SWABI: Minister for science and information technology Mohammad Atif Khan on Monday said the government will build a science museum in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Addressing a students’ graduation ceremony at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology here, he said the museum would cost Rs500 million.

The minister also inaugurated a catalyst technology incubation centre at the GIKI, which he said was the only residential incubator in the country, providing the students to come up with innovations in different fields.

Mr Atif also opened a new academic block, which has been built at a cost Rs1 billion provided by the provincial government.

He also announced that Chief Minister Mahmood Khan would visit GIKI soon to inaugurate a girls hostel.

Mr Atif said the government would extend financial support to GIKI, and also include its projects in the Annual Development Programme.

He appreciated the GIKI for imparting quality education to students and said development of science and technology was critical for development of other sectors as well.

Earlier, the minister visited the incubation centre and exchanged views with the students about their projects. He said he was impressed by them, especially the manufacturing of drones for use in spraying of crops.

The minister also gave away certificates to outstanding graduates.

Published in Dawn, December 14th, 2021