Baluchistan, a province more known for violence than its natural beauty. Baluchistan, more in headlines for gas pipe line blasts than any other thing. But 15 years old 9th standard Waleed gets his province highlighted, positive for a change!
Khuzdar boy Waleed Basher’s GREEN AUTOMATION project is declared the best among hundred others from 20 different countries, at the International Infomatrix Asia Computer Competition, held between April 18 and 21 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. His hard work gets him, not only international fame, but a gold medal as well.
Coming to the prize winning project, Waleed has designed an automation system that illustrates how to control a greenhouse with only a computer and an internet connection. With heat, water level, humidity and other factors controlled through strategically installed sensors, there is virtually no need for human attendants. That’s not all; the energy required for the functioning of the system is provided by movable solar panels that follow the position of the sun for the best possible energy recovery. To make it simpler, Waleed has devised a project with which crop production can be increased. Students like Waleed need to work more on projects like Green Automation, in a country whose economy still relies on agriculture.
When asked, Waleed said “I am feeling very proud, very honored. It was my dream to honor my school, and my country.” Happy and honored He must be, as he beat nations like Russia, India, Bangladesh, Georgia, Bosnia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and Kenya, and judges had to choose between hundreds of projects. They chose Basher’s ‘Green Automation’ project.
Waleed shifted to Quetta from his hometown to earn education. He is a student of Pak-Turk school. Waleed parents and teachers are equally jubilant on his success. His father said “We knew his hard work will pay off”. His Turk teacher and his mentor for the project Haleel Baris says “I am really proud of my student”.
And proud should all the Pakistan be! As the precious stones filled province produces a gem. Baluchistan is not only a province with heaps of natural resources, but a land of fertile minds, who if nurtured and polished, are none less than any talent in any part of the country.
Waleed has proved to be a positive prospect for the country, and he surely is a “p+”
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