The Role of University of Sargodha in Uplifiing Socio Economic Development: A Case Study of Sargodha City

Author(s) : Dr. Sadia Rafi, Dr. Mumtaz Ali, Mohammad Ramiz Mohsin

Abstract:

In the present era, Universities have acquired an importance and magnitude that is unprecedented. These are said to be the agents of change which emphasize augmentation and modification of those facets of society pertinent to culture, socialization and educational ministrations. Therefore, the credibility and attention afforded them is vindicated indeed. The University of Sargodha is one such agent of change that has influenced the Sargodha region in ways that are momentous to say the least. Through this study, an exertion has been made to comprehend the extent of influence and impact that the university has imparted upon the locality designated as Sargodha and its proximate areas. The subjects from whom the requisite data for this study was gathered hail from those dimensions that are readily and profoundly influenced by the University of Sargodha’s presence or aura if you will.