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Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust Jammu & Kashmir
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Introduction
The state of Jammu & Kashmir is endowed with not only rich natural beauty but also with an admirable degree of socio cultural diversity. The whole of the state is prominently mountainous but due to ongoing modernization even remote pockets are opening up to the influence of change and transformation.
Still there is a long way to go. Poverty, backwardness, illiteracy and ignorance still continue to be the issues to contend with. This is more so about ethnic communities which are by and large closed societies and need considerable inputs to rescue them from their woes.
Tribal population constitutes nearly 15-20% of the population of this state. All the three regions of the state namely Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have a sprinkling of tribal population, though it is predominantly in Ladakh and Jammu regions that their concentration is to be found. Among the prominent tribes living in the state are Gurjars (Jammu as well as Kashmir), Bakerwals, Gaddies( Jammu) and Darads and Bhhutias(Ladakh).
Gurjars numbering about 1.5 million constitute a major chunk of tribal population of Jammu and Kashmir. Still pursuing their ages old profession of buffalo-rearing, they are living a nomadic or semi-nomadic existence perched along some of the remote pastures scattered along the higher reaches of the himalyas.
Their socio-economic existence has been far short of satisfactory because of the fact that they have been remained cut-off from other well-developed societies and subsequently they have suffered on some common indicators like education, healthcare, connectivity and empowerment which are considered key enablers in today’s fast developing society.
For Gurjars as well as other tribal societies, therefore, the prime area of concern had to be a proper focus on education on all these social engines of development. These objectives can be achieved on a collective basis by an inclusive approach
Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust, conceptualized and set up in 1992, has now come a long way. Our prime focus, to start with, has logically been to spread education among the Gujjars so as to make them aware of their rights and privileges. Similarly, education also serves as the most effective weapon against backwardness and ignorance. Our modest efforts at spreading education among the members of tribal communities are right now reflected by the ever swelling number of students from all weaker sections of the society which our 10+2 K.B. Public School, Jammu is attracting at the moment. In the times ahead, we are planning to take a far higher plunge by pressing the ministries of Tribal Affairs and HRD, GOI to help us set up a tribal university for which we already have a prototype in Tribal University, Amarkantak (M.P)
Above and beyond education, we have issues like conservation of tribal art, literature, culture, language, art, music, dance, drama and a wide variety of artifacts. For this we have already raised a multi-purpose cultural-cum-heritage Centre in the GDCT complex at By Pass Road Jammu. This centre is planned to grow into a multi-utility centre for showcasing our rich cultural heritage. As people come and tell us, this must be the biggest centre of cultural exchange in the whole of the sub-continent.
What is central to us is to restore the glory and grandeur that once belonged to the Gurjar community by apprising them of their past and by breaking all the prevailing barriers that threaten to stop their forward movement. We will do so by spreading education and by making them aware of their untapped and unexplored potential.
List of publications by Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust Jammu & Kashmir
S. No. Title of Books Author's Name Language Price Remarks
1 GUJURI
(The Language of Gujjars) G. A. Grierson English 600/- Sum total of research and findings of renowned linguist of international standing Sir G. A. Grierson.
2 A SHORT HISTORY OF GUJJARS Rana Ali Hasan Chauhan English 425/- Present and past life history of Gurjars by Rana Ali Hasan Chauhan.
3 GUJJARS OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Prof. K. Warikoo
Dr. Sujit Som English 450/- Deals with Gujjar History, Culture, Languages and other topics concerning Gujjars.
4 SHAHAN-E-GUJJAR Abu-Al-Barakat Molvi Mohd. Malik Khan Urdu 400/- Gujjar History and other important matters connected with Gujjars.
5 LAHO LAKEER Mirza Mohammad Yasin Beigh Urdu 200/- A collection of verses of Mirza Mohammad Yasin Beigh, a reputed Urdu poet of Jammu and Kashmir State.
6 SOCH SMANDAR Dr. Rafiq Anjum Urdu 350/- An anthology of modern Gojri poetry edited by promising Gojri poet, short story writer and researcher Dr. Rafiq Anjum.
7 GUJJAR SHINAKHT KA SAFAR Javed Rahi Urdu 700/- This voluminous book focusing saga of Gujjar entity from ancient times concerning their social, cultural, historical aspects.
8 TAREEKH-e-GURJAR Rana Ali Hasan Chauhan Hindi 600/- Hindi version of "A Short History of Gujjars".
9 GHAZAL SILONY Dr. Rafiq Anjum Gojri 200/- A collection of Gazals of well-known Gojri poets complied by Dr. Rafiq Anjum.
10 GOJRI LOK GEET
(A collection of folk songs of Gujjars) Javed Rahi Gojri 700/- Folklore is the store house of collective endeavour of tribes and people. What history fails to bring forth is preserved and communicated through folklore. Folklore is the repository of past-deeds and the store house of the cultural, social and human values.
11 LOK WIRSU Javed Rahi Gojri 700/- A first effort of the Trust to document some important aspects of folklore of Gujjars,- ancient ethnic tribes of Himalayas, - settled in Jammu and Kashmir State and envisaging topics like songs, stories, proverbs, dietary habits, customs, traditions, belief, art, medicines etc.
Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust
48-Gujjar Colony, Bye-Pass,
P/o. Sainik Colony, Jammu (J&K) – 180011
Ph: 2462049, Fax: 2463793,
E-mail: gurjartrust@rediffmail.com
GDCT awarded in January 2004 for its excellent performance.
gurjardesh.org/photogallery/index.htm
Introduction
The state of Jammu & Kashmir is endowed with not only rich natural beauty but also with an admirable degree of socio cultural diversity. The whole of the state is prominently mountainous but due to ongoing modernization even remote pockets are opening up to the influence of change and transformation.
Still there is a long way to go. Poverty, backwardness, illiteracy and ignorance still continue to be the issues to contend with. This is more so about ethnic communities which are by and large closed societies and need considerable inputs to rescue them from their woes.
Tribal population constitutes nearly 15-20% of the population of this state. All the three regions of the state namely Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have a sprinkling of tribal population, though it is predominantly in Ladakh and Jammu regions that their concentration is to be found. Among the prominent tribes living in the state are Gurjars (Jammu as well as Kashmir), Bakerwals, Gaddies( Jammu) and Darads and Bhhutias(Ladakh).
Gurjars numbering about 1.5 million constitute a major chunk of tribal population of Jammu and Kashmir. Still pursuing their ages old profession of buffalo-rearing, they are living a nomadic or semi-nomadic existence perched along some of the remote pastures scattered along the higher reaches of the himalyas.
Their socio-economic existence has been far short of satisfactory because of the fact that they have been remained cut-off from other well-developed societies and subsequently they have suffered on some common indicators like education, healthcare, connectivity and empowerment which are considered key enablers in today’s fast developing society.
For Gurjars as well as other tribal societies, therefore, the prime area of concern had to be a proper focus on education on all these social engines of development. These objectives can be achieved on a collective basis by an inclusive approach
Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust, conceptualized and set up in 1992, has now come a long way. Our prime focus, to start with, has logically been to spread education among the Gujjars so as to make them aware of their rights and privileges. Similarly, education also serves as the most effective weapon against backwardness and ignorance. Our modest efforts at spreading education among the members of tribal communities are right now reflected by the ever swelling number of students from all weaker sections of the society which our 10+2 K.B. Public School, Jammu is attracting at the moment. In the times ahead, we are planning to take a far higher plunge by pressing the ministries of Tribal Affairs and HRD, GOI to help us set up a tribal university for which we already have a prototype in Tribal University, Amarkantak (M.P)
Above and beyond education, we have issues like conservation of tribal art, literature, culture, language, art, music, dance, drama and a wide variety of artifacts. For this we have already raised a multi-purpose cultural-cum-heritage Centre in the GDCT complex at By Pass Road Jammu. This centre is planned to grow into a multi-utility centre for showcasing our rich cultural heritage. As people come and tell us, this must be the biggest centre of cultural exchange in the whole of the sub-continent.
What is central to us is to restore the glory and grandeur that once belonged to the Gurjar community by apprising them of their past and by breaking all the prevailing barriers that threaten to stop their forward movement. We will do so by spreading education and by making them aware of their untapped and unexplored potential.
List of publications by Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust Jammu & Kashmir
S. No. Title of Books Author's Name Language Price Remarks
1 GUJURI
(The Language of Gujjars) G. A. Grierson English 600/- Sum total of research and findings of renowned linguist of international standing Sir G. A. Grierson.
2 A SHORT HISTORY OF GUJJARS Rana Ali Hasan Chauhan English 425/- Present and past life history of Gurjars by Rana Ali Hasan Chauhan.
3 GUJJARS OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Prof. K. Warikoo
Dr. Sujit Som English 450/- Deals with Gujjar History, Culture, Languages and other topics concerning Gujjars.
4 SHAHAN-E-GUJJAR Abu-Al-Barakat Molvi Mohd. Malik Khan Urdu 400/- Gujjar History and other important matters connected with Gujjars.
5 LAHO LAKEER Mirza Mohammad Yasin Beigh Urdu 200/- A collection of verses of Mirza Mohammad Yasin Beigh, a reputed Urdu poet of Jammu and Kashmir State.
6 SOCH SMANDAR Dr. Rafiq Anjum Urdu 350/- An anthology of modern Gojri poetry edited by promising Gojri poet, short story writer and researcher Dr. Rafiq Anjum.
7 GUJJAR SHINAKHT KA SAFAR Javed Rahi Urdu 700/- This voluminous book focusing saga of Gujjar entity from ancient times concerning their social, cultural, historical aspects.
8 TAREEKH-e-GURJAR Rana Ali Hasan Chauhan Hindi 600/- Hindi version of "A Short History of Gujjars".
9 GHAZAL SILONY Dr. Rafiq Anjum Gojri 200/- A collection of Gazals of well-known Gojri poets complied by Dr. Rafiq Anjum.
10 GOJRI LOK GEET
(A collection of folk songs of Gujjars) Javed Rahi Gojri 700/- Folklore is the store house of collective endeavour of tribes and people. What history fails to bring forth is preserved and communicated through folklore. Folklore is the repository of past-deeds and the store house of the cultural, social and human values.
11 LOK WIRSU Javed Rahi Gojri 700/- A first effort of the Trust to document some important aspects of folklore of Gujjars,- ancient ethnic tribes of Himalayas, - settled in Jammu and Kashmir State and envisaging topics like songs, stories, proverbs, dietary habits, customs, traditions, belief, art, medicines etc.
Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust
48-Gujjar Colony, Bye-Pass,
P/o. Sainik Colony, Jammu (J&K) – 180011
Ph: 2462049, Fax: 2463793,
E-mail: gurjartrust@rediffmail.com
GDCT awarded in January 2004 for its excellent performance.
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