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Kashmiri needs status of classical language

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ms. Ambika Soni assured a delegation of Adbee Markaz Kamraz that institutions under her ministry will take all steps to ensure due representation to Kashmiri language in their programmes.

This, she told a delegation of AMK comprising its president Aziz Hajini, general secretary Syed Shujaat Bukhari and prominent writer Prof Bashar Bashir. Ms Soni said that in DD Kashir the Kashmiri language will get its due share. However, she stressed upon reflection of composite culture of the state through the channel and other medium.

She assured that the quality of programmes will be improved and directed the authorities of both Doordarshan and Radio Kashmir to ensure participation of genuine people in all the programmes. She also directed them to keep on updating their list of guests with preference to youth of the state. The Minister was also apprised about no share in programmes in Doordarshan and Radio Jammu even as 45 percent of population in Jammu region speaks Kashmiri. She said that she would look into and agreed with the view that Kashmiri programmes should be aired from this station keeping in view the population there. AMK delegation pointed out that there was no platform for Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu region in absence of this policy. The Minister took note of the issue that unregistered organizations were given undue coverage thus promoting mediocrity. She assured the delegation that the concerned authorities will be asked to look into the matter.

Regarding the revival of? Pragash journal by Press Information Bureau Srinagar, the minister asked the concerned authorities to take immediate steps for making it possible to restart it on modern technological levels. Ms Soni said that if Kashmiri was a 1500 year old language then people should strive for getting the status of a classical language and she would support that cause.

Chib declares T-20 Cricket tournament

To popularize newly introduced sports events and to cater the sports requirements of rural areas in particular, the department of Youth Services and Sports organized T-20 Tournament, in which 30 teams mostly representing the rural areas drawn from 10 districts? Of Kashmir province are participating.

Addressing the function, Mr. Chib said that these competitions are aimed at spotting the talent available in rural areas and the department within its financial resources is managing the financial implication of the tournament, besides shall take advantage of funds available under “Panchayat Yova Krida Aur Khel Abiyan”. He said these activities apart from providing a sense of competition in rural youth shall aim at promoting state interaction and emotional integration. The introduction of such events is also a step forward to bring under the blank cover a wide spectrum of new activities, so that the department is tuned to the frequency of activities being promoted by different agencies at National and International level.

The number of camps “on the other side” can “safely” be placed between 30 and 50, he said, adding that there had been a significant increase in such camps from 32 in 2005 to 53 in 2008.

“Is Self Rule Way Forward to the Resolution of JK Problem”?

Going ahead with its campaign of making its self rule document public, Peoples Democratic Party held one day work shop on the self rule formula at party headquarters. Representatives of civil society including intellectuals, academicians, professionals, prominent citizens and the youth participated and discussed the pros and cons of self rule in the context of the final resolution of Kashmir issue.

Addressing the workshop Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said Self rule formula was grounded in the contemporary realities of the sub continent but takes into account the historical context of the problem without getting bogged down by the decade’s old baggage of hatred, wars, violence, political deceit and un-kept promises. “We will have to cut through the frozen mindsets to lead our state out of the miseries without compromising our dignity, self respect or economic interests” he said.

Mufti said Self Rule could to a large extent neutralize the negative fall out of partition that had cost the state heavy in terms of emotional, political, social and economic problems. He said while it would effectively remove the sense of siege that had gripped the state post 1947 it would also lead to a virtual reunion of the two sides separated by LOC.

While showing concern on the internal condition of Pakistan, Sayeed said that the condition in India, Pakistan and in sub-continent at large can be stable only by resolving the Kashmir issue. He hoped the situation between the two neighbouring countries improves for larger good of people of Jammu and Kashmir. “For us friendship between India and Pakistan is mandatory. I request government of India to carry forward the reconciliation process started by former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to its logical conclusion,” Sayeed said, adding that peace process started by Vajpayee is irreversible.

Expressing his anxiety over the current downslide in Indo Pak relations Mufti said the two countries will have to accede to the aspirations of the people of the state if we are able to put up a united and well considered plan for resolution, an attempt being made by the PDP through its mass contact program over the Self Rule. Mufti said Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was expected to take measures that are aimed not just to secure the gains of the peace process so far but widen its scope to make a real difference to the lives of people.

He said without in any way impinging on the sovereignty of either India or Pakistan the self rule would result in reuniting the two parts of the state. On the other hand, he said the vision provided for equitable distribution of resources and restoration of state’s natural resources to its people. He said different regions and sub regions which have constantly felt deprived in matters of development and representation in government would find all their concerns addressed in the self rule document.

Sachin: We stand behind Gujjars of J&K

The Gujjars from all over the India are on the back and support of J&K Gujjars? in their ongoing struggle for inclusion of Gojri language in the eighth scheduled of Indian constitution, said Sachin Pilot Union Minister of State for Communication and Technology ?while interacting with Dr. Javaid Rahi National Secretary of Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation, a J&K based organization working for Gujjars in India, at Electronic Nikatan, here.

Sachin Pilot said we are with the cause of J&K Gujjars. They are the roll model for the whole community residing in rest of country in respect of preservation of real tribal ethos including their language Gojri and distinct Culture. He said that centre will provide all type of support J&K government in preservation and propagation of cultural properties of Gujjars.

Comprehensive langar policy for yatra-2010

Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board is on the process of formulating a new comprehensive Langar Policy for Yatra-2010, keeping in view the feedback received and experience gained during past years.

The Chief Executive Officer, SASB, Mr R K Goyal, said that the concerns and suggestions of the organizations setting up Langars during the Yatra period would be duly taken into account before finalizing the new Policy. For this purpose, the Board is organizing an Interactive Workshop in which the concerned charitable organizations which operate Langars will participate, on 27th October 2009, at Srinagar.“The new policy is likely to be announced by the close of this year and authorization letters would be issued by 20th January 2010”, Mr Goyal stated.

While recognizing the role of the Langars in the conduct of the annual pilgrimage in the Himalayan region, the CEO observed that establishment of these will be allowed at various identified locations strictly as per the envisaged requirements. The Board, he said, shall rationalize the number of Langars at the Base Camps of Baltal and Nunwan, at the Holy Cave and at each of the other designated locations enroute the Cave Shrine.

The new Policy aimed at further improving and streamlining the Langar facilities, will, inter-alia, take care of the interests of pilgrims and other stake-holders and service providers. A uniform location-specific approach would be adopted to move towards a transparent policy regime in respect of all the Langars, Mr Goyal maintained.

In a communication addressed to the organizations setting up Langars during the Yatra, the CEO has advised them not to enroll Members or receive and collect any donations for establishing Langar facility during the next year’s Yatra till they have received the Board’s permission to establish one or more Langars.

KU Reaches Gurez

With an idea to reach the un reached , Adult Continuing Education and Extension department(CACEE), University of Kashmir organized a two day conference on ‘Extension and Community Development’ on 8th and 9th of this month at Gurez, Kashmir. Vice chancellor Kashmir University Prof Riyaz Punjabi inaugurated community development centre at Gurez in presence of dignitaries of the area and members of the civil society. Gurez plays home to a rich cultural and natural heritage including picturesque mountains, lush green meadows, high altitude lakes and mountain springs.

Saying that the area is a victim of history, VC KU said that in good old days when traders and merchandise would pass through this area on the silk route, it was the first stop of the caravans which had brought lot of prosperity to the area. “With the closure of the root the area has been suffering neglect” added VC. VC said that it is the responsibility of Kashmir University to build the capacity of the youth here and empower them.

In her welcome address Prof. Neelofer Khan Director CACEE explained in detail the vision and mission of her centre and expressed urgency to initiate various programmes in Gurez already run by CACEE at KU .She said that there is need to raise the literacy rate in this area and an understanding awareness about the burning issues like healthcare , family welfare , sanitation , HIV/AIDS and child laborneeds to be aerated.

In an interactive session with VC on 9th October evening attended by some 300 members of the civil society including dignitaries VC announced setting up of a model school in the area ,and launching of some professional vocational courses for educated youth and said that KU University will take up research on Sheena , the languageinthe area.

The other distinguished persona present during two days conference included noted writer Mrs. Taranum Riyaz , Pof B . L. Zutshi consultant KU, MLA Gurez Mr. Nazir Ahmed Gurezi , DC Bandipora, Dr. Sharief Ud Din Sood, Principal Govt. Degree College Dawar, Principals of other educational institutions , Chairman Citizens Welfare Society Mr Ismail Aashna top KU officials, members of private B.ed colleges and army officals of the area.

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