Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 3: Impressing upon the tribal Gujjars and Bakerwal community to work jointly to preserve their heritage and the ‘words treasure’ of Gojri language by documenting its folk and modern literature -the experts- at the two day State level Gojri literary and cultural meet called upon Government agencies for speedy development of Gojri language of the State.
They were speaking on the concluding day of meet organized by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages held here at KL Saigal Hall of the Academy. A large number of writers, poets, intellectuals, critics and artists from all over the State participated.
Dr Javaid Rahi , Chief Editor of the Academy said that the outcome of this 2-day literary and cultural meet was quite encouraging. He said suggestions received from Gojri writers regarding promotion of Gojri language will be implemented in letter and spirit. He said that those suggestions which pertains to other departments will be forwarded to relevant quarters immediately after conclusion of pogramme for implementations. He assured that Academy will provide all help to Gojri writers for publication of their books in shape of subsidy and other assistance.
Munshi Khan Choudhary veteran writer of Gojri in his presidential address impressed upon the Gojri writers, poets and intellectuals to play a strong role in reformation of tribal society of Gujjars adding that this is a high time to promote their writing through latest means across globe.
The paper reading session was presided by prominent Gojri writer Ch Amin Qamma. Ch Ghulam Rasool Asghar, Dr Jahanger Asghar and Hassan Parwaz read out the paper and high lighted the achievements of Gojri language.
The paper session was followed by short story reading session which was presided over by versatile writer Ch Hameed Kassana.
A State level Gojri Mushaira was held on the occasion. Babu Noor Mohammad Noor, Lal Hussain Gohar, Khadam Kohli, Tariq Faheem, Yaseen Naz, Noor Mohd Majorh, M Hussain Naseem, Sarwar Chohuan, Khakan Sajjad, Jan Mohammad Hakeem and others read out their poems. A musical programme was the main attraction of the event.
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