Javaid Rahi

Javaid Rahi is an Indian author, a tribal social reformer, and a researcher.[4][5][6] He worked in the preservation of the Culture and Heritage of indigenous communities of North-western India focusing on tribal Gujjar-Bakerwal culture. He is a writer of Gojri, Punjabi and Urdu languages.[7][8]

Javaid Rahi
Born
Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir
EducationDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) from University of Jammu, Jammu in 2004 ( Jammu and Kashmir) [1]
Occupations
  • Author
  • tribal researcher and social reformer
Notable work300+ books (edited/authored) on tribal research, 22 years in social service in JK tribes[2]
ChildrenAli Javaid (Son)
Awards
Websitewww.youtube.com/@javaidrahi1

As a researcher, he has authored 12 books and edited more than 300 books/ magazines in Gujari/ Gojri Urdu and English highlighting the history, culture, and literature related to communities such as Gujjars, Bakarwals, Gaddis, and Sippis, who are listed in the Constitution of India as Scheduled Tribes.[4] In addition to this, he has written research papers and contributed to literary and cultural treaties of tribal communities of India.[6][7][9][10]

Early life

He was born in a remote village Chandak in district Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir to Babu Noor Mohammad Noor a noted Gujari and Punjabi poet.In 2004, he did Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) from University of Jammu and done an extensive research on the six 'Tribal Languages' of Jammu and Kashmiri including Gujari , Shina, Gaddi, Balti, Purgi and Ladakhi also known as Boti.[11][12]

Tribal Social reformer and media influencer
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha of J&K releasing the books of Dr. Javaid Rahi at Raj Bawan Jammu

For his work in the field of tribal research and social reforms among the tribes of J&K, Rahi has been Awarded by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on the eve of 'National Tribal Pride day' on 15th Nov 2021, in a program organized by Tribal Affairs Department, J&K Govt, at Jammu -the winter capital of UT.[13]

On the eve of Republic Day 2022, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has awarded Javaid Rahi with UT level 'Tribal Award 2022' for his contribution to Tribal Literature, especially to the Gojri language and Gujjar Culture.[14]

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Tribal status was granted to Gujjars, Bakarwals, Gaddis, Sippis, and other communities, in 1991, but they were without full rights -available to Tribes residing in the rest of India. In 2000, Rahi started work for the renaissance of tribal identity, art, literature and besides he made aware tribes about their rights as STs.[15]

During his campaigns spread over 21 years, he, while presiding over tribal conferences, seminars pleaded for the adaptation of a national model to develop the Tribal communities of Jammu and Kashmir educationally, socially, economically and culturally.[16][17][18][19]

In 2019, the Government of India extended all the countrywide laws which empower Scheduled Tribes of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir through an Act passed by the Parliament of India titled "Jammu and Kashmir Re-organisation Act, 2019" on 5 August 2019 which were widely hailed by the tribal groups.[20][21][22]

From 2019 onwards, Rahi has started a UT-wide campaign, organized public gatherings to make aware the Scheduled Tribe communities of Constitutional safeguards, and apprised them about Tribal laws extended to J&K to empower tribes culturally, ethnically, educationally, socially, and politically. Under this campaign, he traveled across Jammu and Kashmir to guide the nomadic population about newly extended laws include about SC/ST Atrocities Act-1989, Forest Rights Act -2006, Delimitation to reserve Constituencies for Tribes-2019, Conservation Act 1980, Amendments in Panchayati Raj Act -which were made applicable to Jammu and Kashmir to pull out the Tribes from marginalization and social exclusions.[23] He also started audio-visual awareness programs for tribes of J&K, during COVID-19, on Social Media platforms including YouTube Channels, Facebook Pages, Radio, and TV programs.[24][25][26]

Career

He also compiled a research project published in book form titled 'Encyclopedia of Himalayan Gujjars', Folk-Songs of Gujjars Bakarwals, Gujjar Shanakhat ka Safar for Gurjardesh Charitable Trust, Jammu, Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation among others.He also compiled Encyclopedia of Himalayan Gujjars, Folk-Songs of Gujjars Bakarwals, Gujjar Shanakhat ka Safar for Gurjardesh Charitable Trust, Jammu, Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation among others.[27] He remained head of Curriculum Committees of the University of Jammu, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education and compiled a series of Textbooks in Gojri for Board and Syllabus in Gojri for master's degree Courses.[28]

From 1994 to 2021, Rahi has served in a number of cultural bodies in the Jammu and Kashmir, including All India Radio Jammu/ Srinagar as news editor/ reader (until 2000), Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages as chief editor-Gojri from 2000 onwards and edited a number of books and compiled the first-ever Gujari dictionary, containing around 70,000 words.[29]

Main works

Books

Rahi has authored a number of reference books in Gujari, Urdu, English, and other languages, published by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust, Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation.[30][31]

Dictionaries
  • Compiled first-ever Gojri Dictionary (Concise) –901 pages -Published by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, in 2015
  • Compiled first-ever Lok-Warsti Dictionary (Folk-Lore Dictionary) –(Volume 2) a Project by Ministry of Culture Govt of India, New Delhi, published in 2002 -2003
  • Compiled first-ever Hindi- Gojri Dictionary Published by Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation J&K in 2002.
  • Compiled and edited Lughat-e-Gojri (Dictionary of Classical Gojri) Published by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in 2014

Encyclopedia
  • Research: Written "Himailyai Gujjar Encyclopedia" (Encyclopedia of Himalayan Gujjars) a Project of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India allotted under Cultural Heritage of Himalaya Scheme, published in 2004.

Research books

Recognition
  • J&K Tribal Awards 2022 : Department of Tribal Affairs Government of Jammu and Kashmir for contribution to Tribal literature (Gojri Language).[32]
  • Jagom Memorial National Award’ for his distinguished services in the field of preservation and documentation of intangible tribal folk cultural heritage of Gujjars -Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir[33]
  • BGSB University felicitates Dr. Javaid Rahi[34]
  • Best Book Award (2000) Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages"[35]
  • Best Play-script Award (1998) in the Gujari language. Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages."[35]
  • National Fellowship (2000) Union Ministry of Tourism and Culture in New Delhi.[4][36]

References
  1. https://independent.academia.edu/DrJavaidRahi -Academeia Education
  2. https://www.thedispatch.in/life-story-javaid-rahi-cultural-activist-writer/ Life Story: Javaid Rahi, cultural activist, writer
  3. "Indian Tribal Sports in Jammu & Kashmir". 30 January 2022.
  4. "Javaid Rahi -a Gujjar Scholar and Social activist". Daily Excelsior. 18 October 2020.
  5. "About the contribution Javaid Rahi". The Economic Times.
  6. "Writer Javaid Rahi felicitated". Tribune India. Jammu. 16 December 2016.
  7. "List of Publications of Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust, Jammu (J&K) -Books of Javaid Rahi". Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu (J&K) - India.
  8. Mir, Hilal (28 July 2018). "Gojri: The language that's spoken but rarely read -Gojri Languages-Javaid Rahi-". Hindustan Times.
  9. "Gujjars campaign for national recognition of Gojri". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 4 March 2018.
  10. Rāhī, Jāvīd (2011). The Gujjar Tribe Of Jammu & Kashmir. ISBN 978-8183391030.
  11. https://theindiantribal.com/2022/01/30/the-gujjar-academic/ DR. JAVAID RAHI wears innumerable hats
  12. "Life Story: Javaid Rahi, cultural activist, writer". The Dispatch. 14 July 2021.
  13. "J&K transforming on an unprecedented scale, speed=- Javaid Rahi gets Awards: LG". Greater Kashmir. GK News Network. 16 November 2021.
  14. "First ever J&K UT level Tribal Awards announced on Republic Day eve- Javaid Rahi figure in the awardee". Greater Kashmir. GK News Network. 26 January 2022.
  15. "Javaid Rahi demands rights for J-K Gujjars like other tribal communities in the country". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 21 October 2018.
  16. "Javaid Rahi demands national model to rehabilitate J&K Gujjars and othertribes". DNA India. Press Trust of India. 16 January 2011.
  17. "Gujjars demand extension of Forest Rights Act to J&K". The Economic Times. Jammu. Press Trust of India. 8 February 2015.
  18. "Implement SC/ST Act in state too: Gujjars". Tribune India News Service.
  19. "Extend SC/ST Act to J&K, demand Gujjars - Javaid Rahi". Greater Kashmir.
  20. "Forest Rights: A big relief for Gujjars, Bakerwals". Daily Excelsior. 8 November 2019.
  21. "New laws will empower Gaddis, Gujjar-Bakerwal of J&K: Rahi". Daily Excelsior. 22 November 2020.
  22. "New laws will empower Gujjar, Bakerwal, Gaddis of J&K : Javaid Rahi - Scoop News Jammu Kashmir". www.scoopnews.in.
  23. https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/new-laws-will-end-marginalization-of-tribes-javaid-rahi/ New laws will end marginalization of tribes- Javaid-Rahi
  24. "Forest Right Act will boost cultural practices: Rahi". Daily Excelsior. 28 February 2021.
  25. "Forest Rights Act will boost tribal economy of J&K: Javaid Rahi". Daily Excelsior. 3 January 2021.
  26. "Treating JK Tribal at par with STs of India reverse historical injustice: Javaid Rahi". www.kipnews.in.
  27. "conversation with Dr. Javaid Rahi-about his life and work". INDIA HEADLINE IN. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  28. "BOSE organises 6 day workshop in Gojri to develop text books for schools-Javaid Rahi". Daily Excelsior. 30 October 2017.
  29. "conversation with Dr. Javaid Rahi". INDIA HEADLINE IN. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  30. "Why I Gojri Books of Javaid Rahi published by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages". viaf.org.
  31. "Why I Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust Jammu -Gojri Books by Dr Javaid Rahi". viaf.org.
  32. "Govt announces J&K tribal awards - Javaid Rahi Awarded". 25 January 2022.
  33. https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/javaid-rahi-awarded-for-documenting-gujjar-culture-of-jk/ Javaid Rahi Awarded for documenting Gujjar Culture
  34. "BGSB University felicitates Dr. Javaid Rahi - Scoop News Jammu Kashmir".
  35. "Year 2000-01, Book LOK VIRSO, Award Winner Javid Rahi Under Best Book" (PDF). JKAACL, Govt of Jammu & Kashmir.
  36. "Author Directory about Javaid Rahi". Down To Earth Magazine, New Delhi.
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