Adbi Markaz Kamraz Explained

Adbi Markaz Kamraz
Full Name:Adbi Markaz Kamraz Jammu and Kashmir
Abbreviation:AMK
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Founder:Rashid Nazki[1]
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Type:Nonprofit cultural and literary organization
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Status:Foundation
Purpose:Activism
Headquarters:Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
Location City:Srinagar
Location Country:India
Location City2:New York
Location Country2:United States
Addnl Location City:Delhi
Addnl Location Country:India
Origins:Kashmir
Region Served:Jammu and Kashmir
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Fields:Art, Culture, Literature, Languages
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Languages:Kashmiri, Urdu, English
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Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Mohmmad Amin Bhat
Leader Title2:Secretary
Leader Name2:Shabnum Tailgami
Leader Title3:Treasurer
Leader Name3:Abdul Ahad Hajini
Leader Title4:Media Secretary
Leader Name4:Aadil Ismail
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Affiliations:Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages
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Adbi Markaz Kamraz (AMK), sometimes referred to as Adbee Markaz Kamraz Jammu and Kashmir (AMKJK), is the oldest and the largest cultural and literary organisation of the Jammu Jammu and Kashmir union territory focused on promoting and preserving Kashmiri culture, literature, art[2] [3] and Kashmiri language in particular.[4]

Sponsored by the government of Jammu and Kashmir, it is headquartered in Baramullah district of the Kashmir Valley.[5] It consisting a group with centralized control of 22 to 24 registered literary and cultural organizations of the valley,[6] [7] responsible for literary activities such as promote research, organise meetings and publish books that originally belongs to Kashmiri writers.[8] [9]

In 2012, it organised Kashmir Literature Festival, a first-ever writers' festival in the history of Jammu and Kashmir focused on internationalize the Kashmiri language and addressing the issues responsible for its decline in the region. The festival is based on the Jaipur Literature Festival and Karachi Literature Festival to showcase the writers' work on international-level.[10] In 2012, it established one of its branch offices for literary activities in Delhi aimed at to highlight and promote Kashmiri language for Kashmiri speaking people in the National Capital Region (NCR).[11]

Base units

In 2015, the organisation proposed to establish its base units outside India and suggested to establish headquarters in London and New York aimed at promoting and safeguarding Kashmiri language outside the country.[12]

Activities

It has also been engaged with the state government for introducing regional languages in curriculum recognised by the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education.[13]

Journals

It publishes biannual academic journal called Praave (also spelled Prav or Prave) which highlights the work of the organization and the people associated with literary activities.[14]

Composition

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1Farooq RafiabadiPresident 2017–present[15]
2Mir Tariq RasoolSecretary 2017–present[16]
3Treasurer [17]
4Aadil IsmailMedia Secretary 2015–present

Awards established

It has established various literary awards such as Sharaf-e-Kamraz, Shehjar-e-Adab Lolab and Khilat-e-Hanfi Sopori, and while they are presented under the different categories, Sharaf-e-Kamraz according to the organization is one of the highest awards in the region.[18] Awards are decided and presented annually by the AMK jury upon writers and educationists in recognition of their contribution to the Kashmiri language and literature.[19] [20]

Digitalisation of Kashmiri language initiatives

In year 2023 Adbi Markaz Kamraz launched online campaign for availabilty Kashmiri language translation option in translator Google Android Application and Nastaleeq Kashmiri language keyboard. Although another tech giant Microsoft already provided Kashmiri language translation option in its translator application but it is still in initial stage and needs more improvement.

References

Amin Bhat elected president Adbee Markaz Kamraz President

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Prof Abdul Rashid Nazki passes away . Rising Kashmir . 2016-01-07 . 2021-01-07 .
  2. Web site: Who was Shujaat Bukhari? Veteran journalist killed a day before Eid in Kashmir. June 14, 2018.
  3. Web site: Finally, a lit fest for Kashmir. dna. Correspondent. April 18, 2012. DNA India.
  4. Web site: Mehbooba becomes first MP to take oath in Kashmiri, wins praise of cultural groups in Valley. June 6, 2014. Hindustan Times.
  5. Web site: DC Baramulla inaugurates head office building of Adbee Markaz Kamraz | India Education,Education News India,Education News | India Education Diary. 27 December 2020 .
  6. Web site: Dr Hajini Takes Over as Secretary Cultural Academy. June 27, 2015.
  7. Web site: Hajini is new Secy JKAACL. Rising Kashmir. 7 January 2021. 8 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210108155346/http://risingkashmir.com/news/hajini-is-new-secy-jkaacl. dead.
  8. Web site: Shahnaz Rashid's book of poems released. Tribune News. Service. Tribuneindia News Service.
  9. Web site: Kashmir to have first international lit fest. April 17, 2012. Hindustan Times.
  10. Web site: Kashmir to have first ever international literary fest. April 17, 2012. Zee News.
  11. Web site: AMK Establishes Unit In Delhi. December 13, 2012.
  12. Web site: AMK to go global, to set up units in London and New York : Bukhari. September 2, 2015. KNS.
  13. Web site: Adbee Markaz Kamraz discusses growth of Kashmiri language with CM. 5 Dariya News.
  14. Web site: AMK releases special issue of "Prav". December 7, 2015. Greater Kashmir.
  15. Web site: AMK office bearers elected unopposed, Farooq Rafiabadi new prez, Khaliq Shams gen secy. Rising Kashmir. 7 January 2021. 9 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210109072356/http://risingkashmir.com/news/amk-office-bearers-elected-unopposed-farooq-rafiabadi-new-prez-khaliq-shams-gen-secy. dead.
  16. Web site: Mir Tariq appointed as Secretary AMKJK. August 25, 2017. Greater Kashmir.
  17. Web site: Office Bearers – AMK. 7 January 2021. 8 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210108231019/https://amkamraz.org/office-bearers/. dead.
  18. Web site: Adbee Markaz Kamraz announces annual awards. August 18, 2015. Greater Kashmir.
  19. Web site: The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - KASHMIR TRIBUNE. www.tribuneindia.com.
  20. Web site: 2day Kashmiri conference concludes - Scoop News Jammu Kashmir. www.scoopnews.in.