4!% ! 2!# 0 : 0 0 - ! "+" -;# /12 : "#01:!8+% '!!<#"+)! !''"#"0 4!+ !%'!! #)!+#8+! - ..!++ 6" ') # 0 % - !++
= " % !"##$ %&' !(!)"* + %& 2!# 0+0!(#! '"+( ! #)+!# !+* + ,"#- -. ) -/!00"12!# 0)!*#+.! +!"!)-3 +# "45 #"# #- !.($-! $0! 0!+ 6!00"!(!# 0")!70!+ . 0 /!00"12!# 0)!#!+# !8!+! + * !6!00"!(!# 0")! . 0!0 ! . " +# # -4 0--!#$9 80 -!
Thought of the Month Travel Show me a thoroughly Pottery art in Kashmir Satisfied man and, l will Show you a failure. --Thomas Edison
From the desk of Editor:- ammu and Kashmir Update is Ja unique initiative of Ministry of Home Affairs to showcase the positive developments taking place in the State. The ambit of the magazine covers all the three regions of the state with ashmir has lost several of its classical arts and crafts focus on the achievements of Kwhile there are few such artistic traditions which have people. been decaying fast. Pottery is one of such arts which was once very popular. The artists involved with this art were To make it participatory, called Kral. The craft was once spread to hundreds of the magazine invites success villages. The potter used to make numerous utensils one stories/ unique achievements, by one in his workshop known as Kral Chrit. From large along with photographs in the Vessels to miniature cups and candles are made and then field of sports, adventure, sports, baked in potter’s miniature kiln. studies, business, art, culture, Pottery has a long history in this land. The archaeological positive welfare initiatives, social sites of Burzahama in Srinagar and Gufkral in Pulwama also change, religious harmony, revealed several evidences of ancient Kashmiri pottery.The education including pieces of medieval period sites of Avantipura, Devsar and Martand art like drawings, cartoons, exposed fragments of number of earthen vessels, such as poems, short stories (not more jars, Gharas, Handis, Jugs, Bowls etc . The village women than 150 words) or jokes on post used earthen milk pots. Curds were prepared mostly in Box No. 30, New Delhi, GPO, earthen pots. For storage of grains, heavy vessels called New Delhi- 110001. Selected Mutts were used very commonly. Almost every Kashmiri ones will be published in J&K family had a vessel used to warm water. Update. Besides Rice, tea and other foods were cooked in earthen pots and distributed in pots made of clay. Earthen bowls are still preferred at certain places for serving milk and curds in special occasions like marriage parties. Smile However, the tradition of using pottery items collapsed Doctor- Do you exercise daily for good health when varieties of machines made pots of metal reached Patient-l play football and cricket daily corners of valley. These days very few potters are left which Doctor –How long? are still associated with their traditional art Patient–Until the battery in mobile goes down
2 THE MONTH GONE BY Srinagar gets a golf training park
golf training park was inaugurated by Jammu A and Kashmir’s Director General of Police Ashok Prasad in Srinagar with an aim to promote the game and impart training to golfers of all age-groups, especially students. The Lake View Environmental Golf Training Park is situated on the banks of the world famous Dal Lake.
J&K Tong-il-Moo-Do champions three-day-long 5th sub-junior National Tong-il- 14 and Under-17. The event was organised by the A Moo-Do championship, held in Srinagar in which J&K Tong-il-Moo-Do Association and was sponsored 300 students from all over was country took part, by the Green Valley Educational Institution, Soura. concluded here recently. About 300 students from Jammu and Kashmir emerged as overall champions J&K, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, with 55 medals, while Delhi bagged second place Maharashtra and Punjab participated in the tournament. with 45 medals. Uttar Pradesh got third place with 25 Bouts were held in age groups of Under-10, Under- medals, while Haryana stood fourth with 20 medals.
Kashmiri traditions and culture showcased at exhibition
any people of different age groups thronged an heritage of the valley, especially among the youth. The Mexhibition that showcased the region’s traditions exhibition presented a rich collection of the valley's and culture in Srinagar. It was organised by the Jammu rich past in the form of arts, craft, costumes, household and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages with items, manuscripts, books, jewellery, images, musical the aim of creating awareness about the rich culture and instruments and artifacts. Prosthetic aid distribution-cum-awareness camp organized in Doda o provide free prosthetic aid to the physically Panchs and people from different parts of the district Tdisadvantaged of the district, especially those living attended the camp. During the camp, 8 hearing aids, 2 Below Poverty Line (BPL) in far flung and remote areas, wheelchairs, 2 walking sticks, and 2 pairs of crutches the District Disability and Rehabilitation Centre, Doda, were distributed among the handicapped persons. In organized a prosthetic aid distribution -cum-awareness addition, physiotherapy consultation and counselling camp in collaboration with the Social Welfare and was also provided to them by the rehabilitation Health Department. Various officials, besides Sarpanchs, professionals of DDRC, Doda. Performances by folk artists at Shalimar Bagh enthrall tourists isitors to the famous Shalimar Bagh were in for Many people, including tourists, witnessed the show Va pleasant surprise when they were treated to that included presentations of Chhakri, Bhand Pather Kashmiri folk music and theatre performances by local and Dhambali. The academy had held a series of folk artists. It was part of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture cultural programmes at various tourist destinations last & Languages’ effort to promote folk music and theatre. year that were appreciated by locals and tourists alike.
3 Cage culture of fish promoted in Kathua to boost incomes, generate employment
he state government attaches tremendous Timportance to the potential of fisheries in the state, especially in the backdrop of employment opportunities offered by it, and is trying to strengthen this sector. The cage culture of fish was introduced in the state in 2013 to increase fish production to meet rising demand, and to generate employment for landless farmers and fishermen.
look after “our families,” said Roshan Lal, a fish breeder from Kathua.
Cage culture of fish is a method of raising fish in containers enclosed on all sides and bottomed by materials that hold the fish inside while permitting water exchange and waste removal into the surrounding water. Cages are constructed in a variety of shapes using materials such as bamboo or wooden slats and wire, nylon and other synthetic meshes. Support structures can hold cages on the water surface or suspended above the bottom of a body of water.
The fishermen are happy with the introduction of the The use of cages to rear fish in inland waters is gaining cage culture of fish, which has helped them boost popularity, as it involves relatively low initial costs, their incomes. They can now earn Rupees 200,000 simple technology and management methods. It utilises to 250,000 per annum, after incurring a small existing water resources, including lakes, reservoirs, expenditure. ponds, streams and rivers. “We started cage fish farming in the area last year. This is being done keeping in mind those people who are interested in fishing, but do not own land or a water source. They can use any water body or reservoir to set up a cage, and grow fish. It is very beneficial, as there is no requirement of land, and it will help in ending unemployment in the state,” said the Director of the Fisheries Development Department, Rajesh Dogra. “It is a very beneficial for us. Earlier, we used to catch some fish in the Ravi, Chenab and other small rivers. After we adopted this method, we are doing well. It helps us earn more money, which enables us to better
4 Srinagar’s tulip garden attracts tourists
he Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in The floriculture department expects to generate Rs.73 TSrinagar, the largest tulip garden in Asia, attracts lakh this season through the sale of entry tickets to the thousands of tourists every year. The garden opened Tulip Garden. recently for both tourists and local residents. Its opening was pushed back by inclement weather, which delayed The garden has given a huge boost to Kashmir’s tourism the blooming of tulips. industry, as a large number of people visit to witness The opening of the garden marks the beginning of a the blooming of the tulips. new tourism season in the Kashmir Valley. Enthralled by the beauty of the valley, a tourist, Nikita, “Last year, we had around 150,000 visitors. This year, said: “People spend a lot of money to go to Holland to we are expecting more visitors, and, the quality of tulips see the tulip gardens, but we did so here. Please come is better this year as compared to last year,” said Sunil and visit this beautiful place, which is often called a Mishri, the director of the Department of Floriculture. paradise on earth.” This year, the floriculture department has added 25 The Tulip Garden, named after former Prime Minister new varieties of tulips imported from Holland that will Indira Gandhi, was opened in 2008 by the then Chief bloom among the 10 lakh flowers in the garden, which Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. It is located at Siraj Bagh is spread over 300 kanals of land. The average life span Cheshmashahi in the vicinity of the world famous Dal of a tulip is three to four weeks, but heavy rains or too Lake and at the base of the Zabarwan Hills. much of heat, can destroy them much earlier.
SPS MUSEUM IN SRINAGAR
he history of SPS Museum goes back to stuffed birds and animals, manuscripts, art items, T19th century when Maharaja Pratap Singh stone sculptures. temporarily selected his summer resort building on Some of the collections goes back to 2nd century the left bank of river Jehlum for the museum . The AD to 15th century AD, depicting different cultural building still stands there and houses the museum. developments of the state. Initially, small collections of objects were received by the Museum through donations and by transfer from state Toshkhana and was opened in the year 1898. SPS Museum, also called ‘Ajaib Ghar’, is located at Lal Mandi. It has a rich collection of ancient, coins, paintings, old arms and armoury,
5 Srinagar hospital gets ventilator for critically injured
care unit. This new ventilator is going to help us in a big way,” said Dr. Muhammad Altaf, senior doctor at the hospital. Patients and residents of the area said it will benefit many people who have difficulties in breathing after operations or severe accidents. “I have heard that they have got a hi-tech ventilator. Patients will benefit a lot of from that. Earlier, there were many problems,” said a local resident, Javaid Ahmad. The ventilator is designed mechanically to move breathable air in and out of lungs. This provides the mechanism of breathing for a critically injured patient. he Bone and Joint Hospital in Srinagar, which Treceives over 200 patients every day, has got It will help the hospital take better care of critical a ventilator with the help of a non-governmental patients and save many lives organization, Mother Helpage World Wide. The Bone and Joints Hospital is an Associated The hospital is the lone trauma hospital of the valley, Hospital of the Government Medical College. and patients have welcomed the procurement of the It provides specialist care for all bone and joint ventilator for the critically injured. disorders and procedures, accident and emergency care for patients involved in accidents and other “Many trauma patients come here and high risk types of trauma. It also provides medical education to patients are taken for surgeries. Some patients need undergraduate students of the Government Medical the support of a ventilator, and for that, we have a College, Srinagar, as well as post graduate students separate unit, a high dependency unit and an intensive admitted every year
Udaan-Update Udaan Partners Ligare, HSD, Prospecta, Rooman Technology, Gumbi, Apollo Skills, GGI, Accenture, IL&FS, Pinkerton, Shrishti, IOB and Srei-e-Sahaj are visiting Jammu & Kashmir in June, 2014 for selecting students under Udaan Scheme. For more details please visit www.nsdcudaan.com
6 Sports Promotion
he Jammu and Kashmir Government Tis committed to promoting sports and sporting activities among the youth of the state.
Several initiatives have been taken to strengthen sports infrastructure in the region, so that talented youth have all the facilities required to hone their skills to compete with the best at the national and international level
Many major sports events and competitive tournaments have also been organized to provide them with greater exposure.
In an effort to encourage young soccer players, the J&K Football Association (JKFA) “We totally enjoyed playing Futsal. It’s a very interesting recently held the Indoor Futsal Championship 2014 at game to play. We don’t need to worry about the the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Stadium, Srinagar. weather or wet fields, and it helps us stay fit.” said Ali, a football player. The term Futsal is derived from the Spanish or Portuguese word for “Soccer”, Futbol or Futebol and Tyndale Biscoe School clinched the under-17 category the word for “indoor”, sala or salao. The five-a-side title beating Burn Hall School in the final of the soccer game is widely played across the world and is competition. officially recognised by both the UEFA and FIFA. In the senior category, Algazali Football Club lifted the “Futsal is a very interesting sport, which is played trophy, defeating Algazali Encantidos Football Club in by five players and it helps in building stamina and the final. endurance. This year due to extended winter, players Fustal is played on basketball-sized courts, both indoors could not get much practice. Therefore, the association and out doors without the use of sidewalls. organized Futsal for them, so that they could maintain their fitness levels. Futsal is the best way for soccer The game was developed in Brazil and Uruguay in the players to keep fit,” said FayazA hmad, Futsal organizer 1930s and 1940s. It gained rapid popularity throughout and district president of JKFA. South America, particularly in Brazil. Pele, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto and other Brazilian The initiative was welcomed by budding soccer players superstars developed their skills playing Futsal. of the valley.
7 Y O U T H C O R N E R Kashmiri girl makes a splash in digital world
omen entrepreneurs are increasingly making Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Wtheir presence felt in Jammu and Kashmir. Institute (JKEDI), and availed the Youth Start-up Loan Twenty-two-year-old Saifaa Shabir is one of them. She Scheme (YSLS) from JKEDI with a loan of Rs. 1 lakh to is trying to revolutionise the world of graphic designing start her venture. and web technology through her ‘Sysarche-e’- a Her aim is to break away from routine web designs and systematic architecture and re-branding portal. “We offer novel and creative services in graphic designing. have created new ways to modify the presentation This will include logos, brochures, brand, corporate of existing businesses and start ups. Our web portal identity, packaging design, identity guidelines as well attracts customers to businesses, which are up on our as communication designs, with animation and 3D website. Customers are usually attracted by the vibrant graphics. colours and designs. The more attractive the input, the better output you are likely to get. So, this is basically Shabir Ahmad, a friend and co-worker, says Saifaa the idea,” she said. can inspire women in Kashmir and encourage them to follow their passion. At present, Saifaa is pursuing her Bachelors in Information and Technology from Sri Pratap College “She is the first woman to enter this field in the region, in Srinagar. Post college, she plans to focus entirely and people in Kashmir raise all kinds of questions. on designing work for business houses in Kashmir, When she started, she faced many difficulties, and as and take up further studies through distance learning she progresses, people will be proud of her. She will courses. inspire girls who want to enter this field, but are not The state government has been sparing no effort to being able to do so due to some problems, as they promote women entrepreneurs and make women self- think that it is a male-dominated field,” said Ahmad. reliant Saifaa credits her family, particularly her mother, for Saifaa is a beneficiary of these efforts. She received support and encouragement, which has brought her training in business and management skills from the success.
DO YOU KNOW 1. Dada Sahib Phalke laid the foundation of Hindi Feature Film in India in the year 1913. 2.The scientific study of handwritting is called graphology 3. The name of the baby girl with whose birth India Officially hit one billion populations in the year 2000 is ‘Astha’.
RNI Regn. No. DELMUL/2010/35730 Printed by: Chandu Press, D-97 Shakarpur New Delhi-92 Editor : Sulekha Request for free copy of Jammu & Kashmir Update newsletter indicating the language preferred (English/Urdu/Hindi) or suggestions/feedback, if any, may be emailed to : [email protected] Jammu & Kashmir Update is also available on the web at jammuandkashmirupdate.com and mha.nic.in Published by : Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
8