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Revision as of 18:36, 1 December 2023
Adbi Markaz Kamraz Jammu and Kashmir | |
.jpg) Official patch of the AMK | |
| Abbreviation | AMK |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rashid Nazki[1][a] |
| Type | Nonprofit cultural and literary organization |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Purpose | Activism |
| Headquarters | Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Location | |
| Locations |
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| Origins | Kashmir |
Region served | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Fields | Art, Culture, Literature, Languages |
Official languages | Kashmiri, Urdu, English |
President | Mohmmad Amin Bhat |
Secretary | Shabnum Tailgami |
Treasurer | Abdul Ahad Hajini |
Media Secretary | Aadil Ismail |
| Affiliations | Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages |
| Website | www |
Adbi Markaz Kamraz (AMK), sometimes referred to as Adbee Markaz Kamraz Jammu and Kashmir (AMKJK), is an 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
| # | Name | Designation | Term | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farooq Rafiabadi | President | 2017–present | [15] |
| 2 | Mir Tariq Rasool | Secretary | 2017–present | [16] |
| 3 | Abdul Ahad Hajini | Treasurer | — | [17] |
| 4 | Aadil Ismail | Media 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]
References
Amin Bhat elected president Adbee Markaz Kamraz President
- ^ "Prof Abdul Rashid Nazki passes away". Rising Kashmir. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Who was Shujaat Bukhari? Veteran journalist killed a day before Eid in Kashmir". 14 June 2018.
- ^ Correspondent, dna (18 April 2012). "Finally, a lit fest for Kashmir". DNA India.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Mehbooba becomes first MP to take oath in Kashmiri, wins praise of cultural groups in Valley". Hindustan Times. 6 June 2014.
- ^ "DC Baramulla inaugurates head office building of Adbee Markaz Kamraz | India Education,Education News India,Education News | India Education Diary". 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Dr Hajini Takes Over as Secretary Cultural Academy". 27 June 2015.
- ^ "Hajini is new Secy JKAACL". Rising Kashmir.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Shahnaz Rashid's book of poems released". Tribuneindia News Service.
- ^ "Kashmir to have first international lit fest". Hindustan Times. 17 April 2012.
- ^ "Kashmir to have first ever international literary fest". Zee News. 17 April 2012.
- ^ "AMK Establishes Unit In Delhi". 13 December 2012.
- ^ "AMK to go global, to set up units in London and New York : Bukhari". KNS. 2 September 2015.
- ^ "Adbee Markaz Kamraz discusses growth of Kashmiri language with CM". 5 Dariya News.
- ^ "AMK releases special issue of "Prav"". Greater Kashmir. 7 December 2015.
- ^ "AMK office bearers elected unopposed, Farooq Rafiabadi new prez, Khaliq Shams gen secy". Rising Kashmir.
- ^ "Mir Tariq appointed as Secretary AMKJK". Greater Kashmir. 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Office Bearers – AMK". Archived from the original on 8 January 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Adbee Markaz Kamraz announces annual awards". Greater Kashmir. 18 August 2015.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - KASHMIR TRIBUNE". www.tribuneindia.com.
- ^ "2day Kashmiri conference concludes - Scoop News Jammu Kashmir". www.scoopnews.in.
- ^ He was one of the founders