Jammu Tawi: The women empowerment Committee of Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust on Wednesday organized a one day seminar on the theme “Tribal Gujjar Women's Fight Against Marginalization:An Insight Into Their Socio-Economic Conditions here today. The seminar was presided over by the Chairman of the Trust Shah Mohd. Chowdhary, Advocate. Earlier seminar was inaugurated by Chairman, Madam Farida Javed, Chairperson of Women Empowerment Committee and Shokat Javed founder Trustee.
Chairman of the Trust Shah Mohd Chowdhary while speaking on the given topic said that Gujjar women of J&K form a distinct category and at the same time they also share the depreciation from which Gujjar women suffer. They spent a lot of time not only in managing their homes but also their animals and most of the time their contribution remains unrecognized. The economic position of nomadic and sedentrized Gujjar women are very unique. The need of the hour is to ensure proper education for children of this nomadic community to enhance the decision making power of younger generation by providing suitable platforms.
Madam Farida Javed, Chairperson of Women Empowerment Committee, while speaking on the topic highlighted the aims and objective of holding the seminar. She said that Gujjar women are treading new paths to achieve socio-political and economic empowerment.
While speaking on the occasion, Razia Begum, Principal , Shama Akhtar, corporator,ward 71, Sidhra, Shamim Akhtar , DDC Member Block Dansal, Sureiya Begum DDC Bari Brahamana, Parveen Akhtar Panch, Raika , , Dr Nasreen , Medical Officer, Ifra Kak, Cultural Officer Jammu University, Dr Rifhat and Scholar Nazia Choudhary Assistant Prof in Dogri said Gujjar women should believe in themselves and strive hard for carving a niche in their respective fields. Highlighting the importance of Gujjar women in building a healthy society, they said that there is a lot that is still to be done for empowerment of Gujjar women.
Vice Chairperson Ms. Mussarat Chowdhary in her address said that the need of the hour is to ensure Gujjar Women's full participation in all spheres of society, including participation in the decision-making process and access to power which is fundamental for the achievement of equality. The government should take necessary steps to establish Schools in the inaccessible tribal areas to improve their lot educationally.
