JKPYA Rajouri Submits Memorandum for Inclusion of Pahari and Gojri Languages in Curriculum

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RAJOURI JAN 10:– The Rajouri district body of the JK Pahari Youth Association (JKPYA), under the leadership of District President Sayed Saleem Bukhari,along with Vice President Jahingir Khan Riaz Ahmed Spokes person and Chief Organiser Aftab Ahamed Mughal met the Chief Education Officer (CEO)  Rajouri today. The delegation submitted a memorandum demanding the inclusion of Pahari and Gojri languages in the curriculum of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) and higher education institutions.

During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the cultural and linguistic significance of Pahari and Gojri languages for the region’s communities. They emphasized the need for these languages to be introduced as subjects in schools and colleges to preserve their heritage and promote linguistic diversity.

In response, the CEO Rajouri expressed his support for the proposal, stating that textbooks and syllabus for both languages are already prepared and printed. He assured to delegation that he would escalate the matter to higher authorities for further consideration and implementation.

The JKPYA team lauded the CEO’s positive response and expressed hope that their efforts would yield tangible results soon. They reiterated their commitment to advocating for the linguistic rights of the Pahari and Gojri-speaking communities.

This move aligns with JKPYA’s broader mission to ensure the cultural preservation and educational upliftment of marginalized communities in Jammu and Kashmir.