Van Gujjari is a language variety of Gujari and the native language of Van Gujjars of India that mostly reside in the Sivalik Hills in Uttarakhand.[1][2] Van Gujjari is related to Dogri and Punjabi.[1] By 2024, 20 children's books were translated into Van Gujjari for teaching young Van Gujjar children.[3] Conservationist Taukeer Alam has published three books covering the traditional knowledge and literature of the Van Gujjjar community in Van Gujjari.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Pal, Sanchari (2016-09-03). "Nomads of the Himalayas : A Fascinating Glimpse into the Rarely-Seen Forest World of the Van Gujjars". The Better India. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Teaching the Nomads in the Wild, India". UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) and UNESCO. 23 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Fellow Update: Taukeer Alam". Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
Bibliography
edit- Alam, Taukeer (April 2024). Vana Gujjarī Kahāniyāṃ. Maee.
- Alam, Taukeer (April 2024). Vana Gujjarī Hindī Śabdakośa. Maee.
- Alam, Taukeer (April 2024). Vana Gujjarī Baiṃta: Vana Gujjarī Gīta. Maee.
- Alam, Taukeer (April 2024). Bajarāta Te Khvāna: Vana Gujjarī Paheliyām̐ Aura Lokokatiyām̐. Maee.