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A book titled “Fazilka Ek Mahagatha” was unveiled by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Border Security Force (BSF) AK Sharma and retired Superintendent of Tihar Jail, Delhi, Ram Chander Sarwan at the zero line at Sadiqi Joint Check Post here23 March 2014. The book is authored by Lachhman Dost of Fazilka. It talks about the glorious past of the seven-decade old Fazilka town. The book showcases rare photographs of the Partition era highlighting major historical incidents(Tribune). Launching Photo By- Lachhman Dost
Mar 29, 2014
Sarkar Darbar
By Babushahi Bureau
By Harish Monga
Fazilka,
24 March : A book titled “Fazilka Ek Mahagatha” based on Fazilka area was
released today at Indo-Pak Sadiqi border zero line by Ashwani Sharma, DIG,BSF
and Ram Chander Sarvaan , President Human Rights Organization Delhi State and
retired Supdt. Tihar Jail.
The special guests present on this occasion were Sushil Pediwal and Anil Jyani social activists, Paramjit Singh Verarh, President Truck Union, Raj Kumar Pediwal and Ranjam Kamra industrialists, Capt. M.S,Bedi, Jagjt Singh Brar, Director Godwin Public School, Pankaj Dhamija, Commissioner, IPCL India, Dr.Yashpal Jassi.The special guest on this occasion was R.P.Singh Commandant 90Bn BSF.
After releasing the book, Sharma, DIG said, the communities which forget its history are never successful in future.
It is stated in the book that this history will help the young generation and the generation who is to support in future. He said, the incidents and good works, before and after partition of India-Pakistan have been mentioned in the book besides giving details about the wars between the two countries during 1965 and 1971. The book will inculcate the feeling of patriotism among the children.
Sarvan said, there is detailed mention about legacy, heritage and the freedom-fighters is appreciable apart from happenings from time to time in the area.
Lachhman Dost, the writer of book, has made all-out efforts to compile this book – Fazilka Ek Mahagatha – before dedicating to the people of Fazilka and it itself will become history in future. When the seven centuries old information about the history Fazilka was given by Lachhman Dost, the people standing on the Indo-Pak border were stunned.
Dost said, the works undertaken by the patriots, knowledge given by the gurus is only known from the history. Had we not read the history, we could have been ruined by the enemies and only history has taught us to move on the right path.
He further said, the book also include the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji,Shaheed Bhagat Singh to Fazilka, freedom fighters of Fazilka, contribution of different communities in the development of Fazilka, importance of villages of the area apart from British rule and Indo-Pak wars.
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The special guests present on this occasion were Sushil Pediwal and Anil Jyani social activists, Paramjit Singh Verarh, President Truck Union, Raj Kumar Pediwal and Ranjam Kamra industrialists, Capt. M.S,Bedi, Jagjt Singh Brar, Director Godwin Public School, Pankaj Dhamija, Commissioner, IPCL India, Dr.Yashpal Jassi.The special guest on this occasion was R.P.Singh Commandant 90Bn BSF.
After releasing the book, Sharma, DIG said, the communities which forget its history are never successful in future.
It is stated in the book that this history will help the young generation and the generation who is to support in future. He said, the incidents and good works, before and after partition of India-Pakistan have been mentioned in the book besides giving details about the wars between the two countries during 1965 and 1971. The book will inculcate the feeling of patriotism among the children.
Sarvan said, there is detailed mention about legacy, heritage and the freedom-fighters is appreciable apart from happenings from time to time in the area.
Lachhman Dost, the writer of book, has made all-out efforts to compile this book – Fazilka Ek Mahagatha – before dedicating to the people of Fazilka and it itself will become history in future. When the seven centuries old information about the history Fazilka was given by Lachhman Dost, the people standing on the Indo-Pak border were stunned.
Dost said, the works undertaken by the patriots, knowledge given by the gurus is only known from the history. Had we not read the history, we could have been ruined by the enemies and only history has taught us to move on the right path.
He further said, the book also include the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji,Shaheed Bhagat Singh to Fazilka, freedom fighters of Fazilka, contribution of different communities in the development of Fazilka, importance of villages of the area apart from British rule and Indo-Pak wars.
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News Posted on : 2014-03-24
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Mar 14, 2014
Fazilka ek mahagatha....why its worth to get a copy of this great book on our motherland bangla is imp...as a number of unrevealed facts related to our city....are highlighted by great writer Lachhman Dost ji.....this book is not released yet....but I m sharing just a few lines ..u can easily interpret how this book is precious....share it maximum n get a copy soon....those who can distribute more copies to friends n relatives kindly contact at 07206406869. Dr. Vivek Kareer Fazilka
Mar 3, 2014
Oct 21, 2013
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012
Sanjha chulha: flame of shared cooking re- ignited
Gaurav Sagar Bhaskar
FEROZEPUR: "Sanjha chulha ( common oven)", the tradition of communities sharing joys and sorrows over cooking a meal, is back in the state.
Sanjha chulha brings together women from different communities to cook meal together on the common oven. It strengthens community bonds.
Recognising its importance beyond culture, the Graduates Welfare Association of Fazilka ( GWAF) and Guru Gobind Singh Youth Club have made 13 shared earthen ovens across Fazlika's suburban localities of Nai Abadi, Teachers Colony, Basti Chandora, Dhingra Colony, and Zora Singh Mann Nagar.
Sanjha chulha, ingredient of Punjabi tradition for ages; had lost fire of late. The GWAF'S efforts brought it back alive. It started with installing 6 ovens across Fazilka to help poor housewives cook meals twice a day. Seven more will open on Sunday ( April 22), Earth Day.
"In modern times, when the prices of cooking gas has shot up, sanjha chulha will help the poor cut costs," said Lachman Dost of the GWAF.
"Nearly 15 families can cook food on each oven, which is also eco- friendly."
The NGO'S message to the world is that it is concerned over global warming. "Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and other poisonous gases into the atmosphere," said Dost. "Sanjha chulha will reduce the burning of fossil fuels at home for cooking. Natural fuels such as wood and coal don't hurt the atmosphere. We will aid India's progress and see a change in people when they cook together."
Read more: http://navdeepasija.blogspot.com/2012/04/sanjha-chulha-flame-of-shared-cooking.html#ixzz2iMxnkKCj
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Fazilka’s oldest building to be sold for commercial gain
PEOPLE OPPOSE MOVE, WANT PROPERTY RESTORED TO EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY TO WHICH IT WAS DONATED
Surprised that the Fazilka improvement trust wanted to sell the oldest building of the town for commercial purposes, people opposed the decision.
The building of Raghuwar Bhawan was donated to a local education trust originally. Munshi Ram Aggarwal, a prominent citizen in 1901, had got it made and laid a beautiful garden around it for cultural activities. Later, he transferred the 16-acre property to MR Education Trust.
The donation’s objective was to promote education in the border town. “It was shocking when the improvement trust published a notice in a newspaper about its decision to exploit the land for residential or commercial purpose,” said social activist Laxman Dost, former member of the local civic body who has written the history of Fazilka and other books. “The education trust was neither consulted with nor informed.”
“Raghuwar Bhawan is the oldest building of the town. Instead of saving it, the property donated for education is being sold out,” said Dost. Many
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films and songs have been shot at the property. “It can be developed into a tourist centre,” said the historian.
The people of Fazilka have decided to move court to save the land, Navdeep Asija, secretary general of the graduate welfare association of Fazilka (GWAF), has said. “It was okay, if they had converted it into a school or community centre,” he added.
On Sunday, the townsfolk gathered for a meeting against the improvement trust decision. “We will launch a signature campaign against it and submit memorandums to the chief minister, tourism minister, and deputy commissioner,” said Kuldeep Singh, man from New Abadi locality here.
Efforts to contact the deputy commissioner of Fazilka, who is also chairman of the city’s improvement trust, were futile. Expressing concern over the issue, cabinet minister Surjit Kumar Jiyani, who is also legislator of Fazilka, said there had been no complaint, so far, against the proposal sale of the land that Munshi Ram Aggarwal had donated to MR Education Trust. The trustees had surrendered the property to the government, said Jiyani. “However, if locals are opposed to the idea, I will look into the matter and restore the land to the education trust,” he said
Green Ramleela celebrations in Fazilka
Green Ramleela celebrations in Fazilka
Graduate Welfare Association Fazilka (GWAF)
and Balaji Northern Railway Ramleela Samiti Fazilka celebrated Ramleela
function in a novel way on Friday night in Nai Abadi locality here. They
celebrated Ramleela as Green Ramleela as more than 250 saplings of different
varieties were distributed amongst the audience free of cost to spread the
message given in the Ramleela at large during the function.
It was a scene when Hanuman uprooted and
brought the mountain containing Sanjivani herb to save the life of unconscious
Lakshman. As Hanuman reached the stage with the mountain having different
saplings on it, the audience welcomed him with applause. The organisers
distributed more than 250 saplings of Neem, Arjun, Sukhchain, Alestonia,
Gulmohar, Kachnar and others varieties displayed from the mountain.
"The idea is to give practical shape to
all teachings and baseline values given in the Ramayana as our duty towards the
environment during the Sanjivani herbs episode,” said Lakshman Dost the
Director of the Ramleela Samiit. “The modern era needs this kind of ‘sanjivani’
to alert the unconscious civil society towards their moral duties for
environment,” he added.
“Each tree is sanjivani for the society and
this is the most scientific way to protect our environment through faith and
religion,” said Dr Bhupinder Singh, who initiated the campaign to alert
citizens of Fazilka about global warming through the teachings of Guru Granth
Sahib last year like “Pawan Guru pani, pita mata dharat mahatu.”
— Praful Chander Nagpal
The Tribune-Monday, September 28, 2009, Chan digarh , India
Oct 3, 2013
Fazilka Jutti needs incentives
Fazilka Jutti needs
incentives
Gaurav Sagar
Bhaskar , Hindustan Times Ferozepur, September 29, 2013
First Published: 20:57
IST(29/9/2013) | Last Updated: 21:35 IST(29/9/2013)
Lack of government support and dearth of adequate
marketing facilities have become stumbling blocks in the further development of
'Fazilka Jutti', a unique handcrafted trade.
'Fazilka Tilla Jutti', registered as a Geographical Indicator in the name of Fazilka under the Patent Act of India, is one of the favourite footwear among people of the region and the country.
'Fazilka Tilla Jutti', registered as a Geographical Indicator in the name of Fazilka under the Patent Act of India, is one of the favourite footwear among people of the region and the country.
The word 'Jutti' is Urdu in origin, which
came into common use during the Mughal period in India Punjab .
As per reports, more than 1.8 lakh pairs, with a
turnover of `400 lakh, are manufactured and sold by artisans of Fazilka a year,
giving bread and butter to more than 2,000 families involved in Jutti making
business directly or indirectly.
Major works like cutting, stitching and pasting
are done by male members, while women take up the embroidery work, which, in
common parlance, is known as 'tilabharai'. Main raw materials required for it
are hides, skins and bark of the 'kikar' (Acacia arabica) tree. The latter is
used for treating raw hides.
Not only men, women, too, feel proud in wearing
Fazilka Juttis, which come in a variety of colours and designs.
Fazilka Jutti is elegant in style and soft
leather used in it makes it comfortable to wear. It is slip-on footwear, which
rises high to the Achilles' tendon in the back and covers the toe with a round
or M-shaped profoundly embroidered upper shoe, leaving the top of the foot
almost uncovered.
Despite Fazilka Jutti's high demand, none of the successive governments ever bothered to chalk out a special strategy to further develop the trade into a major profit-making business.
About two decades ago, certain assistance for machines was facilitated to artisans in Bathinda cluster while banking facilities are available in all clusters. However, access to credit is negligible and mostly the source of finance is own capital or loan from oneylenders/agents/traders, who often charge high rates of interest.
Despite Fazilka Jutti's high demand, none of the successive governments ever bothered to chalk out a special strategy to further develop the trade into a major profit-making business.
About two decades ago, certain assistance for machines was facilitated to artisans in Bathinda cluster while banking facilities are available in all clusters. However, access to credit is negligible and mostly the source of finance is own capital or loan from oneylenders/agents/traders, who often charge high rates of interest.
With modernisation and machines taking over most
manufacturing activities, the Fazilka Punjabi Jutti is slowly losing its
presence and glory at the international level, forcing several artisans to look
for alternative means of occupation.
Being largely handmade, Punjabi Jutti needs no machines, but it does require recognition and support of government at global level. One such initiative can be to place it in the art and culture section of the union ministry of tourism and in government's promotion schemes and other publicity campaigns.
Another cause for concern is that marketing
channel is limited to local market and majority of artisans have no direct
access to retailers outside the state.
Citizens Speak
There are no facilities and infrastructure for training, skill upgrade and dissemination of information on fashion trends and designs. Government must develop it under small-scale industry by facilitating special incentives.
Ranjam Kamra, youth activist of Fazilka
There are no facilities and infrastructure for training, skill upgrade and dissemination of information on fashion trends and designs. Government must develop it under small-scale industry by facilitating special incentives.
Ranjam Kamra, youth activist of Fazilka
Lack of policy by government to uplift the
socio-economic profile of artisans has worsened the situation. There should be
institutional framework for skill, technology and product upgrade.
Jaswinder Singh Sandhu, supporter of Fazilka Jutti
Jaswinder Singh Sandhu, supporter of Fazilka Jutti
To preserve the old art with a modern touch,
government must introduce short-term training courses for local artisan
families about packaging, use of IT for value addition and trading through
e-commerce, etc.
Harish Monga, social worker
Harish Monga, social worker
The middle man is taking advantage of disparity
in sale price as there is no initiative on part of government to put in place
direct retailing facilities.
Shiv Tirpalkee, resident of Tarpal Kee village
Shiv Tirpalkee, resident of Tarpal Kee village
Special package in the form of tax holidays
should be provided for investors to set up leather industry in the region.
Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, supporter of Fazilka Jutti
Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, supporter of Fazilka Jutti
The SAD-BJP government is always eager to
promote small-scale industry. Soon I will meet representatives of artisans
involved in Jutti trade and will take up their demands with the state
government for the earliest approval.
Surjit Kumar Jiyani, Fazilka MLA and cabinet minister
Surjit Kumar Jiyani, Fazilka MLA and cabinet minister
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