A delegation from the University of Delhi, led by Assistant Professor Abhishek of the Department of History, visited Jammu & Kashmir in collaboration with the J&K Peace Foundation to engage with tribal communities in South Kashmir and to discuss potential collaborations in education, humanitarian outreach, and social awareness initiatives targeting marginalised populations.
A delegation from the University of Delhi undertook an academic and social outreach visit to Jammu & Kashmir over the past week, travelling across South Kashmir in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Peace Foundation (JKPF) to engage with tribal communities and explore avenues for sustained development in the region. The team was led by Assistant Professor Abhishek of the Department of History, South Campus, University of Delhi, and comprised a group of students, bringing together academic inquiry and ground-level realities. The delegation was received at the Foundation’s office in Anantnag by Office Coordinator Murataza Bashir and Office Secretary Asma Jain, both of whom accompanied the group throughout the visit.
During the Delhi University delegation’s visit to Jammu & Kashmir, the team travelled through tribal areas in South Kashmir where communities continue to face significant socio-economic challenges. Members of the visiting team interacted closely with residents, gaining firsthand insight into the difficulties shaping the communities’ everyday lives. The cohort subsequently met with senior figures from the Foundation, including M Ramzan Mir, General Secretary of the JKPF, and Bilal Deva, National Executive Member. Discussions were held on potential collaborations spanning educational outreach, humanitarian programmes, and social awareness initiatives for marginalised and tribal populations.
The Delhi University delegation’s visit to Jammu & Kashmir marked “a significant step towards fostering academic-community partnerships and nurturing a spirit of social responsibility among youth”, the Foundation said. This sentiment was echoed by the delegation.
Established in 1992 and inspired by the vision of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the J&K Peace Foundation is a non-governmental, non-political organisation led by Chairperson Mr Fayaz Ahmad Bhat. Operating across education, healthcare, skill development, women’s empowerment, and emergency relief, the JKPF has earned national and international recognition for its commitment to communal harmony, social justice, and peacebuilding across Jammu & Kashmir and beyond.
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Sheetal Mishra