PM releases commemorative coins on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Ist Issue of December 2015 Vol.13 Issue:23 India Climate Action Pg-2 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar s 60th Maha Pari Nirvan Diwas Commemoration at India House on 6th December 2015 Pg-4 Guru Nanak Jayanti Pg-6 Skiing in Auli Pg-8 External Affairs Minister at the Fifth Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia Istanbul Process External Affair Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj led the Indian delegation to the Fifth Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia Istanbul Process on promoting connectivity and security in Islamabad on 09 December 2015. In her address EAM underlined India's commitment to Afghanistan's stability & development. She said that the 'Heart' of Asia could not function if arteries were clogged and nothing could benefit Afghanistan more than full and direct overland access to India's markets. She said that India was willing to receive Afghan trucks at Attari and to join Afghanistan- Pakistan Trade & Transit Agreement. India was also working with Afghanistan & Iran to develop trilateral transit through development of the Chahbahar Port. She also spoke about terror threat to Afghanistan. EAM ended her speech by inviting delegates to 6th Ministerial of the HoA Istanbul Process to be held in India in 2016. For the full text please visit: https://www.hcilondon.in/event.php?id=276 During her visit EAM called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and held discussions with Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foregin Affairs, Mr. Sartaj Aziz. The EAM and the Adviser condemned terrorism and resolved to cooperate to eliminate it. They noted the successful talks on terrorism and security related issues in Bangkok by the two NSAs and decided that the NSAs will continue to address all issues connected to terrorism. The Indian side was assured of the steps being taken to expedite the early conclusion of the Mumbai trial. Both sides, accordingly, agreed to a Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue and directed the Foreign Secretaries to work out the modalities and schedule of the meetings under the Dialogue including Peace and Security, CBMs, Jammu & Kashmir, Siachen, Sir Creek, Wullar Barrage/Tulbul Navigation Project, Economic and Commercial Cooperation, Counter-Terrorism, Narcotics Control, Humanitarian Issues, People to People exchanges and religious tourism. PM releases commemorative coins on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on 6 December released two commemorative coins, as part of the 125th birth anniversary year celebrations of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. The coins, which are of "ten-rupee" PM paid homage to Dr. Ambedkar on his Punya Tithi and "one hundred and twenty-five rupee" denomination, were issued on the Mahaparinirvan Divas of Babasaheb Ambedkar. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that there were only a few individuals who remain alive in public consciousness, even 60 years after their death. He said the more we recall Dr. Ambedkar's thought, in the context of issues currently faced by India, the more we come to respect his vision and his approach to inclusiveness. The Prime Minister said that while his contributions towards social justice have been recognized, his economic thought and vision is still not fully understood, and it needs to be appreciated. The Prime Minister said Dr. Ambedkar and the Constitution of India should always be discussed and talked about in this country, and the observance of Constitution Day on November 26th, was a step in this direction. The Prime Minister appreciated Dr. Ambedkar's vision on subjects such as women empowerment, India's federal structure, finance and education. Union Ministers Shri Arun Jaitley and Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot were present on the occasion.

2 Ist Issue of December 2015 India Climate Action Kochi Airport is the world s first airport to fully run on solar power Solar panels at Cochin Intl Airport INDIA@COP21 During the COP21 in Paris, PM Modi launched an international solar alliance (ISA) with membership from the solar resource rich countries lying fully or partially between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. In his remarks at the launch event, PM announced that India would host this initiative at the premises of National Institute of Solar Energy in India and also provide land and contribute approximately 30 million U.S. dollars to build the Secretariat infrastructure for the Alliance and support operations for five years. He said, In the Indian tradition, Sun is the source of all forms of energy. As Rig Veda says, Sun God is the Soul of all beings, moving and non-moving. Many in India begin their day with a prayer to the Sun. Today, when the energy sources and excesses of our industrial age have put our planet in peril, the world must turn to Sun to power our future. As the developing world lift billions of people into prosperity, our hope for a sustainable planet rests on a bold global initiative. It will mean advanced countries leaving enough carbon space for developing countries to grow. That is natural climate justice. On the outcome of the Paris Agreement: PM said, There is no winners or losers. Climate justice has won & we are all working towards a greener future. Climate change remains a challenge but Paris Agreement demonstrates how every nation rose to the challenge, working towards a solution. Deliberations at COP21 & Paris Agreement demonstrate the collective wisdom of world leaders to mitigate climate change. US President Barak Obama called on PM Narendra Modi on 16 December and thanked him for his positive role & leadership in successful outcome of #COP21. President Obama said that India played a critical role in making the Climate Change Paris Summit an historic success.

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4 Ist Issue of December 2015 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar s 60th Maha Pari Nirvan Diwas Commemoration at India House on 6th December 2015 Hindi Kavi Sammelan at Glasgow on 24 November 2015 Kavi Sammelan at Nottingham on 22 November 2015 Scottish Government s Saltire Scholarships Students Welcome function at Edinburgh Castle on 24 November 2015 Royal Society for Asian Affairs organized inaugural Schools Day for Sixth Form students in Scotland on 28 October 2015 [photo courtesy: Chris Scott and Royal Society for Asian Affairs] Scottish Indian Arts Forum s annual Dusherra Fair at Edinburgh, 25 October 2015 The Bangiya Sanskritik Parishad s annual Durga Puja festival at Glasgow, 17-22 October 2015

Ist Issue of December 2015 5 Communal Harmony Campaign Week - 21 November 2015 The High Commission of India organised a Painting and Essay writing competitions for children during the Communal Harmony campaign week on 21 November 2015 at Nehru Hall in India House. The Painting competition was divided in two age categories 5-12 years and 13-18 years and also Essay competition was organised for children of between 13-18 years. The result of the Senior category Painting competition: All competition winners and participants were awarded prizes and certificates by the Deputy High Commissioner Dr. Virander Paul. Ashish Sharma (1 st ) Prachi Kumaran ( 2 nd ) Saloni Kumari (3 rd ) The result of the Junior category Painting competition Sanyam Sharma (1 st ) Sneha Katnala ( 2 nd ) Eakavira Sharma (3 rd ) Painting & Essay Writing Competition at India House Children s Creativity on Communal Harmony

6 Ist Issue of December 2015 Guru Nanak Jayanti Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh guru and the founder of the Sikh religion, was born on the full moon day in the month of Kartik as per the Hindu calendar. Hence, his birthday is celebrated as Guru Nanak Jayanti. The date falls in October or November in the Gregorian calendar. Guru Nanak was born in 1469 A.D. at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi, some 30 miles from Lahore, in the present Pakistan. The Sikhs visit Gurdwaras where special programs are arranged and kirtans (religious songs) are sung. Houses and Gurdwaras are decorated and lit up to add to the festivities. Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the culmination of the Prabhat Pheris, the early morning processions that start from the Gurdwaras (Sikh temples) and then proceed around the localities singing 'shabads' (hymns). The celebration also includes the threeday Akhand path, during which the holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib is read continuously, from beginning to end without a break. On the day of the festival, the Guru Granth Sahib is also carried in a procession on a float, decorated with flowers, throughout the village or city. Five armed guards, who represent the Panj Pyaras, head the procession carrying the Nishan Sahib (the Sikh flag). Local bands playing religious music form a special part of the procession. Free sweets and community lunches, or langar, are offered to everyone irrespective of religious faith. Men, women, and children, participate in this karseva as service to the community by cooking food and distributing it in the 'Guru ka Langar', with the traditional 'Karah Prasad'. Guru Nanak Dev's life served as a beacon light for his age. He was a great seer, saint and mystic. He was a prolific poet and a unique singer of God's laudation. A prophet of peace, love, truth and renaissance, he was centuries ahead of his times. His universal message is as fresh and true even today as it was in the past and Sikhs all over the world practice what Guru Nanak Dev preached, to reaffirm your beliefs in the teachings of your founder. Milad un-nabi/id-e-milad in India Many Muslims in India observe Milad un-nabi, which comme - morates the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. Milad un-nabi also known as Nabi Day, Mawlid, Moham mad's Birthday or the Prophet's Birthday. What do people do? Those who observe Milad-un- Nabi gatherings remember, discuss and celebrate the advent of the Prophet Muhammad's birth and his teachings. Some people send Milad-un-Nabi e- cards to friends and family. Many Sunni Muslims celebrate this event on the 12th of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while the Shi'a community celebrates it on the 17th of Rabi' al-awwal. Many activities include: n Night-long prayer meetings. n Marches and parades involving large crowds. n Sandal rites over the symbolic footprints of the Prophet Muhammad. n Festive banners and bunting on and in homes, mosques and other buildings. n Meetings to listen to stories and poems (nats) about Mohammad's life, deeds and teachings. n Exhibitions featuring photos of mosques in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia. Many people carry green flags or banners or wear green ribbons or items of clothing when taking part in these events. The color green represents Islam and paradise. Many Kashmiri Muslims gather at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, of Jammu and Kashmir. It houses a hair that is believed to have come from the Prophet Mohammad. Thousands of people attend prayers at the shrine on the night before Milad un-nabi. The relic is displayed in the mosque after the morning prayers. It was paraded through the town in previous years. News from the Nehru Centre 16 November 2015: Exhibition Baishnav Tantra by Papia Ghoshal On 16th November 2015, a new series of painting named Baishnav Tantra by Papia Ghoshal was inaugurated. The paintings showcased the ancient tradition and heritage of India. Ms Ghos - hal s pain tings refle cted the philosophy and practice of the baulswhich gave art lovers insight in to the surreal worlds of the spiritual music and the creative tantric. 16 November 2015: Dance Kathak Dance by Pallabi De Pallabi De is an eminent kathak dancer. Being trained under renowned gurus, Pallabi gave a very scintillating perfor - mance. She has also performed under the aegis of ICCR, Delhi Doord arshan. 17 November 2015 Music Amazing Little Stars with Ustad Umeed Ali Khan The Amazing little stars are a very talented group of children between 9 to 15 years of age, trained by Guru Chandravadan Engineer. The group was joined by Ustad N a e e m Salaria who is a disciple of the late U s t a d Umeed Ali Khan of Gwalior Gharana. These young talents born were in the UK and learnt classical Hindustani music. They performed for us some ghazals, quawali and Punjabi songs, Bollywood songs. 18 November 2015: Music Papia Ghoshal & Group Papia Ghoshal and group named Baishnav Tantra presented traditional music of the bauls. Papia was initiated into the baul clan and derived the m u s i c a l name Papia Das Baul by her guru, Guru Baulsamrat Pandit Purna Das baul. The audience were mesmerized by the performance. 19 November 2015: Dance Vedantic Margham by Dr Annapoorna Kuppuswamy Dr Annapoorna Kuppuswamya B h a r a t a n a t y a m exponent presented her work Vedantic Margham based on the poetry of Swami D a y a n a n d a Saraswathi, who was an eminent teacher of Vedanta. Her performance was very graceful and widely appreciated by the audience. 20 November 2015: Music-Spirituality in words, music & Poetry by Krishna Chakraborty Krishna Chakraborty, groomed by the saintly Kirana guru, Pandit Bholanath Bhatt gave a Hindustani vocal recital which imbibed the various nuances of the gharana. She had Hanif Khan on the tabla and Rekesh Chouhan on the harmonium as accompanists. 23 November 2015: Exhibition Blissful elegance & visual treat by Yogita Rama An exhibition by name of Yogy Rama w a s inaugurated w h i c h showcased the intense o n e - o f f designs of Yogita who is also the artist and founder of Yogy Rama. Yogita s creations had a close reference to the intense beauty of the Himalayan valley. In addition to the paintings Yogi also showcased 2 unique colourful sculptures of the traditional nose ring worn by a tribal woman. 23 November 2015 Panel discussionon Lord Bhiku Parekh s Debating India: Essays on Indian Political Discourse A panel discussion was organised on Lord Bhiku Parekh s book. The eminent panel consisted of Professor Lord Meghnad Desai, Professor Sir Richard Sorabji, Dr Faisal Devji and Dr Shruti Kapila. The very interesting discussion was followed by a Q&A session engaging the audience. 24 November 2015 Music Mystic Voices by Deepa Nair Rasiya Deepa Nair Rasiya and her group presented a H i n d u s t a n i classical music concert. Deepa is also a songwriter of British Indian origin. Her performance was very unique in her style and she performed from her latest album Destination which has a mix of joyful and heartfelt lyrics. 27 November 2015 Book launch- Aesthetic Hybridity in Mughal Paintings by Valerie Gonzalez Valerie Gonzalez book titled Aesthetic Hybridity in Mughal Paintings was l a u n c h e d followed by a s i g n i n g event.the author gave an insight of her book which analyses the rich heritage in the art of painting in South Asia from the beginning of the Mughal Empire until Shah Jahan s reign. 30 November 2015 Exhibition& Speech- Indian Arts curated by Anup Sankar Paul The exhibition of paintings and s c u l p t u r e s curated by Anup Sankar Paul was on display. The e x h i b i t i o n comprised of works of 15 painters and 2 sculptures. The work was appreciated by the audience.

Ist Issue of December 2015 7 Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx yanu vksj fgunh xfrfof/k;ka ^Hkkjr* ns'k dk uke vkrs gh lcls igys tks ckr eu esa vkrh gs og gs Hkkjr dh lald`fr] Hkkjr ds 'kk'or ewy;] Hkkjr dk yt+ht [kkuk vksj ^olq/so dqvqecde* dh Hkkouk esa vklfkk j[kus okys Hkkjr ds 'kkafrfç; ijarq ifjjeh yksxa Hkkjr us tks dqn fo'o dks fn;k gs mlesa dksbz LokFkZ ugha gs cfyd bldk laiw.kz n'kzu gh ^losz Hkoarq lqf[ku%losz larq fujke;k%* ds vkn'kz ls çsfjr gsa Jhen~Hkxon xhrk gks ;k osn lhkh xzafk ;gh lans'k nsrs gsaa vkt tc Hkkjr,d egk'kfdr ds :i esa mhkj jgk gs rc Hkh fo'o 'kkafr ds çfr gekjh çfrc¼rk esa dksbz deh ugha vk;h gsa Hkkjr ds yksx fo'o esa tgka dgha Hkh x;s mugksus ogka viuh esgur] yxu vksj fu"bk ds vk/kj ij vius fy;s LFkk;h txg cuk yha mnkgj.k ds fy;s fczvsu esa iwjh vkcknh dk 2 çfr'kr gksrs gq, Hkh Hkkjrh;ksa dh vk; bl ns'k dh vkslr vk; ls dkiqh vf/d gs vksj yxhkx 80 çfr'kr Hkkjrh;ksa ds ikl viuk?kj gsa fczvsu esa vkt Hkkjroa'kh vkffkzd] rduhdh vksj jktusfrd {ks=kksa esa [kklk ;ksxnku ns jgs gsaa mi;qzdr rf;ksa ds vk/kkj ij Hkkjr vksj Hkkjr dh Hkk"kkvksa fo'ks"k dj Hkkjr dh eq[; Hkk"kk fganh ds çfr LFkkuh; yksxksa dk #>ku c<k gs yxhkx 200 o"kksaz rd Hkkjr ij 'kklu djus okys bl ns'k dh vkcknh yxhkx 6 djksm gs ftlesa Hkkjrh; ewy ds yksxksa dh la[;k 15&16 yk[k ds djhc gsa bl vkcknh esa vaxzsth] caxkyh] iatkch] xqtjkrh] mnwz vksj fganh cksyus okys yksx 'kkfey gsaa yanu esa fganh cksyus okyksa dh i;kzir la[;k gs tcfd cfeaz?ke] esupslvj] yhm~l] U;w dkwly] yslvj] fyojiwy,oa ukwfva?ke tsls 'kgjksa esa Hkh cmh la[;k esa fgunh Hkk"kh yksx gsaa fganh us fczvsu esa /ez] lald`fr] lkfgr;,oa dyk ds {ks=k esa fo'ks"k ;ksxnku fn;k gs vksj bl dk;z esa Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx dh egrh Hkwfedk jgh gsa lu~ 1984 esa igyh ckj fganh,oa lald`fr vf/dkjh dh fu;qfdr ls fczvsu esa fganh ds fodkl dks u;k vk;ke feyk vksj vkt Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx ds lg;ksx ls,sls vusd dk;z fd;s tk jgs gsa ftlls fczvsu laiw.kz fo'o esa Hkkjr ls ckgj fganh dk lcls cmk dsaæ cu x;k gsa fczvsu ds fofhkuu Hkkxksa esa flfkr cky Ldwyksa] eafnjksa vksj lkeqnkf;d dsuæksa esa cm+h la[;k esa fgunh f'k{k.k fd;k tkrk gsa fgunh i<+us okys ;s f'k{kd eq[;r% lsok Hkkouk vksj viuh lald`fr,oa Hkk"kk ls Lusg ds dkj.k gh fgunh i<+rs gsaa dqn f'k{kdksa dks gh blds cnys LFkkuh; lalfkkvksa }kjk ikfjjfed fn;k tkrk gsa bu fgunh f'k{kdksa ds i<+us ds rjhds esa lekurk (uniformity) ugha Fkh ftlds dkj.k okafnr ifj.kke ugha fey jgs FksA vc fons'k ea=kky; vksj varj&jk"vªh; fganh fo'o&fo ky;] o/kz ds lg;ksx ls,d leku ikb~;øe cuk;k x;k gs ftls fczvsu ds fganh f'k{kdksa vksj lalfkkvksa dks Hkstk x;k gsa bl flyscl ds vk/kj ij ;gka ds Ldwyksa esa gksusokyh fganh f'k{k.k ijh{kk ds fy;s Hkkjr ljdkj ds lalfkkuksa ls eku;rkçkir çek.k&i=k fn;s tkus ij fopkj fd;k tk jgk gsa ftu LFkkuh; cky Ldwyksa] eafnjksa vksj lkeqnkf;d dsuæksa esa fgunh i<+kbz tkrh gs muds fy;s iqlrdsa vksj vu; f'k{k.k lkexzh Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx }kjk miyc/ djk;h tkrh gsa mppk;ksx ds ç;klksa ls ubz ih<+h esa fgunh lh[kus ds fy, mrlkg c<k gs vksj çokfl;ksa dh rhljh ih<+h esa Hkh fgunh yksdfç; gks jgh gsa lu 2001 esa fczvsu esa fganh f'k{k.k çkir dj jgs fo kffkz;ksa dks çksrlkgu nsus ds fy, ;w- ds- fganh lfefr }kjk ;wjksih; fganh Kku çfr;ksfxrk vkjahk dh x;ha bl Kku çfr;ksxrk esa ;w-ds-,oa ;wjksi ds fofhkuu 'kgjksa esa djhc 500 dh la[;k esa fo kfkhz Hkkx ysrs gsaa pqus gq, fo kffkz;ksa dks yxhkx 15 fnu dh Hkkjr ;k=kk ds fy, Hkstk tkrk gsa bl ;k=kk ls fo kffkz;ksa dk vius iwoztksa dh /jrh Hkkjr ls çr;{k ifjp; gksrk gs vksj bugsa fganh Hkk"kk lh[kus dk çksrlkgu feyrk gsa Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx }kjk çfr o"kz dqn cppksa dh Hkkjr ;k=kk dk vkaf'kd O;; ogu fd;k tkrk gsa ;s cpps Hkkjrh;,oa if'peh lh;rk ds chp lsrq dk dk;z djrs gsa vksj okil vkus ds ckn vius&vius ns'kksa esa fganh Hkk"kk ds jktnwr gksrs gsa fo'o fganh fnol ds miy{; esa Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx] yanu }kjk çfr o"kz ;wds- esa fgunh Hkk"kk vksj lkfgr; rfkk fgunh f'k{k.k dks c<+kok nsus okys O;fDr;ksa rfkk lalfkkvksa (dqy 4) dks leekfur fd;k tkrk gsa ftu pkj Jsf.k;ksa ds vurxzr ;s leeku fn, tkrs gsa os gsa* fgunh f'k{kd] fgunh ys[kd] fgunh ehfm;k vksj fgunh dh Lo;alsoh lalfkk,aa gfjoa'k jk; cppu ys[ku leeku] tkwu fxyfølv ;w- dsfgunh f'k{k.k leeku] vkpk;z egkohj çlkn i=kdkfjrk leeku vksj iqzsmfjd fiadkv fgunh çpkj&çlkj leekua lkfk gh mppk;ksx }kjk çfr o"kz nks fganh iqlrdksa dks çdk'ku vuqnku Hkh fn;k tkrk gs ftls Mk- y{eh eyy fla?koh lkfgr; vuqnku ;kstuk ds uke ls tkuk tkrk gsa vkt fganh lkfgr; dk l`tu Hkkjr ls ckgj lcls vf/d fczvsu esa gh gks jgk gsa fczvsu ds lkfgr;dkj vius thou ds vuqhkoksa vksj Hkkoukvksa dks dforkvksa] dgkfu;ksa vksj miu;klksa ds ek/;e ls O;Dr djrs jgs gsa vksj fons'kh /jrh ij jgdj vksj LFkkuh; folaxfr;ksa dk lkeuk djrs gq, Hkh Lrjh; lkfgr; dh jpuk dj jgs gsaa vktdy fczvsu esa cmh la[;k esa,sls ys[kd gsa ftudh jpuk;sa Hkkjr dh if=kdkvksa esa çdkf'kr gksrh gsaa finys n'kd ds nksjku fczvsu esa yxhkx 125 fganh iqlrdsa çdkf'kr gqbz gsaa buesa ls yxhkx 20 fganh iqlrdksa ds çdk'ku gsrq Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx }kjk foùkh; lgk;rk nh x;h gsa ;w-ds- ds fofhkuu 'kgjksa esa çr;sd o"kz 15 fnu dh vof/ ds fy;s fojkv fgunh dfo leesyu dk vk;kstu fd;k tkrk jgk gsa ;w- ds- ds fofhkuu Hkkxksa esa jg jgs Hkkjrh; bl dfo leesyu ls HkkoukRed :i ls tqm+s gq, gsa vksj o"kz Hkj bu dfo leesyuksa dk burtkj djrs gsaa bu dfo leesyuksa us LFkkuh; Hkkjrh; leqnk; dks fe'ku ls tksm+us esa Hkh egroiw.kz Hkwfedk fuhkkbz gsa fojkv dfo leesyu gsrq Hkkjr ls çfr o"kz 4&6 fgunh dfo vkrs gsa ftudh gokbz ;k=kk ls ysdj ;gka ds fofhkuu uxjksa esa vk;ksftr fd;s tkus okys dfo leesyuksa dk leuo; Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx] yanu }kjk fd;k tkrk gsa mppk;ksx esa vrk'ks fganh bu dfo leesyuksa ds uksmy vf/dkjh gksrs gsaa Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx] yanu ^bf.m;k gkml* ds lhkkxkjksa esa Hkh fgunh ls tqm+s dk;zøe vk;ksftr fd, tkrs gsaa blh Øe esa LFkkuh; fganh&ånwz dfo;ksa ds,d fojkv dfo leesyu (eq'kk;js) dk vk;kstu gky gh esa fd;k x;k ftlesa cmh la[;k esa Hkkxhnkjh gqbza LFkkuh; dfo;ksa vksj 'kk;jksa us bls mrlkgtud ekuka vkxs Hkh bl rjg ds dk;zøe fd;s tkrs jgsaxsa Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx] yanu }kjk 'India Digest' ikf{kd if=kdk dk çdk'ku fd;k tkrk gs ftldk,d i`"b fganh xfrfof/;ksa ds fy;s lefizr gksrk gsa bl i`"b ij Hkkjrh; lald`fr] fganh Hkk"kk] cppksa dk dksuk] vksj Hkkjrh; egkiq#"kksa ls lacaf/r vkys[k gksrs gsaa ;g ç;ksx dkiqh liqy jgk gs vksj LFkkuh; fgunh txr esa bldh ljkguk gks jgh gsa blds vfrfjdr fo'ks"k ifjflfkfr;ksa esa vko';drk ds vuq:i mppk;ksx }kjk fgunh lekpkj i=kksa ds çdk'ku gsrq Hkh lgk;rk nh tkrh gsa fczvsu dh laln esa dfkk ;w-ds }kjk vk;ksftr gksus okys fgunh lkfgr; ls lacaf/r leeku dk;zøeksa ds vk;kstu gsrq mppk;ksx u dsoy foùkh; lgk;rk çnku djrk jgk gs cfyd mppk;qdr] mi&mppk;qdr,oa vu; vf/dkjh x.k blesa lfø; :i ls Hkkx ysrs jgs gsaa blds vfrfjdr fczvsu dh vusd lkald`frd,oa lkfgfr;d lalfkkvksa }kjk vk;ksftr dk;zøeksa ds vk;kstu gsrq mppk;ksx }kjk LFkkuh; fganh lalfkkvksa dks lgk;rk Hkh nh tkrh gsa muds dk;zøeksa esa mppk;ksx yunu ls dksbz u dksbz vf/dkjh Lo;a 'kkfey gks dj lfø; Hkwfedk fuhkkrk gsa,d yecs vlsz ls cjfea?ke flfkr ç/ku dksalykokl fgunh dk;zøeksa,oa vk;kstuksa dh dezlfkyh cuk gqvk gsa femys.m~l esa gksus okys vf/drj dk;zøe dksalykokl esa gh vk;ksftr gksrs jgs gsaa le; ij gekjs ç/ku dksaly bu dk;zøeksa esa Lo;a 'kkfey gksrs gsaa yunu flfkr usg: lsuvj ^mppk;ksx dk dypjy foax* esa Hkh fgunh Hkk"kk] lkfgr;] laxhr] u`r;,oa fiqyeksa ls tqm+s dk;zøeksa dk fujarj vk;kstu gksrk jgk gsa vr% Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx] yanu fgunh dks c<kok nsus ls lacaf/r dk;ksaz esa iwjh lfø;rk ds lkfk 'kkfey jgrk gsa fcuksn dqekj vrk'ks(fgunh,oa lald`fr) Hkkjrh; mppk;ksx] yunu fganh lkfgr; ds egroiw.kz glrk{kj gfjoa'k jk; cppu ^fev~vh dk ru] elrh dk eu] {k.k Hkj thou esjk ifjp;*] bu iafdr;ksa ds ys[kd gfjoa'k jk; dk tue 27 uoacj 1907 dks bykgkckn ds utnhd çrkix<+ ftys ds,d NksVs ls xk o iê~vh esa gqvk FkkA?kj esa I;kj ls mugsa ^cppu* dg dj iqdkjk tkrk Fkk- vkxs py dj ;gh miuke fo'o Hkj esa çfl¼ gqvkcppu dh vkjafhkd f'k{kk&nh{kk xk o dh ikb'kkyk esa gqbza mpp f'k{kk ds fy, os bykgkckn vksj fiqj dsfeczt x, tgk ls mugksaus vaxzsth lkfgr; ds fo[;kr dfo MCyw ch ;hv~l dh dforkvksa ij 'kks/ fd;ka gfjoa'k jk; us 1941 ls 1952 rd bykgkckn fo'ofo ky; esa vaxzsth lkfgr; i<+k;ka o"kz 1955 esa dsfeczt ls okil vkus ds ckn os Hkkjr ljdkj ds fons'k ea=ky; esa fgunh fo'ks"kk ds :i esa fu;qdr gq,a 1926 esa gfjoa'k jk; dh 'kknh ';kek ls gqbza Vhch dh yach chekjh ds ckn 1936 esa ';kek dk nsgkar gks x;ka 1941 esa cppu us rsth lwjh ls 'kknh dha ;s nks?kvuk, cppu ds thou ds fy, csgn egroiw.kz Fkh tks mudh dforkvksa esa Hkh txg ikrh jgh gsa 1939 esa çdkf'kr ^,dkar laxhr* dh ;s iafdr;k muds futh thou dh vksj gh b'kkjk djrh gsa& fdruk vdsyk vkt esa] la?k"kz esa VwVk gqvk] nqhkkzx; ls ywvk gqvk] ifjokj ls ywvk gqvk] fdarq vdsyk vkt esaa gkykoknh dfo cppu O;fDroknh xhr dfork ;k gkykoknh dko; ds vxz.kh dfo FksA mej [ks;~;ke dh :ckb;ksa ls çsfjr 1935 esa Nih mudh e/kq'kkyk us cppu dks [kwc çflf¼ fnykbza vkt Hkh e/kq'kkyk ikbdksa ds chp dkiqh yksdfç; gsa vaxzsth lfgr dbz Hkkjrh; Hkk"kkvksa esa bl dko; dk vuqokn gqvka fgeer djus okyksa dh dhkh gkj ugh gksrh-- &gfjoa'k jk; cppu ygjksa ls Mjdj uksdk ikj ugha gksrh--- fgeer djus okyksa dh dhkh gkj ugha gksrh--- uugh phavha tc nkuk ysdj p<+rh gs--- p<+rh nhokjksa ij lks ckj fqlyrh gs--- eu dk fo'okl jxksa esa lkgl Hkjrk gs--- p<+dj fxjuk] fxjdj p<+uk] uk v[kjrk gs--- esgur mldh csdkj gj ckj ugha gksrh--- fgeer djus okyksa dh dhkh gkj ugha gksrh--- Mqcfd;ka fla/kq esa xksrk[kksj yxkrk gs--- tk&tk dj [kkyh gkfk yksvdj vkrk gs-- feyrs uk lgt gh eksrh xgjs ikuh esa--- c<+rk nwuk fo'okl blh gsjkuh esa--- eqëh mldh [kkyh gj ckj ugha gksrh--- fgeer djus okyksa dh dhkh gkj ugha gksrh--- vlqyrk,d pquksrh gs--- Lohdkj djks--- D;k deh jg x;h] ns[kks vksj lq/kkj djks--- tc rd uk lqy gks uhan&psu dks R;kxks rqe--- la?k"kksaz dk esnku NksM+ er Hkkxks rqe--- dqn fd;s fcuk gh t;t;dkj ugha gksrh--- fgeer djus okyksa dh dhkh gkj ugha gksrh--- blds vfrfjdr e/qckyk] e/qdy'k] fu'kk fuea=k.k] [kkfn ds iqwy] lwr dh ekyk] feyu ;kfeuh] cq¼ vksj ukp?kj] pkj [kses pksalb [kwavs] nks pê~vkusa tslh dko; dh jpuk cppu us dh gsa 1966 esa os jkt; lhkk ds lnl; euksuhr gq,a ^nks pê~vkusa* ds fy, 1968 esa cppu dks lkfgr; vdkneh iqjldkj feyka lkfgr; esa ;ksxnku ds fy, çfrf"br ljlorh leeku] mùkj çns'k ljdkj dk ;'k Hkkjrh leeku] lksfo;r ysam usg: iqjldkj ls Hkh os uokts x,a cppu dks 1976 esa in~e Hkw"k.k ls leekfur fd;k x;ka cppu dh ijorhz jpukvksa dk Loj vksj mldh Hkafxek esa Li"V ifjorzu fn[kkbz im+rk gsa lwr dh ekyk] pkj [kses pksalb [kwavs vkfn jpukvksa esa os ^gkykokn* ls fudy dj ckgjh nqfu;k ds nq[k&nnz ls lk{kkrdkj djrs gsaa pkj [k.mksa esa çdkf'kr cppu dh vkredfkk& ^D;k Hkwyw D;k ;kn d: *] ^uhm+ dk fuekz.k fiqj*] ^clsjs ls nwj* vksj ^n'k}kj ls lksiku rd* fgunh lkfgr; txr dh vewy; fuf/ ekuh tkrh gsa cppu us mej [k;~;ke dh #ckb;ksa] lqfe=k uanu iar dh dforkvksa] usg: ds jktuhfrd thou ij Hkh fdrkcsa fy[kh- mugksaus 'ksdlfi;j ds ukvdksa dk Hkh vuqokn fd;ka gfjoa'k jk; cppu dk 95 o"kz dh vk;q esa 18 tuojh] 2003 dks eqacbz esa nsgkar gks x;ka varjjk"vªh; [;kfr çkir fiqye vfhkusrk vferkhk cppu vksj m ksxifr vftrkhk cppu muds iq=k gsaa

8 AULI S Ist Issue of December 2015 SKIING IN Major Attractions The Gurso Bugyal is a vast meadow which unfolds into forests of Oak and other trees. Best time to visit: December to February Grade: Easy kiing in Auli is amongst the well known skiing resorts of India. Auli is tucked into the snow laden Garhwal Himalayas. The skiing slopes here are good enough for international comparisons. The innate grandeur of coniferous high elevation vegetation adds appeal to the slopes of Auli. Auli promises the skiers a thrilling experience. Skiers at Auli enjoy 20 km of smooth, cascading and absolutely fantabulous slopes. The geographic set up of the Auli mountains provide the skiers with chances to go cross-country or try either slalom or down-hill events. The skiers can get delighted with the views of the popular Himalayan mountain-tops like, Kamet (7, 756 m), Mana Parvat (7, 273 m) and Dunagiri (7, 066 m). How to get there By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, situated at a distance of about 24 km from the main Rishikesh town. By Road: Road network is well connected to all major towns of Uttaranchal and surrounding areas. By Rail: Rishikesh is linked to all the major towns and cities of India. Some of the links are accessible only from Haridwar. From here you need to take a bus to national highway no 58. Prerequisites/Facts/Suggestions n Ski training courses are available here. n Skiing in Auli is a thrilling experience not to be missed. n Skiing equipments include the alpine skis, nordic skis, gloves and goggles. n Skiing gear is available on hire. n Other attractions are cable car rides, rope lifts and snowball fights. Things to Carry n Keep extra pair of clothes and sunglasses. n Take medications such as inhalers, bee-sting kits, insulin and first aid box. n Bring woolen clothings, cap, socks, dark glasses, gloves, mufflers, pullovers, wind-proof jacket, gum/snow boots and a torch light in their travel kit. n Microwave telephones, wireless sets and walkie-talkies are available as communication in Auli. Other Attractions in the Vicinity Joshimath: Joshimath is a well known tourist spot and centre of pilgrimage. It has a tourist bungalow, and dharamshalas. It is the main source to go for valley of flowers trek. Visit the markets of Joshimath, and rest there in forest rest houses or in Gurudwara. [Also know about skiing adventure in Kedar Kantha] Gusro Bugyal: Around 3 km from Auli, Gusro Bugyal is vast grassland that is set in woodland of oak and conifer. It is placed at an elevation of 3056 meters above sea level. Saildhar Tapovan: It is about 15 km from Joshimath. It is a tiny settlement with many hot water springs.