Van Gujjari language

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Van Gujjari
  • گُوجَری
  • वन गुज्जरी
Ornithologist Taukeer Alam introducing himself in Van Gujjari
Native to India, Nepal, and elsewhere
Ethnicity Van Gujjar
Indo-European
Takri, Perso-Arabic script, Devanagari
Language codes
ISO 639-3 –
Glottolog east2311

Van Gujjari is a language variety of Gujari and the native language of Van Gujjars of India that mostly reside in the Sivalik Hills [1] [2] and Bhabar regions of in Uttarakhand, and as well in the Tarai region of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in India, and in Nepal. [3] Van Gujjari is related to Dogri and Punjabi. [1] By 2024, over 170 children's books were translated [4] into Van Gujjari for teaching young children. [5] Conservationist Taukeer Alam has published three books covering the traditional knowledge and literature of the Van Gujjar community in Van Gujjari. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. ↑ "Teaching the Nomads in the Wild, India". UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) and UNESCO. 23 May 2024.
  3. ↑ Menon, Pranav (24 June 2021). "A Long Struggle For Indigeneity: The Story Of Van Gujjars And Their Search For A Tribal Identity". Adivasi Lives Matter. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  4. ↑ "Free Online Children's Stories To Read | StoryWeaver". storyweaver.org.in/. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Fellow Update: Taukeer Alam". Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation. Retrieved 2024-10-03.

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