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* [[Doda district|Doda]] | * [[Doda district|Doda]] | ||
* [[Kishtwar district|Kishtwar]] | * [[Kishtwar district|Kishtwar]] | ||
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The '''Chenab Valley''', also known as the '''Chenab Region''', is the river valley of the [[Chenab River]] flowing through the [[Kishtwar]], [[Doda district|Doda]], | The '''Chenab Valley''', also known as the '''Chenab Region''', is the river valley of the [[Chenab River]] flowing through the [[Kishtwar]], [[Doda district|Doda]], [[Ramban district|Ramban]] and [[Reasi district|Reasi]] districts of [[Jammu Division]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Geelani vows to resist settlement of retired soldiers in Kashmir|url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/mobi/news/kashmir/geelani-vows-to-resist-settlement-of-retired-soldiers-in-kashmir/192366.html|access-date=30 September 2015|archive-date=3 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003142351/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/mobi/news/kashmir/geelani-vows-to-resist-settlement-of-retired-soldiers-in-kashmir/192366.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl1814/18140650.htm|title=THROUGH THE PIR PANJAL}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Name== | ||
The term ''Chenab valley'' was used by [[:sv:Erik Norin|Erik Norin]] in a 1926 journal article "The Relief Chronology of Chenab Valley".<ref>{{citation |title=The Relief Chronology of the Chenab Valley |first=Erik |last=Norin |journal=Geografiska Annaler |volume=8 |year=1926 |pp=284-300 |doi=10.2307/519728 |jstor=519728}}</ref> Later, the term was popularised by various social activists and politicians referring to the erstwhile Doda district formed in 1948.<ref name="newsclick-july-2021">{{Cite news|last=Ayoob|first=Anzer|title=J&K: Chenab Valley Seeks Separate Divisional Status as well as Council|url=https://www.newsclick.in/Jammu-kashmir-chenab-valley-separate-divisional-status-council|date=17 July 2021|publisher=NewsClick.in|access-date=20 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{citation |first=Navnita Chadha |last=Behera |title=Demystifying Kashmir |publisher=Pearson Education India |year=2007 |isbn=978-8131708460 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qM6kW9ZRMRkC&pg=PA28|at=Map 1-3, p. 28}}</ref> | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The erstwhile Doda district lies between the middle and outer [[Himilayas|Himalayan range]] in the [[Jammu region]] of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is currently divided into three districts: [[Doda district|Doda]], [[Ramban district|Ramban]], and [[Kishtwar District|Kishtwar]].<ref name="newsclick-july-2021"/> In addition, one sub-division of [[Reasi]] is also believed{{by whom?|date=July 2021}} to be a part of this sub-region.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}} The valley touches the Anantnag district of J&K to the north, the [[Chamba district]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]], and [[Kathua district]] to the South, the [[Udhampur District|Udhampur district]] to the southwest, and Salal [[Reasi]] Subdivision to the West, with Doda in its middle. It consists of six Assembly seats.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ghulam Nabi Azad promises to develop Chenab Valley as 'Model region'|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ghulam-nabi-azad-promises-to-develop-chenab-valley-as-model-region/articleshow/45033174.cms|date=4 November 2014|publisher=[[The Economic Times|Economic Times]]|access-date=24 August 2021}}</ref> | |||
Chenab Valley has mostly hilly terrain. The [[Chenab River]] flows through all the districts of Chenab Valley including Doda district, Kishtwar District, Ramban District & Reasi district. The area is an active [[seismic zone]].<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-chenab-valley-quakes-not-due-to-hydro-projects-scientists-1900120 "Chenab valley quakes not due to hydro projects: Scientists"]</ref> | Chenab Valley has mostly hilly terrain. The [[Chenab River]] flows through all the districts of Chenab Valley including Doda district, Kishtwar District, Ramban District & Reasi district. The area is an active [[seismic zone]].<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-chenab-valley-quakes-not-due-to-hydro-projects-scientists-1900120 "Chenab valley quakes not due to hydro projects: Scientists"]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The [[demography]] of Chenab valley which is referred to erstwhile Doda district is complex as compared to its neighbouring districts primarily because of the wide diversity in its [[population]]. In the past, Doda was largely inhabited by [[Sarazi]] population before people started settling here from Kashmir and other adjoining areas.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sahapedia.org/sarazi-endangered-language-of-the-chenab-valley |title = Sarazi: Endangered Language of the Chenab Valley|access-date=16 Jul 2020}}</ref><ref name="greaterkashmir.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/more/news/story-of-doda-misunderstood-by-kashmir/|title=Story of Doda misunderstood by Kashmir|date=13 March 2015|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US|access-date=16 Jul 2020}}</ref> The reasons for kashmiri population settling here in the past in 17th and 18th century is matter of [[ambiguity]] between historians.<ref name="Mini Kashmir">{{Cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/mini-kashmir-1147/|title=Mini Kashmir|date=11 January 2011|website=Kashmir Life|language=en-GB|access-date=16 Jul 2020}}</ref> However [[Sumantra Bose]] says it was repression by feudal class that drew people to the district of [[Doda district|Doda]], [[Ramban district|Ramban]] and [[Kishtwar district|Kishtwar]].<ref name="Snedden">{{citation |last=Snedden |first=Christopher |title=Understanding Kashmir and Kashmiris |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=s5KMCwAAQBAJ&pg=PR21 |year=2015 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-1-84904-342-7 |page=xxi, 23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sahapedia.org/sarazi-endangered-language-of-the-chenab-valley|title=Sarazi: Endangered Language of the Chenab Valley|website=Sahapedia|language=en|access-date=16 Jul 2020}}</ref> | The [[demography]] of Chenab valley which is referred to erstwhile [[Doda district]] is complex as compared to its neighbouring districts primarily because of the wide diversity in its [[population]]. In the past, Doda was largely inhabited by [[Sarazi]] population before people started settling here from Kashmir and other adjoining areas.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sahapedia.org/sarazi-endangered-language-of-the-chenab-valley |title = Sarazi: Endangered Language of the Chenab Valley|access-date=16 Jul 2020}}</ref><ref name="greaterkashmir.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/more/news/story-of-doda-misunderstood-by-kashmir/|title=Story of Doda misunderstood by Kashmir|date=13 March 2015|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US|access-date=16 Jul 2020}}</ref> The reasons for kashmiri population settling here in the past in 17th and 18th century is matter of [[ambiguity]] between historians.<ref name="Mini Kashmir">{{Cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/mini-kashmir-1147/|title=Mini Kashmir|date=11 January 2011|website=Kashmir Life|language=en-GB|access-date=16 Jul 2020}}</ref> However [[Sumantra Bose]] says it was repression by feudal class that drew people to the district of [[Doda district|Doda]], [[Ramban district|Ramban]] and [[Kishtwar district|Kishtwar]].<ref name="Snedden">{{citation |last=Snedden |first=Christopher |title=Understanding Kashmir and Kashmiris |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=s5KMCwAAQBAJ&pg=PR21 |year=2015 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-1-84904-342-7 |page=xxi, 23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sahapedia.org/sarazi-endangered-language-of-the-chenab-valley|title=Sarazi: Endangered Language of the Chenab Valley|website=Sahapedia|language=en|access-date=16 Jul 2020}}</ref> | ||
The Chenab valley consists of areas drawn from the ancient principalities of [[Kishtwar]] and [[Bhadarwah]], both of which became part of a district by the name of [[Udhampur district|Udhampur]] in the [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|princely state of Jammu and Kashmir]]. | The Chenab valley consists of areas drawn from the ancient principalities of [[Kishtwar]] and [[Bhadarwah]], both of which became part of a district by the name of [[Udhampur district|Udhampur]] in the [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|princely state of Jammu and Kashmir]]. | ||
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===Languages=== | ===Languages=== | ||
Chenab Valley is home to a variety of ethnic groups. Among the languages spoken in Chenab Valley are the following:<ref>{{Cite web |last=N. Koul|first=Omkar|title=Spoken Kashmiri | Chenab Valley is home to a variety of ethnic groups. Among the languages spoken in Chenab Valley are the following:<ref>{{Cite web |last=N. Koul|first=Omkar|title=Spoken Kashmiri — A language course|url=http://www.koshur.org/Kashmiri/introduction.html|access-date=16 Jul 2020}}</ref> Kashmiri and its dialects Kishtwari, Rambani and Pogali are the most widely spoken language in the region. Other languages include [[Gojri language|Gojri]], [[Sarazi language]], [[Pahari language]], [[Bhaderwahi]]. | ||
==Tourist destinations== | ==Tourist destinations== | ||
Chenab valley is also the hub of hilly tourist attractions after Kashmir, some of them are as follows; | |||
*[[Bhaderwah|Bhaderwah Valley]], located in [[Doda district]] is a famous tourist destination of Chenab Valley. | *[[Bhaderwah|Bhaderwah Valley]], located in [[Doda district]] is a famous tourist destination of Chenab Valley. | ||
*[[Hansrajtop]], located in [[Pogal Paristhan]],[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|jammu and Kashmir]]. | |||
*[[Jai Valley]], located in [[Bhaderwah]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. | *[[Jai Valley]], located in [[Bhaderwah]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. | ||
*[[Chinta Valley]], also located in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir. | *[[Chinta Valley]], also located in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir. | ||
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*[[Mughal Maidan]], a tourist destination in Kishtwar district. | *[[Mughal Maidan]], a tourist destination in Kishtwar district. | ||
*[[Chatroo]], famous for it small lake, is a tourist destination in Kishtwar district. | *[[Chatroo]], famous for it small lake, is a tourist destination in Kishtwar district. | ||
*[[Sinthan Pass]], located in the higher reaches of Kishtwar district on Kishtwar-Anantnag road. | *[[Sinthan Top|Sinthan Pass]], located in the higher reaches of [[Kishtwar district]] on Kishtwar-Anantnag road. | ||
*[[Bhal Padri]], a beautiful meadow located in [[Gandoh (Bhalessa)]]. | *[[Bhal Padri]], a beautiful meadow located in [[Gandoh (Bhalessa)]]. | ||
*[[Lal Draman]], a scenic tourist destination in Doda district. | *[[Lal Draman]], a scenic tourist destination in Doda district. | ||
*[[Dessa Valley]], located in Doda district. | *[[Dessa Valley]], located in Doda district. | ||
*[[Sanasar]], located in Ramban district. | *[[Sanasar]], located in Ramban district. | ||
*[[Dagantop]], located in Gool area of Ramban District. | *[[Dagantop]], located in Gool area of Ramban District. | ||
==Chenab valley Divisional Status== | |||
There has been a movement demanding divisional for the Chenab valley by various social and political activists for a long time. The demand rose in 2018 and 2019 when [[Ladakh]] got divisional status and the former Chief Minister of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Omar Abdullah]] added "Two Separate Divisional Status for Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal" to his party's political agenda.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Separate division for Ladakh: Omar promises two more for Chenab valley, Pir Panjal if voted to power|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/separate-division-for-ladakh-omar-promises-two-more-for-chenab-valley-pir-panjal-if-voted-to-power/amp_articleshow/67902569.cms|date=8 February 2019|publisher=[[Times of India]]|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref> | |||
As of 2021, the movement for of divisional status again increased after rumours of second bifurcation of J&K and demand for a separate state of [[Jammu]]. | |||
There is a common reason for this demand. People allege negligence in terms of developmental issues by the government if the Chenab valley remains linked to the [[Jammu division]].<ref name="newsclick-july-2021"/> | |||
===Hill Development Council=== | |||
In 1996, [[Farooq Abdullah|Dr. Farooq Abdullah]] as Chief minister promised administrative autonomy to Chenab. Later in 2000, a bill demanding a Hill Development Council for Chenab valley was presented in the legislative assembly by the Sheikh Abdul Rehman (then MLA Bhaderwah).<ref>{{Cite news|title=Why oppose Hill Council status for Chenab, Pir Panjal valleys? |url=http://brighterkashmir.com/why-oppose-hill-council-status-for-chenab-pir-panjal-valleys--|date=25 March 2020|publisher=Brighter Kashmir|access-date=8 August 2021}}</ref> | |||
==Natural disasters== | ==Natural disasters== | ||
*A 5.8 earthquake hit the Erstwhile Doda on May | ===2013 Earthquake in Chenab valley=== | ||
*Flash floods wreaked havoc in [[Thathri]] town of [[Doda district|Doda]] district of J&K, inundating vast areas along the Batote- Kishtwar National Highway and washing away half a dozen houses. Six persons were killed in the flash floods<ref> | *A 5.8 earthquake hit the Erstwhile Doda on 1 May, 2013, killing two and injuring 69.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/iit-scientists-ndma-assess-damages-in-quakehit-chenab-valley/article4711542.ece|title=IIT scientists, NDMA assess damages in quake-hit Erstwhile Doda|date=13 May 2013|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref> Seismic activity continued in the valley throughout 2013, prompting teams of seismologists to study the area. A local belief states that the earthquakes were being caused by hydroelectric construction projects in the area.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-chenab-valley-quakes-not-due-to-hydro-projects-scientists-1900120 "Erstwhile doda quakes not due to hydro projects: Scientists"]</ref> | ||
===2017 Thathri flash floods=== | |||
*Flash floods wreaked havoc in [[Thathri]] town of [[Doda district|Doda]] district of J&K, inundating vast areas along the Batote- Kishtwar National Highway and washing away half a dozen houses. Six persons were killed in the flash floods.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/monsoon-active-across-india-6-killed-in-jk-flash-floods/articleshow/59714097.cms|title=Chenab Valley: 6 Killed in Thathri Floods|date= 22 July 2017|publisher=[[Times of India]]|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref> | |||
===2021 Hunzar Kishtwar Cloudburst=== | |||
*Cloudburst hits Hunzar hamlet in Dachhan area of [[Kishtwar district]] resulting into death of 26 persons and 17 injured on 28 July, 2021. As per reports, only 7 dead bodies were recovered while 19 dead bodies were not found.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kishtwar Cloudburst: Two More Bodies Recovered, Toll Reaches 7, Says Officials|url=https://thechenabtimes.com/2021/07/28/kishtwar-cloudburst-two-more-bodies-recovered-toll-reaches-7-says-officials/|date=28 July 2021|publisher=[[The Chenab Times]]|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||