Maryam Begum
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Maryam Begum | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson of the Chenab Times Foundation | |
| In office 2023–Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Doda district |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Philanthropist, activist |
| Known for | Linguistic preservation, public welfare initiatives |
| Website | Chenab Times Foundation |
Maryam Begum is an Indian philanthropist and the chairperson of the Chenab Times Foundation (CTF), a charitable trust based in Jammu and Kashmir (union territory).[1] She co-founded the organization, which is involved in linguistic preservation, public welfare, and journalism in the Chenab Valley.[2]
Career
[change | change source]Maryam Begum co-founded the Chenab Times Foundation in 2023 and has since served as its chairperson.[3][4] The organization focuses on language documentation, journalism, and addressing public grievances.
Under her leadership, CTF has advocated for the preservation of endangered languages in the Chenab Valley, such as Bhaderwahi, Sarazi, and Kishtwari.[4] The foundation has also conducted public grievance surveys in the Doda district, aiming to document community concerns and promote effective governance.[5][6]
Challenges
[change | change source]In 2024, the organization faced difficulties when its social media account was suspended. The foundation filed a grievance to restore its presence on X (formerly Twitter), citing the importance of social media in its outreach and advocacy efforts.[7]
See also
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ K, Sakshi Sadashiv (5 February 2025). "How news orgs are affected by arbitrary social media suspensions". MEDIANAMA. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ↑ "PM Narendra Modi Greets Public in Sarazi during Doda Election Rally, CTF stressed recognition". JK MONITOR. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ↑ "Chenab Times Foundation Celebrates First Anniversary". Today News Line JK. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Chenab Times Foundation Urges Jammu and Kashmir Government, Universities to Initiate Linguistic Survey of Overlooked Languages in Chenab Valley". Chenab Times Foundation. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ↑ Ayoob, Anzer (2023-04-28). The Power of Local Journalism: A voice for the voiceless in Rural areas. Anzer Ayoob. ISBN 979-8-3928-8542-8.
- ↑ "Chenab Times Foundation Initiates Comprehensive Survey to Address Public Grievances in Doda District". Chenab Times Foundation. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ↑ "Chenab Times files grievance with X to restore account". MediaNama. Retrieved 5 February 2025.