jk chopan association

The Chopans are dedicated shepherds who care for the sheep entrusted to them by local farmers.Their deep connection with nature and profound understanding of sheep-rearing techniques have become woven into the fabric of their culture.But despite their dedication and lot of contribution they face numerous challenges in their quest to preserve this ancient tradition. For ages having lived as pastoralists, the community hardly owns their livestock or agricultural lands.They have always lived under the constant shadow of poverty, backwardness and illiteracy. Successive governments in J&K have neither appreciated nor returned the favour of this community’s contributions. For instance, while the similarly placed communities –like the Gujjars and Bakerwals, and (even though they are usually better off for the reasons that they graze their own herds) have grabbed several benefits and opportunities in jobs and education through reservations, no such benefits have accrued to the Chopans in Kmr.

Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, reside the resilient Kashmiri Chopans.

Shepherd life in highland pastures

Seeking permission

Seeking permission for grazing right s in highland pastures

Landslide Incident in waterhail

Shepherds facing problems in highland pastures

Taufeeq Ahmad Chopan Rainawari. The deceased, age 24 years, had drowned in Dal Lake, Srinagar

Chopan about wild animals in highland pasture

shepherd life

two types

Dr. Raja muzzfar bhat Sahab while talking on Chopan issue.

Rearing of sheep's was profession our prophets. Don't make criticism of CHOPAN community peoples.

Don't insult chopan's and their occupational structure

Mr. Ghulam Mohi ud din Chopan Sahab talking with PR NEWS INDIA regarding issues of Chopan Community.

Sad news comes from Doodkhoot guriz bandipora.where dozens of sheeps died due to heavy snow falling

Chopans Demands Clarification on OBC Category. by @drrajamuzaffarbhat

counting of sheeps with tourists. 10 sheeps are missing .

Representation of chopan community by Basharat noor chopan . During pastoral convention at Gujarat.

MANZOOR Ah zargar talks about problems faced by chopan community's at higher pasture lands.

kashmiri shepherds [ chopan ] migrating from [ tosamadaan ] pastures to villages after 5 months .

life of chopans / Shepherds at higher altitudes of pasture lands .@drrajamuzaffarbhat

Representation of chopan community by dr raja muzaffar bhat .

challenges faced by chopan community peoples at higher pasture lands .

chopan community ignored. deserves for st status. dr raja muzaffar bhat.

Chopan community deserves for st status. emotional words of Rajab Chopan

sheep shearing machine used by kashmiri Shepard called chopan.

golden words of chopan [ phole ]. interesting video must watch it.

Ignored Chopans Stage Peaceful Protest in Srinagar " Demand S.T Status "

Jammu and Kashmir Chopan Welfare Association staged protest at press enclave Srinagar, demanding ST