Mohammad Saleem Beg is an Indian art conservator, historian and columnist.[1][2][3] He is working to conserve / preserve the artworks, architecture, archaeology, besides museum collections mainly connected to Kashmir heritage.[4] He prepared the research dossier of seven crafts include papier-mache, pashmina, Khatamband, Woodwork, Pinjrakari (latticework), Ari and Metal craft which placed the Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir in the list of UNESCO creative cities network for 2021, in the field of craft and folk art.[5][6]
Saleem Beg | |
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| Born | 1949 Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Gandhi Memorial College, University of Kashmir |
| Occupation(s) | Art conservator, Historian, Columnist |
| Organizations | Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH, J&K Chapter) |
| Notable work | UNESCO Creative Cities Network inclusion for Srinagar (2021), Restoration of Oont Kadal, Aali Masjid, Thag Baab Sahib shrine |
| Awards | Highest State Award (2017, Government of Jammu and Kashmir), EEC fellowship (1998) |
Early life
editMohammad Saleem Beg was born in 1949 in Srinagar , the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.[7] He was educated at the Gandhi Memorial College and University of Kashmir.[8][9]
After studies, Beg joined government service in the year 1975 and retired after rendering 31 years of public service as the Director General of Tourism, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Since 2006 he is convener of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage – INTACH, J&K Chapter.[10][11][12]
Awards and recognition
editFor his contribution in preserving, documenting and dissemination of the ethno cultura heritage of Kashmir, Beg won the highest State Award in 2017 from the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.[13] He was awarded an EEC fellowship in 1998.[14] Besides, he has been awarded by a number of Universities, NGOs for his outstanding work in the field of research and documentation.[15]
Work and contribution
editIn 2013, Beg was appointed as a member of the organisation of India - National Monument Authority (NMA), Government of India where he served for five year.[16][17][18] As a conservator-restorer his documentation work has provided a base to declare Srinagar among 49 cities as part of the creative city network by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) under the Crafts and Folk Arts category in 2021.[19] [20] [21] Restoration of past glory of Mughal era camel hump-shaped Oont Kadal in middle of Dal Lake and Aali Masjid an Architecture of 15th Century and Thag Baab Sahib (RA) shrine in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir was done by him.[22][23][24][25]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Life, Kashmir (10 November 2013). "Muhammad Saleem Beg". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ http://intach.org/chapter/pdf/intach-jk-news.pdf Convener INTACH J&K, M Saleem Beg among 31 given state awards Retrieved on 28 June 2022
- ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/india/seven-years-on-jk-still-waits-for-formation-of-heritage-conservation-body/%7Ctitle=J&K -still waits for formation of heritage conservation body|website=Kashmir Life. Com Jammu & Kashmir India
- ^ http://intach.org/chapter/pdf/intach-jk-news.pdf Convener INTACH J&K, M Saleem Beg among 31 given state awards Retrieved on 28 June 2022
- ^ "Nomination dossier of Srinagar as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art – DRONAH". www.dronah.org. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304007892_Issues_of_conservation_and_adaptation_in_protecting_Kashmir's_vernacular_heritage Issues of conservation and adaptation in protecting Kashmir’s vernacular heritage Retrieved on 28 June 2022
- ^ Life, Kashmir (11 November 2013). "Muhammad Saleem Beg". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Home". kashmiruniversity.net.
- ^ "Saleem Beg's New Baby | Kashmir Forum". www.kashmirforum.org. 26 August 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Saleem Beg – Head – Kashmir Chapter of INTACH | Mpositive.in". 27 April 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Civil Society Participation > Consultative Status>Profile United Nations Economic and Social Council Official website.
- ^ "The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Madurai News : INTACH gets special status for its efforts". 31 October 2007. Archived from the original on 31 October 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ http://jkgad.nic.in/pdf/award.pdf List of STATE AWARD winners
- ^ "Saleem Beg's New Baby | Kashmir Forum". www.kashmirforum.org. 26 August 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ IANS (8 November 2021). "Srinagar Makes it to UNESCO's Network of Creative Cities". TheQuint. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "NMA". www.nma.gov.in. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Saleem Beg joins as a member of NMA - Scoop News Jammu Kashmir".
- ^ "709 M. Saleem Beg & Hakim Sameer Hamdani, Craft, Kashmiriyat and commerce".
- ^ "Intach JK Chapter files Retrieved on June 2022" (PDF).
- ^ IANS (9 May 2019). "INTACH preparing dossier for Srinagar's heritage city bid". Business Standard India. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ IANS (8 November 2021). "Srinagar Makes it to UNESCO's Network of Creative Cities". TheQuint. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Wani, Arif Shafi (30 September 2018). "CURTAIN RAISER: Germany to fund restoration of 17th century Oont Kadal in Dal Lake". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Aali Masjid: An architectural marvel of 15th century Kashmir". Rising Kashmir. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304007892_Issues_of_conservation_and_adaptation_in_protecting_Kashmir's_vernacular_heritage Issues of conservation and adaptation in protecting Kashmir’s vernacular heritage
- ^ Beg, M. Saleem (8 March 2022). "Debunking an urban myth about Taj Mahal". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 September 2024.