{"id":2157,"date":"2024-01-09T07:34:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T07:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hwf.org.pk\/?p=2157"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:47:54","slug":"musk-deer-and-gumot-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hwf.org.pk\/?p=2157","title":{"rendered":"Musk Deer and Gumot National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Neelum Valley is located in Azad Kashmir Region. Neelum valley is a 144 km long bow-shaped
deeply forested region in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.
Neelum Valley is situated at the North & North-East of Muzaffarabad, running parallel to
Kaghan Valley. The two valleys are only separated by snow-covered peaks, some over 4000m
above sea level. Excellent scenic beauty, panoramic views, towering hills on both sides of the
noisy Neelum river, lush green forests, enchanting streams and attractive surroundings make the
valley a dream come true.
The socio-economic condition of community is poor. Most individuals depend on agriculture,
livestock and seasonal labor work in cities for their livelihood. In the area no any business or
factory exists. Only 7 % are engaged in government and army service, 2 % work in private jobs,
and 3 % are doing business at a micro level.
Social Profile
The society in District Neelum, is for the most part, ethnically homogeneous and egalitarian and
there is strong love for the motherland, language and local tradition. Almost 100% of the
residents are Muslims. Linguistically the region is rich and four major languages are spoken:
namely Kashmiri, Shina, Hindko and Gojri.
Majority of the District\u2019s population is poor and relies on agriculture and livestock for
subsistence.
Gender Profile
District Neelum is a male dominated area and women play little role in decision making. In most
areas women work in the field. However, their participation in commercial activities and
economy of the district is almost nonexistent. They are however, involved in poultry and
livestock rearing at a domestic level.
Focus Site: Upper Neelum Valley, AJK
Consumption of natural resources that is faster than it can be replenished results in depletion of
the natural environment. Contemporary global challenges are laden with issues of natural
resource availability and its management. Neelum District in Kashmir has a beautiful valley that
not only attracts tourists but also houses indigenous settlements along with an ancient temple
ruins. This valley is located at the Line of control (Loc) and is also divided by it. There are
amplified pressures on the natural environment of this area due to population and increased
tourism, excessive deforestation as well as dependency of livelihoods.
HWF aims to investigate and put forth creative propositions for conserving indigenous culture,
suggest alternate livelihoods and promote methods of conserving the environment focusing on<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-Timber forest products, Joint forest management and establishment of National Parks in the
area including of community-based tourism in Neelum Valley AJK.
Working strategy in District Neelum
Having vision and mission on protection of community based natural resource management and
community livelihood betterment HWF is working in the area by adopting following
methodology.
\uf0b7 Full participation of custodian local communities in the area.
\uf0b7 Best approach is to empower and educate the local communities of the area to safeguard
the natural environment and wildlife by developing nature club and VCCs.
\uf0b7 It needs to develop the resource management capacities of local communities,
government agencies and other development partners.
\uf0b7 At grass root level Community sensitization and mobilization
\uf0b7 At hamlet level Cos and at Village level VCCs formation
Integrated Management of Natural Resources and Poverty Alleviation in the
Neelum Valley
HWF is working in Neelum Valley since 2005 to date for the recognizing the importance of
restoring the balance between sustainable development and environment, the HWF works
towards empowering local communities by transforming attitudes towards conservation. The
various projects supported by the organization encourage communities to assume ownership of
and responsibility for their natural resources and built heritage; help develop the skills required
to understand and manage their environment; and augment government capacity to facilitate
local conservation efforts.
In Musk Deer National Park Gurez and Gumot National Park Sharda, HWF is working on
\uf0b7 Joint Forest Management (JFM); that includes the protection of forest production and
wildlife in MDNP area. HWF plays a mediation roll among stake holders, i.e.
Community, Forest Department and Wildlife Department.
\uf0b7 Community Based Harvesting Plan (CBHP) for non-timber forest production that
includes making effective polices and strategies for the harvesting of forest
production based on scientific methodology.
\uf0b7 Nomad Control; that includes policy making to seize or at least minimize the nomad
moment, a major threat to natural resources in MDNP.
\uf0b7 Capacity building of the Wildlife Department; that includes staff training, technical
support in planning and executing projects and strategies.
\uf0b7 And proper law enforcement; that includes advocating legislation and enforcement of
conservation and forest protection laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following projects have been implemented by HWF since 2005 to 2010
Sr# Name of project Source of Duration Project location<\/p>\n\n\n\n

funding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Community Based Biodiversity
Conservation in Northern Kashmir<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNDP Mar 2005
\u2010Nov 2006<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gumot National
Park, AJK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Forest & Habitat Management in
Northern Kashmir<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNDP Jul 2005
\u2010May 2007<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neelum Valley,
AJK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Water Supply and Sanitation Project in
Surgeon Valley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PPAF Apr 2007
\u2010Oct 2008<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neelum Valley,
AJK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 School Hygiene Promotion program in
Neelum Valley AJ&k.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abt
Associates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apr 2007
\u2010Oct 2007<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neelum Valley,
AJK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Establishment and Management of Pas
and Conservancies in District Neelum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSPN Jul 2008 \u2013
June 2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neelum Valley,
AJK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Physical Infrastructure Schemes
With the financial assistance of PPAF, HWF has worked in the Upper Neelum Valley since<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. HWF has implemented two projects of community institutional development and
    community physical infrastructure projects (2011-2013 and 2015-2016) in two UCs (Sharda and
    Gurez). Although HWF has provided some support by implementing projects in the field of
    sanitation, drinking water supply, soil conservation and irrigation, there are but also find some
    core issue regarding health and education of the project area that need to resolve with the support
    of PPAF immediately.
    Project beneficiaries
    During 2007 to 2013 HWF has implemented in different schemes like DWSS, Sanitation, Hydel
    Channels, foot path, Foot Bridge and Hydel Channel in different villages with the following
    beneficiaries.
    Project Types No of
    villages<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Beneficiaries
    population beneficiaries HHs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Drinking Water Supply schemes 18 19,916 1985
    Land protection\/Soil Conservation 7 5,478 622
    Micro Hydel Channels 6 9,343 1,072
    Foot Paths 8 13,195 1290
    Improvement of link road\/ Soling of link road 1 13,060 1,245
    Sanitation Schemes 8 2,829 450
    Foot Bridge 1 560 56
    Micro Hydels 1 2864 358
    Total 40 64,173 6492
    The overall progress of CPI schemes made against each project output during project time frame
    for 1 years & 6 months started from July 2015 to September 2016. During this period Total 35
    community physical infrastructure (CPI) schemes were planned, but by the passage of time and
    as per demand and feasibility of the actual No. of schemes increased 48, and all 48 schemes were
    completed successfully and 100% targets were achieved. Detail of beneficiaries and project cost
    is as under:
    Project Category Total
    Schemes
    HHs
    benefit.
    Total
    benefitted
    Male
    benefitted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Female
    benefitted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Total
    Cost (Rs.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DWSS 42 3279 31616 13713 17808 18,223,617
    Drainage and
    Sanitation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1 75 1375 550 825 376510
    1 66 960 264 396 149,000
    Soil Conservation 3 300 3000 1300 1700 2,136,134
    Irrigation 1 101 1198 480 718 636,000
    Total 48 3821 38149 16307 21447 21521261
    Social Mobilization
    Community Awareness and Involvement
    Social mobilization occupies a central place in HWF approach, with primary focus on working
    with the poor and disadvantaged. Social mobilization is a participatory process to raise
    awareness, mobilize and involve local institutions, local leadership and local communities to
    organize for collective action towards a common vision.
    Social Mobilization is at the heart of everything we do. Social mobilization is a dynamic,
    responsive process. HWF is stablishing mutual trust; understanding that there are mutual rights
    and responsibilities related to accountability and transparency; observing the principle of
    benefitting the community at large, rather than individuals, and ensuring that the poorest and
    most vulnerable people are included in the programming.
    HWF is working to reduce rural poverty in UC Sharda and Gurez by involving people in their
    own development through a process of social mobilization through formation of Village and
    Community Organizations (COs and VOs) of the poor to improve implementation of government
    and donor-supported initiatives
    We work with rural men and women to release their potential abilities and skills so as to build
    their knowledge and enable them decide their own development priorities. We also help people
    to find the resources they need to meet their identified needs. The purpose is to break the cycle of
    poverty, both economic poverty and \u2018poverty of opportunity\u2019. When community members come
    together for a common purpose \u2013 which is ultimately village wide socio-economic development
    \u2013 they are in a stronger position to bring about sustainable improvements in the quality of life.
    The first step of our approach to addressing development problems is to organize people into
    local organizations known as Community Organizations that are then able to identify and address
    local issues. We refer to this process as Social Mobilization. We assume that local people know
    best about local problems and that, in partnership with HWF, they have the talents and
    willingness to plan and implement local development. Mobilized communities work as
    \u2018platforms\u2019 for local development, helping to bring together communities, knowledge and
    resources. Depending on the local norms the CO members may be all men, all women, or, as
    happens in some places, \u2018mixed\u2019 COs, having both men and women members. Once formed,
    each CO elects a President and a Manager. The HWF staff and the CO members identify an
    Activist \u2013 an experienced local person who will take ideas forward \u2013 from amongst the CO
    members. In our support to the Community Organization we offer capacity building skills and
    awareness raising sessions to the CO Activists and\/or office holders.
    Committees to support and supplement COs and VOs: HWF encourages people to form
    Committees that assume responsibility for specific aspects of community life. Examples include
    Village Health Committees, School Management Committees, Natural Resource management
    committee and Sanitation Committees. In communities which have constructed physical<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    infrastructure projects, an operating and maintenance Committee ensures that the structure is
    properly maintained. Wherever these Committees are formed, they play a role in conveying
    information, encouraging local people to take part in new ways to meet local needs, and support
    and supplement the work of the COs and VOs.
    With support of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Programme, HWF\u2019s social mobilization efforts
    have contributed to helping people to raise their standard of living, initiate village-wide socio-
    economic development and realize new opportunities for themselves and their children. People
    have achieved new levels of awareness about their human rights and civic rights and obligations,
    and, perhaps most significantly for the long term, have become integrated into local systems of
    governance.
    Achievements
    223 medium\/small COs were formed\/strengthened, including 159 men COs and 65 women COs
    in two UCs of districts Neelum. While 22 Village organization were formed till date. HWF has
    also revitalized LSO in UC Sharda and Gurez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Currently Implementing Project in Neelum Valley AJK
    The Upper Neelum Valley, with its beautiful scenic landscapes and cool weather has immense
    tourism potential. However, promotion of tourism has received little attention from the
    government. Even though the communities and private sector are investing in tourism related
    businesses, this is being done without taking into consideration the environment or sustainability.
    A proactive, as opposed to a passive approach, is required to boost tourism in the valley and
    transform this sector into an engine of growth for the economy of AJK which will benefit the
    tourists and communities alike.
    Current project outlines interventions for development of community based sustainable tourism
    in District Neelum. The focus will be on engaging and involving low income communities
    located in areas which have a high tourism potential. This project will end in December 2019
    Major activities of project
    \uf0b7 Promoting community-based tourism in Upper Neelum Valley
    \uf0b7 Renovation of rooms at specified standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    TargetAchivement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    20
    40
    60
    80
    100
    120
    140
    160
    180
    200<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    7068
    175190<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    MaleFemaleTotalPcercentage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \uf0b7 Formation of web portal for marking
    \uf0b7 Establishment of call center
    \uf0b7 Community training on housekeeping, culinary and tour guide
    \uf0b7 Revitalization and formation of Community based organization
    Project implementation partner
    \uf0b7 Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF)
    \uf0b7 Akhuwat Foundation
    \uf0b7 Tourism Department \u2013 AJK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Rohtas Fort Conservation Programme
    Rohtas Fort, built in the 16th century at a strategic site in the north of Pakistan, Province of
    Punjab, is an exceptional example of early Muslim military architecture in central and south
    Asia. The main fortifications of this 70-hectare garrison consist of massive masonry walls more
    than four kilometers in circumference, lined with 68 bastions and pierced at strategic points by
    12 monumental gateways. A blend of architectural and artistic traditions from elsewhere in the
    Islamic world, the fort had a profound influence on the development of architectural style in the
    Mughal Empire. Sher Sha Suri, founder of the Suri dynasty, commenced construction of Rohtas
    Fort (also called Qila Rohtas) in 1541.
    The 16th century monument and a world heritage site, Rohtas Fort was built in 1541 AD on the
    order of Sher Shah Suri. The fort is located near Dina in Jhelum district 8 KM from G.T Road to
    the right side when traveling from Islamabad to Lahore.
     The Rohtas Fort Conservation Programme was conceived by the HWF in 2000 to help protect
    our national heritage ‘Rohtas Fort’ and develop it as a heritage site conforming to international
    standards of conservation and tourism. Under its Rohtas Fort Conservation program HWF has,
    with the support of the Royal Norwegian Embassy and Shell Pakistan Ltd. completed several
    projects of conservation, restoration and development.
    Objective
    \uf0b7 Continue public-private-corporate steering\/ management committee for collective decision
    making
    \uf0b7 Continue conservation to the site
    \uf0b7 Development of public and visitors\u2019 facilities
    \uf0b7 Development and management of site as a tourist spot
    \uf0b7 Community uplift
    Sher Shah Suri Museum:
    Funded by Royal Norwegian Embassy the Sher Shah Suri Museum was completed at a cost of
    Rs.4.00 million. The Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Shaukat Aziz inaugurated the museum on<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    April 22, 2006 at the eve of 3rd Sound & Light Show. The first floor of the Sohail Gate is one of
    the spaces that have been in continuous use since the construction of the fort in the mid sixteenth
    century. It maintains its original ambience in architecture, masonry, and construction. Till
    recently it was in use by the Deputy Commissioner as a rest house for visiting officials.
    Unfortunately, the entire walls and roofs of the first floor had been plastered in Portland a couple
    of years ago in complete contravention of the Venice Charter, now at a huge cost, and with great
    care all of the cement had to be removed to expose the original stone work below.
    Sculptures exhibits have been placed at the far end of the room. This layout will allow visitors to
    enter the room through one door leading into the right aisle, pass the sculptures exhibit, and
    move down the left aisle and exit through a second door. All the doors and windows were recast
    in good quality Deodar wood. The doors at the far end have been closed shut, the outer wall of
    the building which by seepage of rainwater was in danger of collapse, was repaired.
    Two sets of sculptural exhibits have been executed: one, a model of Sher Shah Suri flanked by
    two darbans (soldiers), and the second, a model of a Suri queen at her toilette, helped by a lady-
    in-waiting. The mannequins have been designed by a team of architects and artists, with input
    from members of the HWF; the costumes have been designed by Shahnaz Ismail a well-known
    textile artist at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture; the costumes are based on the
    scanty records that exist of period costume, complemented by the artist\u2019s interpretation and
    vision.
    The floor and roof of the courtyard outside the museum has been landscaped using stone tiles,
    and benches have been placed for the convenience of visitors.
    Documentation of the Sohail Gate
    The complete architectural documentation of the gate is complete in end of 2006. It took nearly
    twice the time planned as the measurements of the exterior of the gate had to be conducted in
    physically very difficult circumstances. There are major architectural and creative inputs
    employed by the master craftsmen of the time in the execution of the oriole windows on the face
    of the gate which clearly depict their excellence. Almost none the work is mirrored from the left
    to the right or vice versa
    Rohtas Fort Master Conservation Plan
    For the short term and long-term strategy for conservation and development of Rohtas fort. HWF
    contracted with M\/S Unicon Consulting Service (Private) Limited for the preparation of master
    conservation plan. The Master plan addresses the issues of conservation, restoration site
    Management and visitation.
    The Master Plan was approved in the 5th meeting of the Steering Committee for conservation
    \/Restoration of Rohtas Fort. The meeting directed to circulate the copies of The Master Plan to
    all members for their comments and suggestions.
    Suri Park and Path Lights
    Bulbs and path lights previously installed at the Suri Park were not in the working condition. As
    the sun set all the surrounding area turned into dark which creates difficulties for the visitors
    coming from the nearby areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    All out of order bulbs of Suri Park and Path Lights from Sher Shah Suri Chowk to Sher shah Suri
    Museum road. Now the visitors can enjoy at night as well.
    Protection and Stabilization of Langar Khani Gate
    Langar Khani Gate that memorizes a food warehouse for Sher Shah Suri\u2019s army as the Fort used
    to house force of up to 30,000 men. This area was in pitiable condition, before the revamping
    work visitors took no interest to visit this place due to its wretched condition.
    HWF felt if proper attention was not given to this area, there was a danger that this area may get
    collapse and would lost its identity, HWF started work at Langar Khani area with the removal of
    invasive species.
    We have restored the centuries-old stepped water well named \u2018bowlies\u2019 having two approaches.
    The access points have partially been restored enabling the visitors to have a safe and close look
    of the well.
    Work at the Langar Khani gate area completed in two months of time. Conservation wok at the
    area gave new look, which attracts the visitors towards this area. After renovation and
    preservation work, the local community would benefit with the increased number of visitors that
    ultimately would enrich business activity in the locality.
    Protection and Stabilization of Visitors Information Center
    The fort is visited by thousands of the people daily, there was only information center was closed
    due to the loss of support from the department. So, the visitors go back without getting any
    information about the fort. Therefore, HWF with the permission of department opened the SAK
    \u2013 Visitor\u2019s Information Center, with the employment of one person to secure and educate the
    visitor.
    Reopening of information center was not enough it required the conservation work to keep it
    protect for long period of time. Therefore, continuing to facilitate the visitors we have done
    masonry work including lime surkhi plaster under coat of white lime and surkhi and thick
    finishing layer of lime and fine grit of surkhi. Mud plaster on the walls mixed with cow dug,
    bhusa and clay and the stone slabs of 2.5 ft height installed on walls border with the floor.
    Electric equipment including bulb and main control breaker had been replaced.
    Visitors come here first and get all the information about the Fort and then go to the Museum and
    other important areas of the fort.
    Beautification of Maan Singh Haveli and Shah Chand Wali Area
    The area associated to Haveli Maan Singh and Shah Chand Wali Gate had lost its green beauty
    due unavailability of water supply system. This can be done only through the laying a network of
    water pipeline, installation of submersible pump and building a concrete tank to store water
    received from the visual park through the water motor.
    Lying of water pipeline, installation of water tank and the construction of water tank have been
    completed. Watering to the complete area has been completed.
    Repair of Public Toilets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fort is visited by hundreds of the local and foreign visitors every day and there is only toilet for
    the visitors which were not in the condition of use. There was no light in the toilet, taps were
    broken and the white wash was totally vanished from the walls of the toilet.
    All the broken stuff were repaired and fitted as new where necessary, new water motor, water
    tank installed and laid the pipe line for the uninterrupted supply of water for the toilet. Doors,
    windows, ceiling and walls repainted which gives a new look to the toilets.
    Current Situation:
    Conservation work on the site is stagnant, which was attributed to the passage of the Master plan.
    This in no way hampered emergency conservation work which should have continued. The total
    allocation this year was of 10 million rupees of which 5 million was withdrawn in December,
    and there is little chance that the remainder would be spent this year.
    Expenditure on the development of public facilities was the forte of the foundation, for which
    exception to rules were made and an account established in which the entry fee money was
    deposited with an annual grant from the Prime Minister. The current DCO, citing relevant
    government financial rules has expressed his reservations to sign the cheques to release
    payments from this account, which the Ministry of Culture has accepted.
    It has been suggested that the Project Director for Rohtas should be the signatory to the account,
    the notification to this effect has yet to be received from the Ministry.
    The HWF continues to support local staff for documentation, visitor services, an account, site
    cleaners and an electrician. The foundation also supports Rohtas with gardening implements,
    plants, instruction boards, and urgent needs<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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