CWS

Publications of Minorities Programme

1. Development Concerns of Marginalised Muslims – A Study on Socio-economic Status of Muslims in Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh.

Publishers    :  Centre for World Solidarity, Hyderabad

Prepared by :  Development Action for Marginalised Muslims, Anantapur

Edited by     :  Shaik Anwar, Khasim Peera and Syed Najiullah

Year             :   August 2005

It is a micro level study conducted in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. A survey was conducted with random sample from Muslims, Backward Classes and Scheduled Caste population of 22 villages. The data was collected on literacy, drop out rate, child labour, health and family planning, occupational pattern, gender ratio, polygamy, divorce, single women, women in Self Help Groups and beneficiaries from government support.

The study conclusively proved that Muslims are as backward as other marginalised sections like SCs and BCs. On some development indicators their condition is worse. It also shattered the myths about polygamy among Muslims and also showed that family planning is gaining acceptance among the rural Muslims. This book gives good insight into the conditions of Muslims in comparison with other marginalised sections.

2. Schemes for the Welfare of Minorities (In English and Telugu)

            Publishers       : Centre for World Solidarity

            Prepared by    : Centre for Social Justice

            Compiled by   : Aariz Mohammed &

          Syed Najiullah

             Supervised by : Shaik Anwar

             Year                 : December 2005

This is a compilation of various government schemes available for the welfare of   minorities in Andhra Pradesh. This book contains useful information on schemes of Minorities Welfare department, State Minorities Finance Corporation, scholarships, self employment schemes, Urdu Academy schemes, housing schemes and central government schemes. It gives details of the scheme, eligibility and contact addresses.

This book is particularly intended for spreading awareness among the minority community as they are very poor in utilisation of government programmes. It is also useful for those who are working for the development of minority communities.

3. Marginalised Minorities and their Development – Workshop Report

Publishers    : Centre for World Solidarity

            Prepared by : Khasim Peera and T. Satya Kumar

            Edited by      : Shaik Anwar and Syed Najiullah

            Year              : March 2006

It is a report of the workshop on ‘Development Concerns of Marginalised      Muslims’ conducted by Centre for World Solidarity and its partners DAMM Network. This report contains the proceedings of the workshop, attended by the government officials, academicians, representatives of development agencies and grassroots level organisations working for the development of minority communities.

This report throws light on various issues of minorities’ development such as development of marginalised Muslims and the role of voluntary organisations, child labour and education among Muslim community, the issues of Muslim women, the plight of Urdu medium schools and misconceptions about Muslims. It also deals with the resolutions of the workshop which elaborate on the interventions required for the development of minority communities.

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Centre for World Solidairty (CWS) based in Hyderabad is working for the development of marginalised sections of the society such as women, daliths, tribals and minorities. The above mentioned three books will be useful for the civil society organisations and policy makers. 

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Email:  minorities_cws@yahoo.com

Contact Person:

   Syed Najiullah

   Minorities Programme 

   Cenre for World Solidarity