Dr. Rafique Anjum Chair Professor in Tribal Studies, BGSBU Rajouri

Doctor of Medicine MBBS (Jmu) M.D.Paedia (K.U)
JK Health & Medical Education Ex. Lecturer/Registrar GMC Srinagar

Doctor of Philosophy M.A. NET, Urdu; M.A. NET, English M.A. NET, JKSET, Islamic Studies K.U.
Ph.D. Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar Writer/Researcher/Publisher

A Brief Resume
Dr. Rafique Anjum

Having previously worked as Registrar & Lecturer Paedia in GMC Srinagar (2004-2009), Consultant Paediatrician, with J&K Health & Medical Education Department (2009-2017) and Asstt. Professor in in Islamic Studies (2017-2023), Dr. Anjum is presently Chair Professor in Tribal Studies (Since 5/2023) and Director/Coordinator, Centre for Research in Gojri, Pahari & Kashmiri, at BGSBU Rajouri (J&K)

In Medical - Further Dr. Anjum has put in 30 years of uninterrupted gazetted service in PB-4 and retired under V. R.S. on August 31, 2017. He was conferred with “State Humanity Award 2018” for his selfless service to Humanity over past 30 years.

In literature - Dr. Rafique Anjum has authored more than 40 books including, first ever History of Gojri Literature in 10 volumes, Gojri-English-Hindi dictionary, Gojri Grammar, Gojri Kahwat Kosh & Banjara, a treatise on life and works of Indo-Pak Gojri writers; besides the Online Gojri Webonary and Gojri Translation of Quran available in Islam-360 App.

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Life Member, Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Mumbai

Dr. Rafique Anjum had been awarded with Life Member, Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Mumbai in 2016.

State Humanity Award

Awarded with State Humanity Award in 2018.

Member, Indian Academy of Paediatrics Mumbai

Member Indian Academy of Paediatrics Mumbai (Life member) since : 2004.

Award for Excellence in Literature

State Level "Award for Excellence in Literature", JKAACL in 2007.

Member General Council J&K Cultural Academy

Member General Council J&K Cultural Academy from 2005-2010.

Trustee Gurjar Desh Cheritable Trust Jammu

Has been a Trustee Gurjar Desh Cheritable Trust Jammu since 1992.

Exceptional honor of being a key member in :

  • Establishment of ‘Department of Islamic Studies’ at BGSB University Rajouri-2017
  • Establishment of Centre for Research in Gojri, Pahari and Kashmiri languages at BGSBU-2018

Exceptional honor of being a key member in :

  • Establishment of PG Programme in Gojri & Pahari under CRGPKL at BGSBU-2022
  • Establishment of Chair in Tribal Studies in Centre for Research (CRGPKL) at BGSBU-2023

Academic Affiliation / Positions

Dr. Anjum is presently Chair Professor in Tribal Studies (Since 5/2023) and Director/Coordinator, Centre for Research in Gojri, Pahari & Kashmiri, at BGSBU Rajouri (J&K)

"Pichli nisaf sadi men jo Gojri adab tehrir hua he us men se Dr. Rafique Anjum ka hissa nikaal dijiye to aesa khalaa samne aaye ga jo oonche suron men bolne lage ga"Padam Shree Kh.M.Y. Taing, (Ex. DG Culture)