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{{short description|Literary, cultural organization of Jammu and Kashmir}}
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| full_name = Adbi Markaz Kamraz Jammu and Kashmir
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| headquarters = [[Baramulla]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
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| leader_name = Mohmmad Amin Bhat
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| leader_name2 = Shabnum Tailgami
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'''Adbi Markaz Kamraz''' ('''AMK'''), also known as '''Adbee Markaz Kamraz Jammu and Kashmir''' ('''AMKJK'''), is the oldest and largest [[Cultural institution|cultural]] and [[Literary society|literary organisation]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is focused on promoting and preserving [[Culture of Kashmir|Kashmiri culture]], [[Literature of Kashmir|literature]], art, and [[Kashmiri language|language]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/mehbooba-becomes-first-mp-to-take-oath-in-kashmiri-wins-praise-of-cultural-groups-in-valley/story-2OXQh02PBJedRH9KYp6efP.html|title=Mehbooba becomes first MP to take oath in Kashmiri, wins praise of cultural groups in Valley|date=June 6, 2014|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/who-was-shujaat-bukhari-veteran-journalist-killed-a-day-before-eid-in-kashmir/1206620/|title=Who was Shujaat Bukhari? Veteran journalist killed a day before Eid in Kashmir|date=June 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-finally-a-lit-fest-for-kashmir-1677382|title=Finally, a lit fest for Kashmir|first=|last=|date=April 18, 2012|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]}}</ref>

Sponsored by the [[government of Jammu and Kashmir]], it is headquartered in the [[Baramullah district]] of the [[Kashmir Valley]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/dc-baramulla-inaugurates-head-office-building-of-adbee-markaz-kamraz/|title=DC Baramulla inaugurates head office building of Adbee Markaz Kamraz|work=India Education Diary|date=27 December 2020 }}</ref> It comprises 22 to 24 registered literary and cultural organizations in the valley responsible for literary activities such as promoting research, arranging meetings, and publishing books by Kashmiri writers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/dr-hajini-takes-over-as-secretary-cultural-academy-81438/|title=Dr Hajini Takes Over as Secretary Cultural Academy|date=June 27, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/hajini-is-new-secy-jkaacl|title=Hajini is new Secy JKAACL|website=Rising Kashmir|access-date=7 January 2021|archive-date=8 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108155346/http://risingkashmir.com/news/hajini-is-new-secy-jkaacl|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/j-k/shahnaz-rashids-book-of-poems-released-489756|title=Shahnaz Rashid's book of poems released|first=Tribune News|last=Service|website=Tribuneindia News Service}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/kashmir-to-have-first-international-lit-fest/story-G6FUwsyrMAs8PSTSHooXjO.html|title=Kashmir to have first international lit fest|date=April 17, 2012|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

In 2012, it organised the [[Kashmir Literature Festival]], the first-ever [[literary festival]] focused on internationalizing the Kashmiri language and addressing the issues responsible for its decline in the state. It was inspired by similar events in [[Jaipur Literature Festival|Jaipur]] and [[Karachi Literature Festival|Karachi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bookworm/bookworm-s-trail/kashmir-to-have-first-ever-international-literary-fest_2278.htm|title=Kashmir to have first ever international literary fest|date=April 17, 2012|website=Zee News}}</ref> Later that year, it established one of its [[branch office]]s for literary activities in [[Delhi]] aimed at highlighting and promoting the Kashmiri language for [[Kashmiris]] in the [[National Capital Region (India)|National Capital Region]] (NCR).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/amk-establishes-unit-in-delhi-13568/|title=AMK Establishes Unit In Delhi|date=December 13, 2012}}</ref>

== Base units ==
In 2015, the organisation proposed establishing its headquarters in [[London]] and [[New York City]] to promote and safeguard the Kashmiri language abroad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/news.aspx?news=AMK-to-go-global--to-set-up-units-in-London-and-New-York-------1443|title=AMK to go global, to set up units in London and New York : Bukhari|date=September 2, 2015|website=KNS}}</ref> It has also been engaged with the state government to introduce regional languages in the curriculum recognised by the [[Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.5dariyanews.com/news/3437-Adbee-Markaz-Kamraz-discusses-growth-of-Kashmiri-language-with-CM|title=Adbee Markaz Kamraz discusses growth of Kashmiri language with CM|website=5 Dariya News}}</ref>

== Journals ==
Adbi Markaz Kamraz publishes a biannual academic journal called Praave, also spelled Prav or Prave, which highlights the work of the organization and the associated individuals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/amk-releases-special-issue-of-prav/|title=AMK releases special issue of "Prav"|date=December 7, 2015|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref>

== Composition ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Name
! Designation
! Term
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Amin Bhat
| President
| 2021–present
|<ref>https://kashmirlife.net/amin-bhat-is-adbi-markaz-president-258162/</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Farooq Shaheen
| Secretary
|2021–present
|<ref>https://kashmirlife.net/amin-bhat-is-adbi-markaz-president-258162/</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Majeed Majaz]]
| Treasurer
| {{n/a}}
| rowspan="2"|<ref>https://kashmirlife.net/amin-bhat-is-adbi-markaz-president-258162/</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Jameel Ansari
| Media Secretary
| 2021–present
|}

== Awards established ==
It has established various literary awards such as Shehjar-e-Adab Lolab, Khilat-e-Hanfi Sopori, and Sharaf-e-Kamraz, which, according to the organisation, is one of the most prestigious awards in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/adbee-markaz-kamraz-announces-annual-awards/|title=Adbee Markaz Kamraz announces annual awards|website=Greater Kashmir|access-date=20 September 2025}}</ref> These awards are presented to writers and educationists in recognition of their contribution to the Kashmiri language and literature annually.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130507/kashmir.htm#5|title=Srinagar DC, Mirwaiz to get award for promoting Kashmiri language|website=The Tribune India|access-date=20 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2day Kashmiri conference concludes - Scoop News Jammu Kashmir |url=http://www.scoopnews.in/det.aspx?q=40457 |website=Scoop News |access-date=20 September 2025}}</ref>

==Digitalisation initiatives==
In 2023, Adbi Markaz Kamraz launched an online campaign advocating for the inclusion of the Kashmiri language in Google and Android translation tools, as well as the development of a dedicated keyboard. While Microsoft already offers this option, it remains in its early stages and requires further improvement.

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== External links ==
*{{Official website|amkamraz.org}}

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[[Category:Organisations based in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Cultural organisations based in India]]
[[Category:State agencies of Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Writers' organisations based in India]]
[[Category:Poetry organizations]]
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