• GYASA are a Students, Youths & Civil society of Gorkhas that works for the welfare of Indian Gorkha community settled in different parts of India.

• We are a civil association established in 2014 and was initiated by like-minded Gorkha youth based in Delhi to connect all Gorkha people from across the country.

• GYASA has its support & membership from Gorkha individuals and organizations from Manipur, Assam, Dehradun, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, Pune and other parts of the country. We initiated the concept of #Gorkhalism (unity of all Gorkhas as “Indian Gorkhas”)

• We work closely with other North-eastern communities, bodies and individuals on various socio-cultural issues.

• Currently, Our association is most active in Delhi and Gurgaon region and has been working on uniting the voice of Gorkha living in the region.

• A Strong support system for Gorkhas in Delhi, who are working closely with Delhi police for NorthEast, and authorities to get our voice heard.

• Helped a Gorkha brother who was caught in case of trespassing property and assisted him and his release from Sarojini Nagar Police Station in June

• Assisted a Gorkha didi who was found in Delhi Park. We took them to hospital, their family came and now they are back home safely in Darjeeling in July 2015

• Took up the case of the 3 Gorkha youths assaulted and worked with various other Gorkha organizations and individuals to seek justice for the victims. Today, the case is in the court and the first hearing was scheduled for 16th of June 2015, BAIL was DENIED. (Ongoing)

• Took up the case of a Gorkha girl assaulted by a stalker and fighting for justice in the court. Case is being pursued in Haryana District Court and the next hearing is 24th August, 2015. (Ongoing)

Initiatives

● Assisting in a Gorkha lady being assaulted by an Auto-Rickshaw driver in Gurgaon who was using bad languages like “kitne me chalegi” and other. FIR is registerd in Sector - 29 Gurgaon at this present point in time.

● Conceptualized #SaveNepal, #RebuildNepal project and conducted a donation drive in Delhi. Collected about 9 lakhs in a weeks time, Worked with different NGOs and other organizations on the project. Today, we have adopted a village, Chalalganesthan, Ward no Kabrepallanchock dirstrict in Nepal. Our volunteers have build 41 bamboo and Jasta houses and trained the locals too. We Hired a paid team of bamboo experts from Manipur and sent them to Nepal for the same.

● Organised 201st Bhanu Jayanti & 1st all Delhi/NCR Gorkha with Delhi Police for Northeast on 14th July, 2015 at Jt Commissioner of Police Conference hall and was hosted by Robin Hibu IPS, IGP(Nodal officer for Northeast)

• Intervening and running for various unregistered crime offences across Delhi and Gurgaon at odd hours. Most of these cases relate to intoxicated brawls. Have taken people to hospitals and advise them on maintaining public decorum.

• Supported Arunachal Pradesh Civil society for their fight against “Stapled Visa” and discrimina Arunachali citizens by eing issued “Stapled Visa”

• Connecting with various other North Eastern communities on different social issues and establish a culture of mutual help and support for each other.

• Set up a helpdesk for Gorkha students wanting to apply for various Delhi University colleges for the 2015 session. Guided multiple students and helped them with their applications. (June 2015)

• All these initiative with Rs. 0 funding so far and with voluntary collections from individuals and Humanitarians.

Charter of Demands • Activate and galvanize Gorkhas Bhavan as referral center

of crisis. Besides the existing NE Helpline, work towards creating a separate helpline specifically to handle issues from the Gorkha community. Request for an emergency 24×7 helpline at Gorkha Bhavan (even existing reception office landline can be turned into helpline).

• Demand for appointment of Nodal Officer to liaise with police related problems.

• Nominate of genuine youth every year from the Gorkha community in Delhi for Delhi Police representatives who can represent and intervene in any Gorkha related issues, irrespective of the regions.

• 2 GYASA members are expected to be selected for Delhi police for North East Representative for 2015-2016

• Demand for a Gorkha Cultural Centre at Delhi, where government or any organizations can requisite Gorkha songs and dances for performing at prestigious cultural events. A healthy cultural exchange can go a long way in spreading friendliness and peace among communities.

• Explore the possibility of constructing youth and working hostels for Gorkha on the lines of YMCA or North-East working hostels.

• Organize awareness campaign with NGOs on education, competitive examinations, human trafficking, legal awareness etc.

Introspection and action within our society• Form a Whatsapp group of Gorkha think-tanks for frequent and

immediate coordination. Successfully accomplished, Robin Hibu IPS, JCP of Delhi Police created a whatsaap group wherein NorthEast Nodal Officer has given ADMIN rights to 2 GYASA members. Now we have 6 Whatsaap Group with 100 members each including GYASA Gurgaon, GYASA 1, GYASA 2, GYASA Mumbai & Pune, GYASA FC and most importantly GYASA Think Tank.

• Organize an annual Gorkha festival where all Indian Gorkhas can participate. Honor genuine people during such functions.

• Identify bright Gorkha students from poor financial background with an interest to pursue education. Provide them scholarship from different fund available either with government/leaders, philanthropists.

• Encourage/Support/Fund/Guide more students to prepare for UPSC, Vocational Training, Medical Examination and more.

• Create a directory of Gorkha for Delhi & NCR with detail name, ranks, occupation, email, organizations, area of experts like lawyers, doctors, journalists, chef, housekeeping, carpentry and so on.

• Send as many representative to Delhi Police for North East folk to liaison and coordinate with the police in the wake of any untoward incident.

• Monthly/Quaterly meeting of youth leaders, student representatives, NGOs, employee unions, politicians, or other prominent Gorkha people in NCR. Also regular meetings with Resident Welfare Association (RWA’s) & many other local bodies in Delhi to apprise about Gorkhas and to bridge the gap and concerns

• Form an Apex Gorkha civil body by involving Gorkha representatives by various Gorkha associations in NCR. Try and involve at least one member from all Gorkha settled states in India.

• Minutes of every meeting be drawn and complied with immediately. Such meetings should be open to all irrespective of the political affiliation. However, only social non-political issues should be discussed during such meetings.

Upcoming Plans for #Gorkhalism1. All Gorkhas including Politicians, Intellectuals,

Professors, Think Tanks, Students, Civil bodies come

under 1 roof in JNU to discuss about Gorkha

2. Organize an Annual Gorkha Day in Delhi to promote

Gorkha culture, food, folk traditions and literature. The

festival will promote Gorkha culture and art and cultural

interactions with other communities in Delhi.

3. Organising Gorkha Premier Leaque (GPL) in Delhi where

we have upto 15 team Gorkha and non Gorkha teams

expected to participate. Sports binds all human

4. Discuss ideas to publish a biennial or annual magazine

for the Gorkha community living across the country. We

will promote writings, social issues concerning the

Gorkha, music, movies, and other social issues in the

Indian Gorkha community.

5. Organise Diwali Dewsi/Bhaile Program & Carol. GYASA

members usually volunteer to make Shyaal Roti & Sabji

and we hope this time it is the same

GYASA’s Vision

• Build an all-India level apex body of Gorkha civilians to raise concerns to the government/administration and work with the

concerned authorities to address the issues.

• Work in the interest of Gorkhas diaspora spread across India and take up issues concerning the welfare of the community

in all parts of the country.

• Assist and guide students coming to Delhi to pursue their higher education.

• Career counselling and guidance for students and youths seeking for job opportunities in the Delhi.

• Encourage and support student from the community aspiring for civil services/medical/engineer/law studies. Explore

channels to sponsor education for talented candidates from the community and help them achieve their dreams.

• To act as a platform for redressal of grievances facing the community members across all parts of the country.

Counsel/help/guide people on how to seek justice for any problems they have within the framework of the law.

GYASA’s Vision• Create a non-political platform to work for the greater welfare of the community members settles across India and act

as an interface between the law enforcement bodies and the general public to resolve any issues faced by Gorkhas.

• To promote cultural learnings between Gorkhas and other communities in order to maintain a peaceful coexistence and

social harmony. Bridge the communication gap by spreading awareness about Gorkha people and their beautiful culture

by participating and organizing various cultural exchange programs taking place across the country.

• We are not a complaint forum that will act or be perceived as an anti-establishment/anti-government. We are here to

assist in narrowing down the bridge between the government/administration and the public and help the government

understand the cultural intricacies of our community and assist the concerned authorities to understand our concerns.

• Abide by and owe allegiance to the constitution of India and work within the framework of the constitution. Work

towards safeguarding constitutional rights and privileges bestowed to the citizens of the country.

• Most importantly, create awareness about our fundamental duties as citizen of India and encourage people to take part

in various social initiatives environmental and cleaniless projects, rahaagiri, relief works, etc

• To imbibe a culture of responsible and proud citizens among Gorkha youth and students.

GYASA in the News

Some of our Activities & Cause we are fighting covered by Media and more about US:

http://easternskymedia.co.in/unity-of-gorkhas-how-we-are-uniting-as-we-seek-justice-for-the-voiceless/http://easternskymedia.co.in/tag/bezbaruah-committee/http://darjeelingtimes.com/gyasa-appeal-please-extend-financial-support-to-fight-court-case/http://www.indiangorkhas.in/2015/05/gorkhas-feel-need-for-all-india-apex.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV1WJydY_CQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUS4_MaWrwohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgoH3NGlJoYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9znw2l5VbX4&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmLtA0tPa9I&feature=youtu.behttp://easternskymedia.co.in/bhanu-jayanti-celebrated-first-delhincr-gorkha-community-meeting-with-delhi-police-for-north-east-held/