THE MEOS OF MEWAT

THE MEOS OF MEWAT

Old Neighbours of New Delhi

Foreword

A great deal of research is being done now, but the project of which this report is the result was undertaken in order to prepare the way for plans of reconstruction and development. Dr. Amir-Ali has explained clearly what needs to be done and why. Particularly noteworthy is his emphasis on the responsibility of the Muslim com-munity as a whole for the uplift of the Meos. This res-ponsibility is being fulfilled in part by the Tablighi Jama’at. The Jamia Rural Institute could also put its shoulder to some wheel. But the primary responsibility lies on the governments of the states concerned. It is they really who are on trial, for what they do for the benefit of a backward community like the Meos will be an index of their alertness and of the strength of their belief in a welfare state.

An experienced and talented social scientist like Dr. Amir-Ali does not need words of appreciation from a layman. His work speaks for itself. Let us hope and pray that it will lead to projects of practical development.

M. MUJEEB

Jamia Millia

New Delhi

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