Bir Tibetan Society
A brief story of Bir Tibetan Society, Himachal Pradesh:
Introduction:
This settlement was established in 1967 under the Tibetan Industrial Rehabilitation Scheme on the total area of 78 acres of land.
Settlement Location
This settlement is located in North India of Himalayas ranges in the State of Himachal Pradesh which is about 60-70 Kms away from Dharamsala. The altitude of the place is about 1400 meters away from the sea level. The temperature of the place range between 28 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius.The average annual rainfall at the place is 310 cm.
Settlement Population
| Initial population | 500 |
| Present Population | 727 |
Number of village in settlement:
The settlement consist of only one village.
Settler's Livelihood
The settlement then started a carpet weaving center and noodle manufacturing which latter become the major source of income for the settlers and the society. During winter, most of the settlers go out to sell winter garments in various towns and cities in India. This vocation has now become very important source of income for them yet this seasonal migration of able bodied in large number has adverse social, cultural and health effects to the out-migrants.
Facilities in the settlement
| School | One days school up to class V. One Creche and Nursery One TCV Suja borading school |
| Health facilities | 1) modern allopathic hospital 1) Tibetan Medical and Astro institute |
| Monastery | 1) Dzongsar Institute, Sakya samdup dechen Choekhorling |
| Old People's Home | none |
Administrative setup
Settlement Office
The settlement officer, appointed by the Central Tibetan
Administration, Dharamsala is the overall incharge of the
settlement in all aspects, from maintaining law and order to
development. He acts as a link between CTA, state and central
government agencies and any other concerns. Under him, there is an
elected camp leader who is assisted by group leaders. All
development works are implemented through the camp leaders.
Settlement officer takes all major decisions in consultation with
the camp leaders and are the most important link between the
settlement office and the community. All
development works are implemented through the camp leaders.
Settlement officer takes all major decisions in consultation with
the camp leaders and are the most important link between the
settlement office and the community.
Local Assembly:
Like every other genuine democratic system the Tibetans in Bir Tibetan Society elect
their own representative for better understanding of the problems
with them. These elected members act as an intermediary with
relevant authorities, pass on information, settle disputes and
collect money. They can bring up the problems of the Tibetan
people and raise the question on the working of the Tibetan
settlement Officer. These members are elected on the basis of
their strength of personality and once ability to stand before the
interest of their people.
Traveling Guide
| Nearest Railway station | Aeju | 4 |
| Nearest Air port | Gaggal | 75 |
| Bus and Taxi services | Yes |