Tamu Cordination Council| Tamu Coordination Council |
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By Nira Gurung Background: As a consequent to the post democracy movement in BS 2048 (1990), many janajati organizations were established, including that of Tamu organizations, which slowly started to develop as strong force of its own. In the changed political context in the country, the Gurungs have also tried to establish their own unique ethnic identity that could be expressed vividly through its language, religion, culture, traditional norms and values. Like all the rest of janajatis, Gurungs have been in the backseat, deprived of all socio-economic-political opportunities that were enjoyed by the ruling and dominate groups. A growing realization was felt among, especially the Gurung intellectuals, social workers and ex-army men for the need to be able to contribute towards its community and national development of the country. This led to the opening up Tamu social organizations in various parts of the cities such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Butwal, and Dharan and other districts in Nepal. There are more than forty such organizations that have been established within a period of fifteen years, with close to thirty in Kathmandu itself. These organizations have been inspired by diverse aims and objectives such as promoting language and script, religion, art and monuments, history while others overall social-cultural issues leading to empowerment and advancement of the Tamu community. These are carried out through means of education and awareness; equality and justice, political participation, economic participation, preservation and conservation of its rich diverse language, religion, cultures, traditional practices, and value systems and identity. The trend of establishing Tamu organizations have also now spread outside the country such as the USA, United Kingdom, Belgium, Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Qatar and others. For any organization to be successful, it should first have a good management system with the following components: policy formation, planning, organization, budget, leadership and control backed up by intellectual input, infrastructural set up and adequate source of income. Further, it has to be based on a legal base, clear objectives, and programmes. To ensure further growth, capacity building, transparency in all the dealings and an effective monitoring and evaluation system to measure the contribution and performance are equally important. Institutional stability is very important for long-term sustainability. Observing such phenomenal growth of Tamu social organizations, one is now faced with many questions such as what is the current status of such organizations? Are they all functioning well? What is their relationship with other similar organizations? Are there regular interactions between and among the various organizations? Do they have strategies for long-term sustainability? What have been their visible impacts on the Tamu community? Such concerns strongly expressed the need to have a body that could coordinate all the activities, bring all existing Tamu organizations onto a common platform, ensure harmony among them, and inculcate a sense of unity among all Gurung social organizations. This need has led to the birth of a new organization called Gurung (Tamu) National Coordination Council on BS 2057 Ashad 31. It was the direct outcome of series of informal meetings and brainstorming sessions held among Gurung intellectuals and social workers which culminated in a workshop, Tamu Samudayako Prajik, Arthik, and Samajik Samasyaharu ko Pahichan ra Samadhanka Upayayaharu held in Kathmandu from BS 2053 Chaitra 28-30. The common consensus reached at this workshop was to have a national level organization which could play a coordination role, strengthen relationship among all social organizations, and to promote cooperation and understanding among all that are geographically spread out within and outside the country. Later, it was renamed as the Gurung (Tamu) National Council (GNC) in BS 2060 (AD 2003) at its first national level gathering and a General Convention that was held from BS 2060 Baisak 20 to 22. The Convention also adopted and passed the Kathmandu Declaration 2060 (Kathmandu Goshna Patra 2060) which outlined the need for conserving, preserving and protecting Gurung language, religion, culture, its norms, values and traditional practices and to ensure participation of Gurungs at political, policy and planning levels. The outcome of this convention paved the way for further development of the Gurung (Tamu) National Council as an umbrella organization for all Tamu organizations. The Gurung (Tamu) National Council commonly referred to as Tamu Council is different from other Tamu organizations. As a coordinating body, it encourages, suggests, supervises and guides other Tamu organizations to be fully united with one voice in common issues such as language, culture and ethnic identity. The Tamu Council allows its member organizations to work and follow its own working styles in accordance with their respective constitutions and identities. Dr. Harka Gurung, an eminent scholar is of the opinion that it is positive sign in having as many organizations as possible with their respective mission, vision and objectives and working areas for a diverse coverage of issues and greater geographical reach. Most of the organizations existing in the Kathmandu Valley have become members of the Tamu Council, with an exception of a few. The roles of Gurung intellectuals and social workers are to be lauded here for their perseverance and efforts leading toward the birth of the Tamu Council. Mission, Objectives and Strategies: Mission: To have a well coordinated body of Tamu organizations, working in true spirit of mutual cooperation, harmony and unity, towards the betterment of the Tamu community in its social, cultural, religious, economic and political spheres. Objectives: · To foster mutual understanding, friendship among all the Gurung organizations and members of the Gurung community and contribute to national development of the country as an organizational entity · To promote and empower Gurung social organizations in their social, economic, education and language endeavors that contribute to overall national development · To coordinate all the Gurung social organizations in their common concerns and issues, provide guidance and leadership and enable/help all member organizations to function freely within their respective constitutions · To help member organizations to promote, conserve and develop the Gurung language, script, religion, culture traditional practices, art and history · To help identify any differences that exist in social, cultural, religious and traditional practices and try to revise /reform and coordinate them according to the needs of the hour · To maintain a good and cordial understanding and relationship among all like-minded national and international organizations · To seek assistance of government, non-governmental organizations (both national and international) for overall sustainable development of the Gurungs by having awareness-based, skill-oriented and income generating activities · To assist and coordinate among other ethnic organizations to foster spirit of mutual cooperation and understanding that strengthens unity among all ethnic groups · To organize income generating activities for overall development of the Gurungs · To identify and study those endangered cultures in the areas of social, cultural, economic, skills and indigenous technologies of the Gurungs · To carry out such programmes that fall within the mandate of the Tamu Council Strategies: In order to achieve the above objectives, the Tamu Council has embarked upon the following strategies. · Coordinate and liaise closely with all member organizations based in Kathmandu and outside the valley by keeping them informed of its programmes and activities · To allow flexibility and freedom to all member organizations to pursue their own activities and programmes according to their own constitutions/mandates, aims and objectives. · Encourage and help to develop those organizations that are lagging behind in terms of development and growth by providing intellectual and moral support, advice, and leadership training · Participate actively in programmes, activities and meetings conducted by member organizations and provide intellectuals inputs wherever necessary · Provide limited financial support to enable member organizations to express a strong common ‘voice’ for all · Uphold the rights of the Gurung community as a whole and ensure that Gurungs are represented at the political, policy and planning levels · Carry out various programmes reflecting its efforts at both national and international levels to help conserve, preserve and protect Gurung language, religion, culture, its norms, values and traditional practices · Extend support and mutual cooperation in times of difficulties such as death, natural disasters and contribute towards community development work. Management Capacity: The Executive Committee: The Executive Committee comprises of 25 members, with the following compositions: Chairperson, Vice chairperson (5), General Secretary, Secretaries (5), Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Members (11). Out of the 25 members, two are to be women, nominated by the Chairperson. A separate Working Committee has nine members and an Advisory Committee comprising of 26 eminent intellectuals. The General meetings of the Tamu Council are held at least three times a year but it can be held more frequently if desired. There must be a quorum of 51% of members. Presented at this meeting will be the progress and activities reports, including discussion on any policy issues affecting member organizations. The General Convention will be held every four years and this General Convention will review all new programmes, organizational changes, and any major issues affecting the Tamu Council and its members. Membership: In terms of geographical coverage/area, the Tamu Council works in the whole of Nepal as well as abroad. As an umbrella organization of the Gurung social organizations, it presently has 119 individual members (Smarika, BS 2060) and 34 institutional members. There are four types of memberships as outlined below. (i) ‘Sambandprapta Sadastyata’ [Affiliated Membership] membership is given to individuals and professional organizations active both in Nepal and abroad, such as the Tamu Dhi Japan. The member respects the mandate of the Tamu Council and pays a membership fee of Rs. 2000/- and renewal fee at Rs.500/- per annum thereafter (ii) ‘Bishesh Sadastyata’ [Special Membership] is given to those organizations considered to be a national level or deemed special by the Tamu Council, with initial payment of Rs. 3,000/- and renewal fee of Rs. 1000/-pa. Presently it has four such members and they are Tamu Baudha Sewa Samiti, Kathmandu; Tamu Dhin Kaski, Pokhara; Baudha Arghun Sadan, Pokahra; and Tamu Pehlu Sangh, Pokhara. (iii) ‘Shradeya Sadastyata’ [Esteemed Membership] is given to those individuals who have contributed a lump sum amount of Rs. 10,000/- for a specific programme or purpose. (iv) ‘Manartha Sadastyata’ [Honorary Membership] is given to those individuals, who are highly regarded and respected and who have contributed towards the Gurung community or society at large directly and indirectly. An organization wishing to become a member has to first submit an application letter, which is then reviewed by the executive committee of the Tamu Council on its eligibility. Once it is approved, then the organization can become a member. Likewise, an organization can be stripped of its membership if it is found working against the principles and mandate of the Council, indulging in malpractices, if the current member resigns from the membership, or if the organization is dissolved. Achievements/Programmes: Some of its major achievements covering social, religion, education, culture, since its establishment are highlighted below: (i) The Tamu Council takes a leading role in organizing the celebration of the Gurung’s New Year, the Lochchar on Pouch 15 of the Nepali calendar every year since BS 2057 Poush 15. As part of this celebration, Gurung traditional games, felicitations, cultural programmes, and feast are organized. The Gurung Lochchar which used to be celebrated in several pockets in the Kathmandu Valley, now meets at one common venue where all the Gurung community in the valley converge to celebrate this occasion in a grand manner. For the past four years, the venue has been the Birendra International Convention Centre at Baneswor. The Gurungs in a strong show of fraternity come dressed up in their traditional costumes and jewelleries. A lively procession is marked by display of dance, art and culture by different social organizations representing different parts of the country. (ii) The Tamu Council organized its first national level gathering and General Congress/Convention from BS 2060 Baisak 20-22. Sixty participants representing various Tamu organizations from Ilam in the east to Surkhet in the west were present and including those from abroad. At this convention, it renamed the Gurung (Tamu) National Coordination Council as the Gurung (Tamu) National Council and also passed its Constitution. Dr. Prof. Sant Bahadur Gurung was appointed as the Chairperson of the Council’s Executive Committee. It also formed a Working Committee. The Convention adopted and passed the Kathmandu Declaration 2060 [Kathmandu Goshna Patra 2060]. (iii) The Tamu Council organized a ‘silent’ protest march on BS 2057 Shrawan 22 against the innocent murder of a young Gurung singer, Pravin Gurung on BS 2057 Bhadra 3. A memorial service was also held and was participated by other Tamu organizations as well. Realizing the importance of fighting against any forms of injustice, this exemplary and laudable role was also taken up by other ethnic organizations. (iv) In view of the importance of national population census BS 2058, a one day ‘parichayatmak’ workshop, Tamu Jatiya Pahichan Tatha Rastriya Janganana 2058 was organized on BS 2057 Phalgun 13. Held in Tamu Baudha Sewa Samiti, the programme was supported by the Tamudhin Tokyo and Tamudhin Nagoya, Japan. It was attended by representatives from Tamu Chojdin Butwal, Dharmodaya Sabha Chitwan, as well as from Syanjga, Parbat, Kotang, Sunsari, Ilam, Jhapa, Taplejung, and Solukumbu districts. The main aim of the workshop was to reach an understanding as to how Gurungs can be statically represented correctly in the upcoming Population Census BS 2058 (AD 2001). Dr. Harka Gurung, Mr. Delman Gurung, Prof. Yogendra Bahadur Gurung, and Prof Santa Bahadur Gurung presented workshop papers. The conclusion reached was when the enumerator asked the question, ‘to which religion do you belong to?’ the answer should be ‘Buddhism’ and also to ensure that it is ticked correctly to avoid any misrepresentation. (v) Published its maiden magazine, Smarika on BS 2060, which was distributed widely to all the Tamu organizations and individuals. (vi) Uhi Govinda Bahadur Gurung, the first Gurung artist who worked in the Radio Nepal from BS 2007 to 2027 was felicitated at the Lochchar programme on BS 2058 Pouch 15. (vii) Celebrated World Tuberculosis Day on BS 2058 Chaitra 11. It was well participated by the Tamu organizations. (viii) Attended an interaction programme organized by Nawa Buddha Gurung Samaj of Maijubahal, Chabahil, Kathmandu on BS 2059 Magh 25 where participants spoke on the legality/rationale of the organization, legal issues, language, script, religion and culture and norms and values. (ix) Participated in an interaction programme organized by the Sampurna Tamu Samaj, Laltipur on 25 Magh 2059 where participants spoke on the importance of the organization, legal matters, language, script, religion and culture and norms and values. (x) Organized a protest rally against the gruesome murder Nisha Gruung, age 22, originally from Dampus, Kaski on BS 2059 Chaitra 20. A letter was submitted to the Hanumandhoka Police Station demanding full justice and heavy penalty against the accused. (xi) Participated in a felicitation and interaction programme organized by the Milijuli Tamu Samaj on BS 2059 Magh 26 at Maharajgunj, Chakrapath, Kathmandu where it interaction focused on the role of the Gurung (Tamu) National Council, relationship among Tamu organizations, and legal matters. The programme also felicitated the appointment of Ganesh Bahadur Gurung as the Chairman of the Social Welfare Council. More interaction programmes: · Sankhuwasabha Tamu Samaj Sewa Samiti, BS 2059 Phalgun 3, RR Campus · Satmuhane Deurali Tamu Samaj BS 2059 Phalgun 17 · Raite Tamu Pretana, Lalitpur BS 2059 Chaitra10, Nakhipot, Lalitpur · Paiyukhola Tamu Samaj on BS 2059 Chaitra 18, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur · Rajdhani Gurung Sewa Samiti BS 2059 Chaitra 23 on the objectives and roles of the Gurung (Tamu) Natioal Council , Rodhi Restaurant Hall · Tamu Chojdhi Rupendehi, BS 2059 Chaitra 21, Rupendehi · GNC and Itahari Tamu Gumba Interaction Progamme on BS 2059 Chaitra 8, Itahari on the Tamu Council · GNC & Chitwan Gurung Samudaya, BS 2059 Chaitra 9, Sardanagar, Chitwan · Professional Interaction, 2059 Phalgun 11, organized jointly with TBSS where various professionals from different fields (e.g. from government, doctors, engineers, pilot, reporters, artists, lawyers, auditors, army personnel, police, ngos, politicians, business, representatives from Gurung organizations attended; also conducted a felicitation programme, spoke on GNC, its roles and the forthcoming General Convention. (v) Jointly organized with TECANETnepal an Interaction Programme where 28 Gurung social organizations participated. The main objectives of this meeting were to enable a two-way information sharing and learning among all members; to define the objectives, work areas and future plans of the various organizations, and to help define the role of the GNC and their expectations from the Council. Common issues and concerns affecting the organizations were discussed and all the organizations prepared their short profiles of their organizations. Divided into six groups, they also documented what roles the Tamu Council should play in fostering closer relationship and networking with its member organizations and strengthening the capacity of the organizations. (For details, see Annex I). (vi) In BS 2062, the Tamu Council as a coordinating body, played a mediating role and amiably solved the issue with regards to the Tamu Dictionary by eliminating the discriminatory words, ‘Char/ Sora jats’. It also helped to bring together Tamu Pehlu Sangh and Tamu Baudha Sewa Samiti to a common understanding with regards to the Tamu dictionary issue. As a facilitator, and coordinator, the Tamu Council is trying it best to bring about coordination among all the Tamu organizations, nurturing the spirit of cooperation, inspiring and encouraging Tamu organizations who are lagging behind, and to promote unity among all for the overall development and benefit of the Gurung community within the country and abroad. Income Sources: To become a strong and reliant organization, there must be proper infrastructural and institutional development and for this it is important to have the aims and objectives of the organization very clearly stated, and transparency in all its financial dealings. The main sources of income is the membership fees collected; donations/grants received from the Government, from individuals and organizations; overseas donations and grants received from individuals and international organizations and any consultancy services provided by the Tamu Council or funds generated from various programmes and activities. For donations/grants received from abroad, it has to have the permission of the then His Majesty’s Government of Nepal. Networking and Linkages Capacity: To strengthen its networking, the Tamu Council works in close cooperation and collaboration with otherTamu organizations to establish cordial relationships, and provide assistance wherever possible. For example last year Tamu Council contributed Rs. 75,000 to Tamu Pehlu Sangh Pokhara to organize a conference /seminar of Tamu priests - pachyu, ghyabre and lama. In BS 2062 Phalgun 25, the Tamu Council became a member of the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities at the recommendation of the Tamu Baudha Sewa Samiti (TBSS). Constraints and Challenges, Future Plans and Way Forward: Constraints and Challenges: The Council faces quite a number of challenges, which are outlined below. · Lack of adequate funds to implement full-fledged programmes · Programmes strategy needs to be worked out and identify need-oriented programmes · Lack of able manpower to steer the Tamu Council in its mandated roles. Able human resources need to be drawn in by expanding its financial resources · The existing differences between the Gurung (Tamu) National Council and the Tamu Chojdin need to be resolved amiably and arrived at an acceptable and common understanding · Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation component is missing Future Plans: While continuing to build upon past achievements and while at the same realizing the importance of making the Tamu Council more stronger and responsible, its future plans are outlined below. · To buy land and build office and other infrastructural setup · To establish coordination committees in all districts as mentioned in its constitution to bring about greater awareness and consciousness among Tamus · Work effectively to unite the Tamu Chhonj Dhi with the Tamu Council and other Tamu social organizations · To start a model school and nursing home · To network and strengthen its relations with Tamu organizations abroad · Develop a long term strategy for fund raising and to ensure sustainability of the Tamu Council · To distribute membership certificates to all the member organizations Way Forward: · The Council should to play a dynamic role as the leader among all the social organizations that are established within Nepal and abroad · Spear head effective representation of the Gurungs at national level by forming pressure groups along with other link-minded organizations · For the long term sustainability and stability, mobilize skillful human resources and organize effectively rigorous fund raising activities in a planned manner. · Plan a long-term strategy in terms of programmes with better-coordinated approaches for its programme implementation · The existing differences among organizations should be resolved amiably for the overall unity of the Gurung social organizations References: Gurung (Tamu) National Coordination Council (2003). Rastriya Gurung (Tamu) Samanaya Parishad Gitibidhiharu. In Smarika, Kathmandu: Gurung (Tamu) National Coordination Council. pg 59-61 Gurung, G. M. (2003) Pariwartanko Serophero Bhitra Gurung (Tamu) Rastriya Parishad. In Smarika. Kathmandu: Gurung (Tamu) National Coordination Council. pg 10 Gurung, G. M. (2003) Sansthagat Bikash ra Antarsambandha: Ek Charcha. In Smarika. Kathmandu: Gurung (Tamu) National Coordination Council. pg 35-38 Personal interview of Prof./Dr. Ganesh Man Gurung, Member, Public Service Commission and Adviser, Gurung (Tamu) National Council, Kathmandu Mr. Rabin Gurung, Office Secretary, Tamu Baudha Sewa Samiti Nepal (TBSS), Kathmandu who provided all relevant information and documentation For more information contact: Prof./Dr. Ganesh Man Gurung < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > Mr. Nanda Raj Gurung, < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > About the author: Nira Gurung< This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >, originally from Lamjung, Ward No. 5, Taji Village, Ilam Pokhari GaBiSa, presently settled in Kathmandu, has prepared this profile as part of her Master’s degree thesis, entitled A Study on Role of Gurung (Tamu) Social Organisations in Promoting the Development of Gurung Community under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Department of Sociology/Anthropology. Patan Multiple Campus, Pulchowk, Lalitpur. ******************************************************************* Annex I: INTERACTION PROGRAMME 24 June 2005 Tamu Baudha Sewa Samiti, Kathmandu, Nepal WHAT ROLES SHOULD THE TAMU COUNCIL PLAY? · Unite/bring all organizations under the umbrella of the GNC and strengthen the linkages · Mentor, provide technical, intellectual assistance to its member organizations when needed · Play the roles of a coordinator, facilitator and a leader · Advocate equal rights and equal opportunities for Tamus and ensure that they are taken up and reflected in the state polices · Act as a pressure group/lobby for government quotas and reservations from the government and National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities (NFDIN) of HMG/Nepal · Act as a bridge representing Gurung’s social issues between the member organizations and the government · Ensure works that are carried out by different organizations are not duplicated · Coordinate all the works of its member organizations and share information among all · Conduct regular discussions, interactions sessions, workshops among its member · Information sharing, networking and linkages · Bring uniformity in religion, language, culture and dress code, etc. · Be a mediator when there is conflict among between/among organizations · Maintain high level of transparency at all levels - programmes, financial, working styles, etc · Support the women’s issues for equal rights and opportunities · Widen the working sphere of the Council by helping to establish newer organizations where there is none and provide its full support and encouragement · Help identify the problems of organizations and help to provide solutions/overcome to them · Help member organizations with leadership training, capacity building training, conduct income generating and awareness programmes · Cooperate with other ethnic groups on rights , problems and common issues · Reform/revise impractical traditional rites, cultures and religion according to change in time · Conduct research and study at the national level in various aspects of Gurungs, specially its history, language, religion and cultural practices · Organize activities that highlight the Tamu identity and its unique features at national and international fora · Organize different types of training courses on capacity building, leadership training, income- generating and employment oriented courses · Organize programmes focusing on youth - education, scholarships, employment opportunities etc. · Recognitions and felicitations for individuals and donors supporting the Gurungs’ causes · Establish a Central Tamu National Fund for the welfare of Gurungs WHAT ARE THE MAIN WORKING AREAS OF THE TAMU COUNCIL? · Assist/help those organizations which have recently been established and are in weak positions · Follow polices and regulations which have been formulated · Get all organizations united/committed under one roof/fold · Bring uniformity in language, script, religion and practices · Establish coordinating committees throughout the country – i.e. at village, district and zonal levels · Involve and bring on board those Tamus who are living abroad · Not to limit its base only in Kathmandu but also expand at national and international levels · For the rights of Tamus, work on language, religion, culture and other fronts actively · Linkup with national and international donors · Bring about coordination among organizations abroad, inform and broaden working areas · Observe and evaluate the Tamu organizations and formulate policies for overall development In all sectors such as education, health, and so on · Research and study in such areas as language, religion, culture, literature and music · While celebrating the Tamu Lhochchar invite for inauguration well-known /renowned Tamu person rather than someone from the government · Avoid using such advertisement hoardings showing alcoholic products but depict those on tamu culture, such as the cliff honey hunters, tamu traditional priests etc. while conducting general meetings and celebrating the Tamu Lochchar · Study and research · Promote and expand the roles of Gurung organizations from central level, village, ‘tol’ to international levels · For women and marginalized Gurungs, organize special programmes and get others to organize as well · Publicity on language, religion, culture, traditional practices, at national and international levels for a wider spread HOW TO INCREASE AND DEVELOP THE CAPACITY OF THE TAMU COUNCIL ? · Bring in different creative and useful types of activities · Conduct language classes · Organize different types of meetings and interaction programmes · Collect statistics on Gurung from different sectors/areas · Include and involve Tamu students in different activities · Develop women’s training programmes to bring about awareness for the legal rights of the women · Bring in special and useful programmes for the further development of the Tamu organizations · Bring in capable human resources into the Council, especially those who can give concrete decisions · Financial transparency · Visionary leadership · Communications development · Regular discussions and interaction programmes · Increase/foster closer relationship with other national and international agencies · Increase capacity in leadership, meetings and training aspects · Seek assistance of national and international agencies for physical, economic and human resources/capacities development · According to the constitution, organize gatherings, general meetings and conventions · Development of capable manpower from the working committees of the member organizations · For the purpose of income-generation, Tamu Council is to charge certain percentage [5%] for any publicity work done · While making organizational decisions, policies and situation should be kept in mind HOW TO INCREASE THE COOPERATION/NETWORKING BETWEEN THE TAMU COUNCIL AND OTHER TAMU ORGANIZATIONS? · Ensure annual programmes of Tamu organizations do not clash · Play a coordinating/cooperative role · Focus on work that strengthens unity · Participate in programmes of member organizations · Encourage member organizations in their activities · The GNC should provide financial support to member organizations and like wise member organizations should support GNC as well · The member organizations should give prior information to GNC if they are organizing their programmes to enable participation · Develop strategy for cooperation between GNC and member organizations · Create a telephone directory of all Tamu organizations and share among all; publish and sell magazines to generate income · Have regular meetings and discussion programmes with all member organizations · Avoid duplication of programme efforts but give due importance to those programmes which are missed out · Bring out an annual calendar of events of Tamu organizations and make it available widely in the country either by distributing free or sale · While making annual plans, the Tamu Council should inform the organizations and likewise the Tamu Council should get the annual plans of its member organizations · At an interval of three months, there should be regular discussions, interaction, meetings and gatherings · Implement decentralization concepts |