Name: Nawaz Ali Kumbhar Position: Member, Board of Directors, Sindhica Reforms Society Profession: Professor, Author, Environmentalist, Cultural Historian, Climate Change Expert, Folklore Specialist, devoted Social Worker. Location: Sanghar, Sindh, Pakistan
Overview: Mr. Nawaz Kumbhar is a distinguished Professor at Degree College Sanghar, celebrated for his extensive and multifaceted expertise as an author, environmentalist, cultural historian, and specialist in climate change and folklore. His career is marked by an exceptional dedication to preserving and celebrating Sindh’s rich cultural and environmental heritage. His scholarly work, which includes extensive research in traditional ecological knowledge and regional environmental issues, has earned him admiration both locally and internationally.
Mr. Kumbhar’s voluntary efforts have been pivotal in conserving Sindh’s folklore, cluster knowledge, native trees, bird names, and ancient history. His work in these areas demonstrates his profound commitment to safeguarding the region’s cultural and natural legacy.
Books Authored by Professor Nawaz Kumbhar Mr. Kumbhar’s published works highlight his dedication to environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and academic scholarship:
TEK (WWF) Traditional Ecological Knowledge / روايتي ماحولياتي ڄاڻ
Environmental Assessment of Dadu District (RDF) / دادو ضلعي جو ماحولياتي جائزو (RDF)
Impact of Climate Change on Tharparkar District – For Children (RDF) / آبهوائي تبديلين جا ٿرپارڪر ضلعي تي اثر – ٻارن لاءِ (RDF)
Positive Effects of the 2010 Flood (Roshni Publications) / 2010ع جي ٻوڏ جا مثبت اثر (روشني پبليڪيشن)
Bhittai’s Paths and Trails (Culture Department Karachi) / ڀٽائي جا پنڌ ۽ پيچرا (ثقافت کاتو ڪراچي)
Environmental Folk Wisdom (Culture Department Karachi) / ماحولياتي لوڪ ڏاهپ (ثقافت کاتو ڪراچي)
Articles on Nawaz and His Books and Personality / نواز پاران ۽ نواز جي ڪتابن ۽ شخصيت تي لکيل مختلف مضمون
History of Sanghar District / سانگهڙ ضلعي جي تاريخ
History of Sanghar City / سانگهڙ شھر جي تاريخ
Search for History (Hur Movement) / تاريخ جي تلش (ُحر تحريڪ)
Ishtiaq Ansari / اشتياق انصاري
Wildlife and Aquatic Life of Sindh / سنڌ جي جھنگلي ۽ آبي جيوت
Days and Months / ڏينھن ۽ مھينا
Melody of Stars / تارن جي تنوار
Trees, Grasses, and Plants of Sindh / سنڌ جا وڻ، گاهه ۽ ٻوٽا
Bhittai’s Sense of Time and Sixteen Adornments Sung by Bhittai (Article) / ڀٽائي وٽ وقت جو احساس ۽ ڀٽائي جا ڳايل سورنھن سينگار (مقالو)
Forests of Kacha, Pakka, and the Sea / ڪچي، پڪي ۽ سمنڊ جا ٻيل
Autobiography / آتم ڪٿا
Articles on Women / عورتن جي حوالي سان مضمون
Stories / ڪھاڻيون
Miscellaneous Articles / متفرق مضمون
Articles on Education / تعليم جي حوالي سان مضمون
Murtaza Bhutto’s Election Campaign in Sanghar / مير مرتض ٰي ڀٽو جو سانگهڙ ۾ ڪيل اليڪشني ورڪ
Achhro Thar Book 2 / اڇڙو ٿر ڪتاب 2
Sikh Population in Sindh / Sikh News in Sindh / سنڌ ۾ ِسکن جي آبادي / سنڌ ۾ ِسکن جا سماچار
Role in Sindhica Reforms Society: As a vital member of the Board of Directors, Mr. Kumbhar’s expertise in climate change, folklore, and historical scholarship significantly influences Sindhica Reforms Society’s initiatives. His voluntary efforts to conserve folklore, cluster knowledge, native trees, bird names, and ancient history underscore his profound commitment to the region. His leadership and guidance are instrumental in ensuring the Society’s projects resonate with Sindh’s cultural and environmental values.
Legacy: Mr. Nawaz Kumbhar’s remarkable contributions and voluntary work highlight his deep-rooted dedication to preserving Sindh’s cultural and environmental heritage. His extensive body of work, from academic research to practical conservation efforts, serves as a critical resource for scholars, environmentalists, and cultural historians. Through his roles in Sindhica Reforms Society and as an esteemed educator, Mr. Kumbhar continues to play a pivotal role in safeguarding and celebrating Sindh’s rich heritage for future generations.
