Dogra Sadar Sabha :

Dogra Sadar Sabha was first secular and people oriented association formed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir which was under the Dogra rulers of the jammu. It was formed in 1904 in Jammu. Dogra word is used to denote the race or ethnic group of jammu plains and lesser hill who speak Dogri and some time Pahadi, they inhabitant in jammu Himachal and in Pakistan Punjab north east. But in this Dogra Sadra Sabha opposite to its name, it was comprised of may ethnic community and linguistic groups who lived under the dogra rulers in jammu Kashmir nation or kingdom.  It had Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs.
The members were neo educated and inspired by the principles of democracy and secularism. Secularism was an dominant feature of the association which is very vital in its functioning.

Nature : 

It was socio economic in nature and very limited in political sphere initially and in later stages it became more and more engaged in the political sphere. Its main plank was society, culture and people welfare.Dogra sadar sabha was secular in nature, it was comprised of Hindus, chibbal ( muslims) and Sikhs, and often emphasized on the secularism and brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims. It was carried by the educated and rational youths of Jammu ands some kashmiris also.

Stages of dogra Sadar sabha :

1904 – 1919 :During this phase the dogra sadar sabha was very much oriented toward the common people and their problems and broadened there base among the common people.
Just like the congress which in early phase worked through petition just like that the dogra sadar sabha worked in jammu Kashmir. It was very loyal to the dogra maharaja and enjoyed there patronage.

1920-1930 : During this phase the dogra sadar sabha  inspired by the Indian national movement which was dominant in the india and by working of congress, this in turn leaded to hostility and suspicion in the mind of the dogra rulers of the jammu and the dogra sadra sabha was permoting swadeshi in jammu and teaching people or say awakening them in jammu. Due these reason in 1930 the sabha was banned by the maharaja.

1930- 1947 : During this phase the dogra sadra sabha actively worked in Jammu and Kashmir and closely associated it with the congress. Soon the ban was lifted by the maharaja due to many outer influences and situations prevailing In the India. During this time they demanded Panchayat reforms, land reforms, press freedom and representation for the people. In 1939, the dogra sadar sabha came in close contact with Muslim conference and to keep them near the the muslim conference changed its name to national conference.

After this it became like a part of NC and congress even after 1947.

Works of Dogra Sadar Sabha :

1- Education was supported by the sabha, they wished to spread of education among the common peoples, by establishing schools and colleges.
2- Dogri language was supported by them and permoted by them to expel the increasing Punjabi influence (outsider) on the Dogras and Dogris. Takri script was permoted.
3- Women emancipation was supported by them, they appointed mumtaz begum as it head, they denied things like Puradah , female feticides and dowry.
4- Lower caste were given many rights.
5- State subject were organized and made, only state residents were given right to work in state.
6- Praja sabha was made in 1934, the beginning of parliamentary system in jammu Kashmir nation.
7- Leaded to more stronger national conference in jammu.

Criticism :

1- Only popular among educated youth of jammu.
2- Only presence in middle class and elites of jk
3- Only ranged in cities and town, like jammu.
4- Dominated by upper caste hindus.