Tag Archives: Mech

Indigenous Knowledge Systems of the Rabha community: Protecting elephants – Assam

Posted on 17/10/2016 by website administrator

Rabhas are among the nine plan tribe and fourteen hill tribes of Assam. 1 The Rabhas belong to the Indo-Mongoloid group of people and have similarities with other members of Bodo group such as Garos, Kachari, Mech, Koch, Hajong and … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthropology, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Eastern region, Economy and development, Elephant, Health and nutrition, Maps, Music and dance, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Quotes, Seasons and festivals, Women, Worship and rituals | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Indigenous Knowledge Systems of the Rabha community: Protecting elephants – Assam

Conserving the forests and protecting the livelihood of semi-nomadic tribal communities – West Bengal

Posted on 25/04/2012 by website administrator

NESPON – North Eastern Society for Preservation of Nature and Wildlife Location: 200 forest villages including the 5 forest sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, West Bengal. Project Holder: Mr. Soumitra Ghosh Objectives: # Community mobilized on child right issues … Continue reading →

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