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Grassroots Options
Jhum Culture: Its a Different World
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This special issue of Grassroots Options takes you deep into the forests and hills of Northeast India, where jhum cultivation—an ancient farming system—is not just a livelihood but a way of life. Through captivating narratives, expert opinions, and community stories, this edition highlights the socio-cultural significance of jhum, its ecological contributions, and the challenges it faces amidst modern developmental pressures.
Product details
Date of Publication
Special Issue, 2023
Publisher
Linda Chhakchhuak
Number of Pages
120
Licence
All rights reserved
Language of publication
English
Table of contents
- Cover Story:
- On the Buffalo Trail: A journey into the Dimasa community's lifestyle rooted in jhum cultivation.
- Features:
- Arunachal Pradesh: Return of the Lost Stream
- Nagaland: Rice in Terraces, Jhum in Forest
- Mizoram: Oh, We Love Lo Vegetables
- Meghalaya: My Tryst with ‘Ka Rep Shyrtie’
- Tripura: Is Agroforestry Model a Sustainable Alternative to Jhum?
- Opinions:
- Dr. Anungla Aier on Forest Commons and Jhum Culture.
- Photo Essay:
- Jhum as Practised: A visual exploration of shifting cultivation in its natural settings.
- Policy Dialogues:
- NITI Aayog Report on Jhum: Perspectives from Experts.
- Community Voices:
- Insights from village elders, farmers, and practitioners about preserving jhum traditions amidst change.
- Special Reports:
- Tigers are Our Brothers: Cultural conservation practices of the Idu Mishmi tribe.
- Closing Note:
- Don’t Throw the Baby with the Bathwater: Editor’s take on rethinking jhum beyond mere subsistence.