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International Journal of Sociology, Social Anthropology and Social Policy, 2015
This study explores the type of agricultural practice known as jhum cultivation entirely practice... more This study explores the type of agricultural practice known as jhum cultivation entirely practiced by the hill tribes of Manipur, a small state located in the Northeast India. Critical ethnography approach was used for the present study to explore and understand the sociocultural milieu of shifting cultivation (jhum) by participating and involving close association with the tribes in their natural environment. This paper discussed the altering scenario of jhum cultivation in Manipur due to the population pressure and the challenges confronted by the local people. This form of agriculture which is the main source of livelihoods of many tribes‘ of the state is under profound criticism. So, the debates of ill impacts of this cultivation and the importance of it in tribal culture from the conservationist point of view were analysed critically. The symbiotic relationship of tribal cultural ethos, social organizations and behaviours with this cultivation is examined. The participation of the community as well as their indigenous knowledge, for sustaining livelihoods and conserving the environment must put to priority in planning and program formulations.
Development was considered synonymous with the materialistic achievements of the people and devel... more Development was considered synonymous with the materialistic achievements of the people and development concerns were confined to merely increasing production of goods and providing for facilities of comfortable living. Consequently, indiscriminate emphasis was laid on the exploitation of natural resources for maximizing outputs and causing extensive damage to the environment. Loktak Multipurpose Project came to the state with many development schemes of power, irrigation and flood control to bring prosperity to the entire Northeast India from industrialization with low cost electricity and agricultural development particular in Manipur. Though there are many expected benefits the project suffers from a number of limitations. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to describe an integral view of causes and impacts of the Loktak Multipurpose Project to the environment and its adverse effect to the economic activities of the people of Manipur and it further attempts to keep su...
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science
Since seventy years of Indian independence, the northeast states are nowhere near a satisfactory ... more Since seventy years of Indian independence, the northeast states are nowhere near a satisfactory solution in terms of socio-demographic development. It is more prevalent in Manipur, the easternmost state internationally bordering with Myanmar (Burma). With a unique feature that "a maximum number of dialect with least number of population", the tribal people here are having more serious demographic imbalances than other tribes in the country. Under research question-'what are the levels of fertility indices of women residing in valley and hill areas?' it is to investigate the regional variations in the fertility indicators between hill and valley populations in Manipur. An empirical study was conducted under cross sectional survey design during the eight months period from May, 2015 to December, 2015 taking 1335 eligible women having at least one live birth under cluster sampling scheme in two districts of Manipur in such one in valley-Thoubal, and other in hill-Chandel. In addition to classical statistical tests, regression models are utilized to identify the causal factors of the differentials in the fertility indices. Statistically significant variations have been reported in age at marriage, desire of son, post partum amenorrhoea, contraceptive uses etc. each at P<0.001 and also in age at menarche, infant and child mortality, still birth, age at menopause etc. each at P<0.01. The processing of these significant indicators at a level consistent with the national target of stable population in India is highly needed to have a linkage with social development.
International Journal of Sociology, Social Anthropology and Social Policy, 2015
This study explores the type of agricultural practice known as jhum cultivation entirely practice... more This study explores the type of agricultural practice known as jhum cultivation entirely practiced by the hill tribes of Manipur, a small state located in the Northeast India. Critical ethnography approach was used for the present study to explore and understand the sociocultural milieu of shifting cultivation (jhum) by participating and involving close association with the tribes in their natural environment. This paper discussed the altering scenario of jhum cultivation in Manipur due to the population pressure and the challenges confronted by the local people. This form of agriculture which is the main source of livelihoods of many tribes‘ of the state is under profound criticism. So, the debates of ill impacts of this cultivation and the importance of it in tribal culture from the conservationist point of view were analysed critically. The symbiotic relationship of tribal cultural ethos, social organizations and behaviours with this cultivation is examined. The participation of the community as well as their indigenous knowledge, for sustaining livelihoods and conserving the environment must put to priority in planning and program formulations.
Development was considered synonymous with the materialistic achievements of the people and devel... more Development was considered synonymous with the materialistic achievements of the people and development concerns were confined to merely increasing production of goods and providing for facilities of comfortable living. Consequently, indiscriminate emphasis was laid on the exploitation of natural resources for maximizing outputs and causing extensive damage to the environment. Loktak Multipurpose Project came to the state with many development schemes of power, irrigation and flood control to bring prosperity to the entire Northeast India from industrialization with low cost electricity and agricultural development particular in Manipur. Though there are many expected benefits the project suffers from a number of limitations. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to describe an integral view of causes and impacts of the Loktak Multipurpose Project to the environment and its adverse effect to the economic activities of the people of Manipur and it further attempts to keep su...
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science
Since seventy years of Indian independence, the northeast states are nowhere near a satisfactory ... more Since seventy years of Indian independence, the northeast states are nowhere near a satisfactory solution in terms of socio-demographic development. It is more prevalent in Manipur, the easternmost state internationally bordering with Myanmar (Burma). With a unique feature that "a maximum number of dialect with least number of population", the tribal people here are having more serious demographic imbalances than other tribes in the country. Under research question-'what are the levels of fertility indices of women residing in valley and hill areas?' it is to investigate the regional variations in the fertility indicators between hill and valley populations in Manipur. An empirical study was conducted under cross sectional survey design during the eight months period from May, 2015 to December, 2015 taking 1335 eligible women having at least one live birth under cluster sampling scheme in two districts of Manipur in such one in valley-Thoubal, and other in hill-Chandel. In addition to classical statistical tests, regression models are utilized to identify the causal factors of the differentials in the fertility indices. Statistically significant variations have been reported in age at marriage, desire of son, post partum amenorrhoea, contraceptive uses etc. each at P<0.001 and also in age at menarche, infant and child mortality, still birth, age at menopause etc. each at P<0.01. The processing of these significant indicators at a level consistent with the national target of stable population in India is highly needed to have a linkage with social development.