Ecology And Economic Systems: A Case Of The Naga Community

The ecological conditions where the tribal people live are normally characterised by the hilly and forested environment. Triblas occupation and way of life are intrinscially linked with ecological situation of the area. Also, the ecological differences reflect different response to the economic pursuit for instance, shifting cultivation and terraced cultivation. Their basic mode of livelihood has led them to develop a symbiotic relationship with the enviornment and their social and culture institution. Indeed, economic system has immense socio-cultural and ritual implications having strong harmony with the natural surrounding. Nagas do not have a scientific definition of ecology however; they have their own way of understanding. And this is manifested through their livelihood. The land and local environment are the basic foundation fo the Naga social, culture and economic system.
About Author :
U.A. Shimray was born in Chingjarol Village, Ukhrul District, Manipur state in 1972. He is the eldest son of Mr. Aza Shimray and Mrs. Apul Shimray. He studied at Imphal and Delhi, at Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University. He joined institute for Social Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore as Assistant Professor in 2006. He has his research papers in reputed journals, newspapers and magazines. His latest publication was " Naga Population and Integration Movement" (2007). U A Simray is associated with Naga Pepole Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) and was Convenor, Tangkhul Nagas Students, Delhi (1995-1997).
Contents :
Preface Introduction Profile of the Study Area and Methodology The Naga Village Understanding Naga Ecology Ecology and Economic Inter-relationship Conclusion Appendix Bibliography