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International Journal Of Horticulture, Agriculture And Food Science(IJHAF)

Food Habit and Livelihood of Monpa Tribe in Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh, India

Mr. Jimmy Camdir Tok , Dr. Ram Krishna Mandal


International Journal of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food science(IJHAF), Vol-8,Issue-4, October - December 2024, Pages 20-30, 10.22161/ijhaf.8.4.2

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Article Info: Received: 05 Oct 2024; Received in revised form: 03 Dec 2024; Accepted: 07 Dec 2024; Available online: 14 Dec 2024

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People living in Tawang are able to adapt to eco-physical conditions, cultural practices, and new economic opportunities through interaction of traditional and modern economic systems. The majority of subsistence agriculture is primarily conducted on a familial basis with hardy crops (e.g. barley, potatoes, buckwheat, millets) successfully grown due to cooler temperatures and short growing seasons. Objective: The aim of the study is to find out the food habit and livelihood pattern of inhabitants in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Research Methodology: This descriptive/qualitative study has examined the food habits and livelihood patterns of the Monpa Tribe of Tawang District using a descriptive and qualitative research methodology. Result and Discussion: Tibetan Buddhism has had an impact on the dietary practices of the Monpas as their food ethics are influenced by this religion. Although the Monpas generally eat meat, their animals are killed primarily for communal purposes and non-ritual consumption is generally considered an unnecessary act of killing. Conclusion: Cultural, ecological and local resource management perceives a close symbiotic relationship between the food habits and the livelihoods of the Monpa Tribe in Tawang District. It reflects an ancient way of life adapted to the Himalayan region over hundreds of years.

Eco-Physical, Traditional, Modern, Temperature, Tibetan Buddhism, Ecological and Himalayan Region

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