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Donyi Polo: Exploring the Indigenous Faith of Arunachal Pradesh
Read more: Donyi Polo: Exploring the Indigenous Faith of Arunachal PradeshIntroduction: In the mesmerizing state of Arunachal Pradesh, nestled in the northeastern part of India, lies a unique religious belief system known as Donyi Polo. Rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous communities, Donyi Polo embodies their deep connection with nature, spiritual beliefs, and traditional values. In this article, we will delve into…
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NCF and Conservation of Hornbills in Northeast India
Read more: NCF and Conservation of Hornbills in Northeast IndiaNature Conservation Foundation is at the heart of Hornbill conservation in Northeast India. By introducing various projects along with the forest department and local communities it has brought a ray of hope for the survival of this magnificent species. Many of the locals who once hunted the birds have now become its protectors in a…
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Celebrating World Tourism Day 2015 at Namdapha National Park
Read more: Celebrating World Tourism Day 2015 at Namdapha National ParkCelebrated every year on September 27 ,World Tourism Day is an event which fosters awareness among the international community on the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. This year’s focus is on the transformative potential of #1billiontourists; defining the more than one billion tourists who every year travel to an…
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Dams Versus Northeast India | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
Read more: Dams Versus Northeast India | Celebrating Indigenous PeoplesAdopting this year’s official theme “Bridging the gap: implementing the rights of indigenous peoples” on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we would like to talk about the issue of large dams which are threatening both environment and cultures in indigenous territories of Northeast India. With the region finding recognition…
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3 of the Best National Parks of Assam
Read more: 3 of the Best National Parks of AssamAssam is one of the picturesque states of India and falls in the remote northeastern part of the country. The richness of the region’s flora largely reflects the diversity of habitats. The fertile plains on the banks of mighty Brahmaputra River support a wide range of vegetation along the habitat of other rare wild species.…
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World Responsible Tourism Day 2013 – Conservation with Parijat Academy
Read more: World Responsible Tourism Day 2013 – Conservation with Parijat AcademyMore than a billion people have started traveling every year, a trend set to rise as this decade moves on. The time is all the more significant for the tourism industry to find sustainable solutions to protecting the people and resources on which it relies. Since the last seven years, World Travel Market (WTM) holds…
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Tipaimukh Dam | A Threat To Nature And Native Culture
Read more: Tipaimukh Dam | A Threat To Nature And Native CultureDams have remained as a major instrument in the path of economic development and prosperity for a country and have been integral in bringing nations closer to each other. It has also played its role in creating mutual suspicions, mistrust and misunderstandings between nations as well as the government and its people. Dams help people…
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Responsible Tourism Project Report: Tree Planting with Jadav Payeng in Assam
Read more: Responsible Tourism Project Report: Tree Planting with Jadav Payeng in AssamLittle more than a year back, we’d enthusiastically begun our first responsible tourism project – a fundraiser meant to assist the forest man of India – Jadav Payeng, in his quest to grow more trees in the Brahmaputra Valley. With this post today, Greener Pastures is proud to announce that the fundraiser has been successful.…
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Eco-Tourism in Northeast India – 6 Responsible Cottages And Homestays
Read more: Eco-Tourism in Northeast India – 6 Responsible Cottages And HomestaysNortheast India is not one of those destinations found in every traveler’s list. This is mostly because of the region’s remoteness, closeness to sensitive international borders and absence of proper infrastructure. Call it godsend, the niche tourism acts as a safeguard to the region’s rich but delicate environment and cultures, whereas, if mass tourism was…
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Climate Change And The Future Of Assam: Floods, Erosion And Danger
Read more: Climate Change And The Future Of Assam: Floods, Erosion And DangerAssam, located delicately where South Asia meets Southeast Asia, is a land blessed with an extremely rich biodiversity and cultures, and can arguably be considered as India’s most fertile state. But, as the years pass, more and more CO2 is getting released to the air, making the planet warmer. For those with a keen eye,…
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