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World Tourism Day 2014 – Community Development Through Tourism
Read more: World Tourism Day 2014 – Community Development Through Tourism27th September, 2014 One of the principles of Greener Pastures is to educate the natives of the region about the scope of the tourism in Northeast India and engage them. Recently on 27th September, 2014, we celebrated World Tourism Day as an opportunity to reach towards this principle. The theme for this year as declared…
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The Monpa Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
Read more: The Monpa Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous PeoplesThe Monpa tribe is one of the most populous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh and is considered as one of the major tribal communities in the entire region. Monpas are the inhabitants of the high altitude Tawang district and the mountain passes of Bomdila in West Kameng district. Historically, the Tibetan word Monpa referred to all…
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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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The Bugun Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
Read more: The Bugun Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous PeoplesThe Khowa tribe, also known as Bugun people in their native language, of western Arunachal Pradesh bordering Bhutan is one of India’s smallest tribal communities and has a small population of only around 2,000 members. They are primarily the inhabitants of Tenga valley and some also dwell in the subtropical forests near Bhalukpong in the…
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The Sherdukpen Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
Read more: The Sherdukpen Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous PeoplesUpcoming this week is the International Day for the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Observed by the United Nations on August 9th each year, it is dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of the planet’s indigenous population, along with recognizing the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve the issues facing the world. It is…
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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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Angling in Arunachal Pradesh | Rivers of the East Himalaya
Read more: Angling in Arunachal Pradesh | Rivers of the East HimalayaThroughout the planet, catching a Golden Mahseer is rated as an important accomplishment by anglers. Mahseer is very tough to catch – as it puts on a fight once it is hooked. Mahseer tests the skill of the anglers. Angling in Arunachal Pradesh allows you to go into an untraveled territory in a very special…
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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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The Angami People of Nagaland | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
Read more: The Angami People of Nagaland | Celebrating Indigenous PeoplesNagaland is one of the seven sister states of India and is located in the northeastern part of the nation. Kohima is the heart/bustling city of this state. The place is filled with the natural beauty of glorious mountains which catches the attention of travelers. The region is rich in flora, fauna and cultures. Tribes…
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