International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology (IJARET) Volume 11, Issue 11, November 2020, pp. 1396-1398, Article ID: IJARET_11_11_126 Available online at http://iaeme.com/Home/issue/IJARET?Volume=11&Issue=11 ISSN Print: 0976-6480 and ISSN Online: 0976-6499 DOI: 10.34218/IJARET.11.11.2020.126

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ASSAM'S TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY FOOD IN ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY: A CRITICAL STUDY

Chayanika Rajkhowa Research Scholar, University, ,

ABSTRACT In recent times, the demand for commercial food has increased. Many commercial establishments have sprung up in Assam with the introduction of food for different communities. While these organizations focus on the demand side, they are sure to provide a wide range of food to different communities. Traditionally, the food system has changed to meet the needs of the day. In the business environment as well as in the domestic environment, food items at the micro level have become professionally important. Analysis of these aspects is discussed in the research paper. Keywords: Traditional food, Community, Community Food, Assam. Cite this Article: Chayanika Rajkhowa, Assam's Traditional Community Food in Economic Self-Sufficiency: A Critical Study, International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology, 11(11), 2020, pp. 1396-1398. http://iaeme.com/Home/issue/IJARET?Volume=11&Issue=11

1. INTRODUCTION Agriculture is particularly involved in the culture and economy of Assam. Agriculture has a special significance in shaping the cultural environment of different peoples of Assam. Farmers are the main source of livelihood and the main source of livelihood is agriculture. In addition to this, different eco-dependent food items are differentiated from other states in India. Food is dependent on the environment. The food language of different is different due to the change of environment. The diet of the people living in the hilly areas has changed with the diet of the people of plain area. The food of the people living in the same state has been traditionally circulated among them and has now spread to other communities. This expansion has paved the way for economic integration as well as cultural integration. The relocation of their food supplies to other parts of the country has helped in spreading the traditions of the people as well as making economic profit.

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2. AIMS OF THIS STUDY Aims of this study are  To seek to spread the identity of the people of Assam through the traditional food of the people of Assam.  Exploring the commercial potential of presenting community food in literary norms.  Consideration of the direction required to establish more traditional foods in a more comprehensive manner.

3. LIMITATIONS OF THIS STUDY  Community food, which is of practical importance to the study, has been brought under the purview of the study.  Instead of a thorough examination of the food supply of each population, only the important parts of the subject have been analyzed.  The direction of demand in electronic management of traditional foods will also be partially raised.

4. METHODOLOGY The main method of observation is to study the subject. Analytical methods, survey methods and comparative methods are used for the analysis of the subject.

5. ANALYSIS The culture of a community is associated with food. Traditional observances at various festivals give cultural status to the regular application of food. And that process helps to identify cultural differences between different peoples. In the world of culture, food carries different aspects of identity associated with the people. In the midst of the talk about food, Kittler, Sucher and Nelms, one can get a glimpse of the food that carries the identity of the people in a field- " Food Habit to Describe the manner in which human uses food including everything from how it is chosen, acquired and distributed to who prepares, serves, and eats it." It would be a narrow idea to say that the foods that are prevalent among the people are used only to fill the stomach. In the broadest sense of the word, these foods hold the overall direction of the population. Food is related to the economy of community unity. Traditionally as well as contemporary needs, some people are looking for ways to benefit economically by applying a commercial approach to food. Attempts have been made to integrate it with the economy by commercializing traditional food in restaurants, hotels or home environments. On the other hand, the economic nature of the differences in the diet of a person living a low economic status is also reflected in the diet.

5.1. Traditional food economy of Assam At present, each community has applied its own cultural heritage. Their own food language has taken the lead. In addition to feeding the population in the home environment, there has been a tendency to spread different types of traditional food among others. Community food hotels are often found in the populated cities of present day Assam. Although the business was set up for economic gain, it also introduced the food of the community to other people or people from other states. Therefore, the path to economic gain has been paved through this food. Grassroots traditional food has contributed to the economic growth. For example, Some have borne the cost of households by using the traditional water and food of the Missing

http://iaeme.com/Home/journal/IJARET 1397 [email protected] Chayanika Rajkhowa people at the household level. Similarly, the traditional beverage food and tea business of the Singpho people is now very popular.

5.2. Relevance of traditional food for economic gain Since it is not possible to take community foods at all times with individual relations, that is why these readily available sawmills are important. Traditional communities also cover other aspects of the food economy. Its scientific aspects help in establishing a healthy relationship of food with nature and getting healthy results from them. For example, these foods are more natural, conserve biodiversity and have the ability to control diseases.

5.3. Traditional folk food in the paradigm of literature Literary proportions have the potential to play an important role in expanding the range of traditional indigenous food in Assam .These ethnic foods can be propagated through the literature in the Northeast and other parts of India.

5.4. Importance of expansion of traditional food in Assam By introducing other people to the diet of the and raising awareness about its qualities, the food will naturally gain popularity. Community feeding provides financial benefits to the organization as well as ensuring that the food quality of the traditional population does not go down.

6. CONCLUSION Some conclusions can be reached by studying the subject "Assam Traditional Community Food in Economic Self-Reliance: A Critical Study"-  Assam's traditional food community has become more involved in the economy and culture of the people.  Traditional food is prepared and served in an attractive way in practical establishments. As a result, there is a departure from tradition and the eater is not able to get the original taste.  Many businesses have reduced the quality of traditional food in the name of modern recipients.  Food can be spread by giving it a place in the literary world.

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