National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS)

NMHS Annual Progress Report- Pro forma

Kindly fill the NMHS Annual Progress Report segregated into the following 11 segments, as application to your project nature and outcomes. 1. Project information 2. Project Site Details 3. Project Activities Chart w.r.t Timeframe [Gantt or PERT] 4. Financial and resource information 5. Equipment and Asset Information 6. Expenditure statement and utilization certificate (UC) 7. Project beneficiary Groups 8. Project progress summary (as application to the project) 9. Project Linkages (with nearby Institutions/State Agencies) 10. Additional (Publication, recommendations, etc.) 11. Project Concluding Remark Please let us know in case of any query at: [email protected]

NMHS Progress Report

(Period from 1.04.2018 to 31.03.2019)

1. Project Information

Project ID: GBPNI/NMHS-2017- Sanction 22-02-2018 18/SG-27 Date:

Project Title: Documentation of Indigenous knowledge system of selected major tribes of and the relevance of Intellectual property right to IKS. BTG: Infrastructure Development

PI and Govinda Pangging, Department of Forestry, North Eastern Affiliation Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Deemed to (Institution): be University, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh. Name & 1. Prof. C.L. Sharma, Department of Forestry, North Address of the Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Co-PI, if any Deemed to be University, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh 2. Prof. M.B. Sharma, Department of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Deemed to be University, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh.

Structured Documentation of traditional agricultural practices of Abstract- Monpa and Wancho tribes, handloom practices of Nyishi, detailing the current year Monpa and Wancho tribes and handicraft practices of progress [word Nyishi tribe were completed. Two research articles were limit 250 words]: communicated to referred journals. The website was designed for providing information on intellectual property right and indigenous knowledge system and launched recently (www.ipr4iks.com). In total, four awareness and training programs were conducted on importance of IPR such as patent, GI, copy right etc. at village level in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh viz., Papumpare district, West Kameng and Longding districts for three tribe i.e. Nyishi, Monpa and Wancho tribes.

Project Partner Affiliations Role & Responsibilities Name Goan - To provide information on IKS and bura/Villagers use IPR for protection. of five selected tribes.

2. Project Site Details

Project site Arunachal Pradesh is a mosaic of cultural landscapes in and consists of diverse ethnic groups, cultural diversity, diverse indigenous belief system, etc. (Dutta et al., 2012; Pangging, 2012; Shimrah et al., 2012). It lies between latitude 26⁰ 28’ to 29⁰ 30’ N and longitude 91⁰ 30’ to 97⁰ 30’E with a geographical area of 83,743 sq.km and population of 13.84 lakhs (Census of India, 2011). Moreover, it is one of the 18 biodiversity hotspots (Myers et al., 2000). Globally, it has been prioritised as global 200 ecoregion. The state is custodian of more than 23.52% of the flowering plants of India. 76.93% families of India are represented in Arunachal Pradesh. Choudhary et al. (1996) enumerated 4117 species of flowering plants belonging to 1295 genera and 192 families of flowering plants from the state as against about 17,500 species in 247 families and 2984 genera in India. Out of which 2,986 species belonging to 970 genera and 165 families are dicots and 1131 species under 325 genera belonging to 27 families being monocots (Baishya et al., 2002). Besides, the region has 238 endemic species (Choudhery and Pal, 1999).

In Arunachal Pradesh, there are 28 major tribes and 110 sub-tribes (Tag et al., 2005). They have diverse indigenous knowledge system (IKS) that are unique to the region and exclusively practice to manage natural resources (Farooquee et al., 2007 and Dollo, 2006). The popular indigenous knowledge system of tribes are pisci-cum paddy cultivation (Dollo et al. 2009; Saikia and Das 2008), shifting cultivation (Ramakrishnan and Patnaik 1992), mithun rearing, agroforestry system (Pangging and Singh 2015), etc. These IKS are generally done at sustenance level (Pangging et al., 2011 and Ramakrishnan, 1997). They have traditional village council that plays an important role in natural resource management as well as resolving conflicts in any issues (Chatterjee et al., 2006; Hedge, 2002).

Project Area: The project area of the study will be Papumpare, East Kameng, East Siang, Longding, Lower Subansiri and West Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh which are inhabited by Nyishi, Adi, Apatani, Wanchoo, and Monpa tribes. IHR states Arunachal Pradesh Covered Long. & Lat. Latitude 26⁰ 28’ to 29⁰ 30’ N and longitude 91⁰ 30’ to 97⁰ 30’E Site Maps

Site Photographs

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Plate 1: A & B- Chopsa village; C & D- Laonu village

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Plate 2: A- village; B- Namsu village; C- Wet land cultivation of Sangti village; D- Traditional house in Khorung village

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Plate 3: A-Chimpu village; B- Midpu Village; C- land clear for Jhum cultivation in Midpu village; D- Nyishi Traditional house in Chiputa

3. Project Activities Chart w.r.t Timeframe [Gantt or PERT]

PROJECT ACTIVITIES Work undertaken OUTPUT Year 2018 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Selection of site Selection of site was completed. Review of literature Review of literature is completed and will be updating time to time. Standardization of Questionnaire techniques survey was adopted for collection data. Documentation of IKS Documentation of IKS such as handicraft, handloom and agriculture of selected tribes were done. Relevance of IPR in Criteria of IPR were IKS selected from its legislation and rules of IPR. Data compilation In progress Extension of IPR 4 extension programs on IPR were completed in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Website designing and www.ipr4iks.com launching domain was purchased from godady.com and was launched recently. Annual report Completed. preparation

4. Financial and Resource Information Note: A separate bank account is expected to be opened for NMHS project as per provision of Direct Beneficiary Account (DBA) as laid out by the Govt. of India and also facilitate the audit of accounts. The interest earned out of the NMHS project funds should be reported clearly in the utilization certificate.

Total Grant: Rs. 16,15,000 Grant Received 4.4.2018 Date:

Project Affiliations/Institution Budget Allocated to Work Done Partner(s) NA NA NA NA

Project Staff Information S. No. Name Qualification Designation Fellowship/ Remarks wages paid 1 Mr. Niraj Rai M.Sc. Forestry Junior Project Rs. 16,000 Fellow 2 Mr. Jayanta M.Sc. Ecology Junior Project Rs. 16,000 Gogoi and Environment Fellow Science 3. Mrs. Lej Nain Class X Project Rs. 8000 appearing with 2 Assistant years of field experience.

5. Equipment and Asset Information Sl. no. Equipment Details Cost Date of Photographs Lowest Name (Qty) (Make/Mo (Rs.) Installation of Equipment Quotation, del) IF NOT purchased 1. Desk top Apple 1,06,100 3.11.2018 - Apple computer MNDY2/A 2 Laptop, Apple 92,100 3.11.2018 - Macbook Air, MQD42HN 3. Epson Epson 15,200 29.11.2018 - Printer L- 4150

4 Sony Sony 61,990* Yet to - - Projector receive (VPL EX 450) 5 Projector - 25,500* Yet to - - Screen (4ft x receive 6ft) 6 Generator Honda 31,600* Yet to - - (Honda EP receive 1000 Petrol) 7 GPS Garmin 22,800* Yet to - - (Garmin receive etrax 30X) 8 Sony Sony 79,650* Yet to - - handycam receive FDR AX40 * Committed (Supply order already placed).

6. Expenditure statement and Utilization Certificate Please update the annual Expenditure Statement and Utilization Certificate (UC) periodically

Expenditure Information: S. No. Financial Funds Expenditure % of Total cost position/Budget Head Sanctioned I Salaries/Manpower 4,80,000 3,50,177 21.68% cost II Travel 4,00,000 1,79,801 11.133% III Expendables & - - consumables IV Contingencies 85,000 85,000 5.26% V Activities & Other 2,00,000 92,947 5.75% Project cost VI Institutional Charges - - - VII Equipments 4,50,000 4,34,940 26.93% Total 16,15,000 11,42,865 70.75% Interest earned 38,249 Grand Total 16,53,249

Period Expenditure Statement Utilization Certificate (UC) Annual (1-4-2018 to 31- Attached Attached 3-2019)

7. Project Beneficiary Groups

Beneficiary Groups Target Achieved [Capacity Building] No. of Beneficiaries with - - income generation: No. of stakeholders trained, 100 89 particularly women: No. of capacity building - - Workshops/trainings: No. of Awareness & 4 training cum awareness 4 training cum awareness outreach programmes: programs programs No. of Research/ Manpower - - developed:

8. Project Progress Summary (as application to the project)

Description Total (Numeric) Description IHR State covered 1 Eastern Himalaya, Arunachal Pradesh Project Site/ Field The project site Stations Developed: were Papumpare, East Kameng, East Siang, Longding, Lower Subansiri and West Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh which are inhabited by Nyishi, Adi, Apatani, Wanchoo, and Monpa tribes. No. of Patents field - - (Description): Article/ Review/ Two research papers were submitted - Research Paper/ recently. Publication: New Methods/ - - Modellings Developed (description in 250 words): No. of Trainings (No. of 4 nos. of training cum awareness programs 1. 50 (Papumpare Beneficiaries): (172 participants) district) 2. 87 participants () 3. 35 participants (Longding district) Workshop: - Demonstration Models - (Site): Livelihood Options: - Training Manuals: - Processing Units: - Species Collection: 60 It consists of agricultural crops and tree species. Species Identification: 48 It consists of agricultural crops and tree species. Database/ Images/ GIS - Maps: Note: Photo/ Maps should be attached in high quality in computer formats viz., JPEG, JPG, PNG, SHP, etc. along with a suitable figure legend/ caption.

Plate 4. A-C: Dangshing, a traditional handloom of Monpa tribe.

Plate 5. Motifs: A-Khubilum (Dog paw), B-Khachen, C-Khoelu (Wheel), D-Kochung (Window), E-Kurta (Horse)-Semchen (Men), F-Reu (Mountain)-Kha (Birds), G-Shachila (Elephant)-Semchen (Men), H-Arrangement of Motifs.

Plate 6. A-Top view of Rubung ruekia, B-Different components.

Plate 7. Traditional female dress (Gale) A-Jekum kochi/Mane-acham gale, B-Bump gale, C-Juhu/Junghang gale, D-Luch/Lunch gale, E-Pomo gale, F-Dumping gale, G-Jinjab gale, H-Nyishi women wearing Jejkum gale.

Plate 8. Motifs used in Nyishi tribe-A-Juhu, B-Luch, C-Jimjab, D-Dumping, E-Madoli/Putu, F-Moku- khum, G-Bump, H-Pomo, I-Reni/Rayni.

Plate 9. Showing the components of Nithaktho/Nithakkee of Wancho tribe.

Plate 10. Traditional handicrafts of Monpa tribe-A-Gorbu, B-Karuk, C-Kitong, D-Bray, E-Pallang, F- Shingzom, G-Jandong, H-Dungtherang, I-Khazir, J-Tung, K-Rung, L-Somba, M-Khoema, N- Shangkor, O-Tokchi, P-Phokorong, Q-Rong, R-Fundang Shing.

Plate 11. Traditional handicrafts of Nyishi tribe-A-Chucha, B-Harcha, C-Huch, D-Suba chaiya, E- Dusin/Dungshing, F-Egin, G-Pahha, H-Opphi, I-Nara, J-Shadar, K-Tama, L-Hota, M-Byopa.

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Plate 12. Traditional method of preparing traditional hat (Byopa)

Plate 13. Awareness and training programs on IPR at village level: A-Wancho tribe (Longding district), B-Monpa tribe from Thembang village of West Kameng district.

Plate 14. Awareness and training programs on IPR at village level: A-Nyishi tribe (Papumpare district), B-Monpa tribe from Dirang village of West Kameng district.

9. Project Linkages (with nearby Institution/ State Agencies)

S. No. Institute/ Organization Type of Linkages Brief Description 1 Arunachal Pradesh Biodiversity For technical The linking process Board support. is in progress.

10. Additional (publication, recommendations, etc.)

Time Period Publications (Research Papers, Information Material, Policy drafts, Patents, etc.) Annual [Year 2018] Two research article were submitted for publication: 1. Traditional handloom practices of Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, eastern Himalaya submitted in a referred journal – Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK). 2. Byopa: A traditional headgear of Nyishi tribe from Arunachal Pradesh and its relevance to Geographical Indication submitted in a referred journal - Pleione.

11. Project Concluding Remark

Kindly update the following Progress Parameters for the Reporting Period:

Project Projects Output Progress made Remarks Objectives against each against Monitoring objective Indicators (specified in Sanction Letter) To document the  Database on  No. data sets of Documentation of traditional indigenous indigenous selected tribes and  agricultural practices, knowledge knowledge Database; handloom techniques, system in various system in handicraft products of aspects like various aspects Monpa tribe. weaving, of the selected  handloom and handicraft of handicraft, tribes. Nyishi tribe. woodcarving, and  handloom and farming natural resource system of Wancho tribe. management of The relevance of Geographical the selected Indication for traditional tribes; headgear of Nyishi tribe.

To prioritise the indigenous knowledge system based on the relevance to IPR;

To create  Capacity  No. of Capacity In total 4 awareness programs awareness building of 5 Building were completed. regarding IPR tribal Programmes and  One training program was amongst the communities in 5 No. of stakeholders organised in Papumpare stakeholders districts through benefitted; district for Nyishi tribe. extension  Publications and  Two training programs in programs on knowledge products West Kameng district for IPR and IKS. (Nos.). Monpa tribe.  One training program in

Longding district for Wanchoo tribe was organised. To prepare digital  Web based data  No. of Web updates The website was purchased database base for made periodically; from Godaddy.com i.e., dedicated to the screening and www.ipr4iks.com and indigenous prioritisation of launched recently. knowledge indigenous system. knowledge system based on IPR.

Methodology (in brief) (a) Documentation of indigenous knowledge system related to Traditional agriculture, handloom and handicraft: Questionnaire survey was conducted to document the indigenous knowledge system through random sampling.

Major Research  Documented traditional agricultural practices of Monpa Achievements: community.  Documentation of handloom techniques of Monpa tribe.  Documentation of various motifs used in traditional dress of Monpa.  Documentation of traditional handicraft products of Monpa tribe.  Documentation the handloom practices of Nyishi tribe.  Documentation of traditional dress of Nyishi tribe.  Documentation of motifs used in traditional dress of Nyishi tribe.  Documentation handicraft items of Nyishi tribe.  Documentation of traditional farming system of Wancho tribe.  Documentation of traditional handloom practices of Wancho tribe. Brief Conclusion – the  Traditional agricultural practices of Monpa tribe. current year progress –  Traditional practices of handloom of Nyishi tribe. during the reporting  Ranking of traditional handloom product (Gale) of Nyishi tribe periods (point-wise) and its relevance of IPR.  Documentation of handicraft in Nyishi tribe.  Documentation of traditional handloom practices of Wancho tribe. Progress Achieved (%) 80% Remaining work to be For the next year we plan to organised awareness program on done: IPR in remote villages of East Kameng, Papumpare, Longding, Lower Subansiri and West Kameng districts. -To organised exclusive training programme for artisans involved in traditional head gear production of Nyishi for GI registration. -To study varieties of maize, paddy and other plant varieties of Monpa, Nyishi and Wancho tribes based on the provision of plant variety protection and farmers rights act 2001 and GI.

-To document the woodcarving practice of Wancho tribe and both handicraft and handloom practice of Apatani and Adi tribes.

Submitted to: Submitted by:

Nodal officer Project PI (Signature) NMHS-PMU Institution (Seal) National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) Dated : ( 6/05/2019 ) G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora 263643, . E-mail: [email protected]