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Meghalaya possesses some of the most complex cave systems in the world. Home to India’s longest cave and the world's longest sandstone cave (as of March 2020), thrilling caving experiences await those adventurous enough to explore the world beneath Meghalaya. Discover caving adventures that can be found nowhere else in the world and why we are all currently living in the era of the Meghalayan Age.

The SCERT Nagaland has developed the series of Nagaland Heritage based films on the concept that “ our culture is our identity “. We need to uplift , preserve and promote our rich cultural heritage. These films aim to encourage Naga students to know about their roots and be proud of their cultural identity and heritage. It is also meant to enrich the curriculum in schools especially for the subject- Nagaland Heritage Studies.

For hundreds of years, the inhabitants of Loktak lake have shaped their livelihood on extremely small islands called Phumdis.

It is not far from the truth that until couple years ago, they were a dreaded lot of terrorists and poachers killing Rhinos, Tigers and elephants and felling trees indiscriminately. Today, they are not only reformed militants and poacher but also conscientious conservationists. The film delves into the corresponding conditions that gave inroads to the formation of the unique conservation, by the former militants of the Bodo ethnic tribe in the Manas National Park, a World Heritage site in Assam. The narrative covers the issues of identity, dignity, right to livelihood, and access to resources in society and democracy.

This is a documentary about the Nagas in the Burmese occupied part of Eastern Nagalim.

Discover the Char-Chapori, a unique and valuable community of Assam. Learn about their culture, history, and contributions to the state. Watch how they overcome the challenges of living on the Brahmaputra river islands. This documentary will show you a story of identity and resilience.

A documentary on 'The Death Rituals of Tagins". Edited and Directed by Tako Siga. Concepted by Dr. Bijay Raji. Created through Department of Art and Culture. Shooting done on 23rd August 2018 in Dugi Village of Upper Subansiri District Arunachal Pradesh. All the characters are played by the great people of Dugi. This video is dedicated to the people of Dugi Village.

Tribals have built bridges out of the roots of rubber trees to cross the challenging terrains of Meghalaya.

Meghalaya has a large number of its area under green cover. Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and naturally has dense tropical and subtropical forests. However much the climate may strengthen the wildlife and greens here, a slight human-made interference or climatic change would adversely affect the delicate balance of these biomes. In a time where population explosion is driving the pace of commercialisation, what remain unabashedly rampant are deforestation, poaching, and uprooting of trees.

Meghalaya is dominated by three major tribes namely the Garo who reside in the Garo hills, the Khasi who reside in the East and West Khasi hills and the Jaintia who predominantly reside in the Jaintia hills. The unique feature of all these tribes is that they have a matrilineal society where descent is traced through the mother. In ancient times the Jaintia kingdom was a powerful kingdom of Assam. The central region of Jaintia Hills are inhabited by a tribe called “Pnars” while the southern and northern regions and inhabited by “Wars” and “Bhois” respectively. Over a period of time all three tribes have been collectively labelled by the generic name Jaintias. Despite some similarities with the Khasi they have their own unique customs and traditions. Even today many people still maintain their unique religion called Niamtre. The capital was Jaintiapur. The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed between British Government and the Burmese on 26 February 1826 and under the treaty on 15 March 1835 the Jaintia kingdom was annexed by the British Government. The reason was human sacrifice and the last king was Raja Rajendra Singh. Now the Jaintias are found in Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, N C Hills and Karbi Anglong districts of Assam. They found in Karimganj, Hailakandi also. They are follower of matriarchy. The family property goes to the daughters. The youngest daughter is considering having the main custody of the family property and she is expected to perform all the rites and rituals. Marriage within the clan is strictly prohibited. After the marriage the husband stays in the wife’s house. The Jaintias mainly celebrate agricultural festivals. They offer prayers to rivers, mountains, and peaks. Kopili river is the most sacred river and in ancient times human sacrifices also was offered. In the summer weeding festival is celebrated. A fertility rite is perfomed and the Longhai Dance is danced by the youths. In November Raliang Daloiship is observed by sacrificing a He- goat. Human was sacrificed in this festival in old days. This festival ends with a grand feast of animal meat and beer. Another adventurous festival for young boys and men is the ‘Siat khnam` or the archery competition. This is very popular festival among young crowd. A popular Jaintia dance is Laho dance which similar to the Bihu dance of Assam. ‘Shad Pliang` or plate dance was performed in the Royal palaces to please royal guests. This dance is performed in fields also.

Arjun Subba age 58 is a farmer from Assam Lingzey, East Sikkim. But he is not just that. He is also an heir to the deep rooted practices of the Limbu-Subba community prevalent in the hills. This is his story. The story of a hill shaman. The story of the Chosen One.

The Film is an exploration of the hard life of the people living between the two long border fences of India and Bangladesh.

This Earth Day journey with us for some amazing tales of conservation, coexistence, and compassion.

This remote Indian tribe, know as the Nagaland Headhunters, used to traditionally hunt young men from neighbouring tribes as a rite of passage and seize various body parts.

Indigenous people comprise 5% of the world's population and protect 80% of the Earth’s biodiversity. The Khasi Indigenous community of Laitmawsiang in #Meghalaya, has been similarly safeguarding their forests and natural resources for centuries. Their lives are intrinsically tied to nature for basic necessities, livelihood, infrastructure, and medicines. This interdependence with nature has become a cultural practice, which has been passed from generation to generation. This Earth Day, we would like to highlight and honour a community that has been at the forefront of biodiversity conservation. Earth Day is celebrated annually on 22nd April, to recognise the achievements of the environmental movement, and raise awareness of the need to protect the planet's natural resources for future generations.