The Misings in Upper Assam continue to lose most of their arable territory to constant floods, forcing the affected people to look for alternate living spaces. Often, they find themselves occupying land in protected forest areas, leading to conflict and opposition; both from conservation groups and the local population of the region.
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
The Conservation Discourse in Assam must Consider a Sustainable Rehabilitation Plan for the Mising Tribe
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