Question

facts about one tribe from arunachal pradesh dependent on river

Answer 1

Arunachal Pradesh is one the north Eastern states of India bordering Tibet, China, Bhutan and Myanmar. It is situated on the Great eastern Himalayan Mountain Range and recognized as one the Mega Biodiversity hot Spots of the world. More than 25 different groups of tribal population are living in this hill state from time immemorial. Each of the tribe has a unique tradition of culture and lifestyle occupying different geological regions. 'Tagin' is one of the such indigenous group of people inhabited on the banks of 'subansiri' river of Arunachal Peadesh. Tagin tribe is completely dependent on this river and they lead a rural life and also dependent mostly on forest resources available in their surroundings. Tagin, which refers to as a member of larger designation of 'Tani' tribes concentrated in Daparijo of upper Subansiri district and also found sparsely distributed in adjoining West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The Tagin people are of Mongolian origin, who migrated from Tibet in different times and settled in their present home land of Subansiri valley. The Tagin tribe of Arunachal pradesh has been practicing the use of medicinal plants available in local forests for curing common illness.