Khaisang: An Indigenous Fishing Practice of Tangkhul Tribes in Manipur, India
H. Prem Singh
College of Fisheries, CAU, Lembucherra, Tripura (799 210), India
Martina Meinam*
College of Fisheries, CAU, Lembucherra, Tripura (799 210), India
Y.J. Singh
College of Fisheries, CAU, Lembucherra, Tripura (799 210), India
Deepti Mutum
College of Fisheries, GADVASU, Ludhiana, Punjab (141 004), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Fishing practices, Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK), Khaisang, Manipur
Abstract
An indigenous fishing practice plays a vital role for millions of fishers worldwide. Since time immemorial, local communities have utilised a variety of fishing tactics and strategies. Khaisang, an indigenous fishing practice of Tangkhul tribe, Manipur, at Chahong Village in Chahong Kong river, mainly practiced in Ukhrul, a hilly district of Manipur. The district has a monsoon climate and is covered with semi-evergreen forest. To record indigenous knowledge and practices relating to the fisheries industry in the state, the research was carried out in 2021 at Chahong Village in the Chahong Kong River. On-site observations, key informant surveys, group discussions and semi-structured interviews were employed as participatory research strategies to document this practice. During August to November, migratory fish are caught using ‘Khaishang’ which they return for spawning in highland streams and rivers.
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