Democratic Decentralization and the Tribals in North East India

Title: Democratic Decentralization and the Tribals in North East India
Editor: Thathang Vaiphei
Language: English
ISBN:  978-81-933068-7-1
Edition: 1
Year of Publication: 2018

About the Editor:

Dr. ThathangVaiphei completed his BA (Hons) in Political Science from Kirorimal College, University of Delhi, MA in Political Science from Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), MPhil and PhD from Centre for South Asian Studies, School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi. He is serving as an Assistant Professor (Political Science) in the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Manipur University. He is undertaking intense research on Decentralization, Political Exclusion, Tourism and Tribal Polity in the North East India especially Manipur and presented score of papers on these areas in Regional, National, International and more importantly at the grass root level seminars. He had published some of these papers in reputed books and Journals.

He recently completed one Major Research Project of UGC on the topic Democratic Decentralization in the North East: An Analytical Study of the Working of Panchayati Raj Institution and Autonomous District Council in Manipur and presently working on another major research project on “Gaps Identification on Skill Development in the Hill Areas of Manipur” under Tribal Research Institute, Department of Tribal Affairs and Hills, Government of Manipur. He also has few edited books and working papers on the theme Social Exclusion to his credit.

Contents:

1. .  Functioning of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India among the Tribals of North East India and the Related Autonomy Movements – Jangkhongam Doungel

2. Constitutional Scheme of Democratic Decentralization in North East India:
Limitations and – N. Somorendro Singh

3. Naga Political Movement for Different – M. Thanmung

4. Land Rights of the Plains Tribal of Assam: Special Reference to Bodo Territorial Council Areas –  Redian Narzary

5. Autonomous District Councils: Functioning, Problems and Prospects – Goshaimayum Chanu Sapna

6. Tribal Traditional Polity vis-a-vis Democratic Decentralization in Indian State of Manipur – Sheikhohao Kipgen

7. Traditional Administrative and Political System of the Paite Society: A Critical Study – H. Thangtungnung

8. Working of the Autonomous District Councils in the Hill Areas of Manipur: The Challenges Ahead – Lunthang Hangshing

9. Chieftainship: Traditional Administrative System of the Vaiphei Tribe in Manipur – Henna Vaiphei

10. Globalization and Act East Policy: The Role of Tribal Community – Tejmani N & Chinglen P

11. Tribal Development Programmes in Manipur: Evidence from Tamenglong District – KG Ngamgongrei & Kh. Tomba Singh

12. Globalisation and Tribals: A Critical Note on Tribal Rights and Welfare Programmes under Neo-Liberal Growth Trajectory with a Focus on Manipur – Chinglen Maisnam & Goshaimayaum Chanu Sapna

13. The Hill Areas Committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly: A Constitutional Safeguard of the Hill People – Gaikhamsin Riamei

14. Mode of Land Acquisition:  Basis of Traditional Ownership and Rights – Benjamin Gangmei

15. Road Development: Need for Rural Development in Manipur – Tongkholal Baite

16. The Status of Tribal Women in Northeast India: Responding to India’s Social Challenges  - Asha Sougaijam

17. Relationship between Traditional Kuki Chieftainship and Customary Law – Sonthang Haokip

18. Decentralization and Political Exclusion: A Case Study of the Autonomous District Council in Manipur – Thathang Vaiphei