An interactive lecture and discussion on “Tribal Demography,” which focuses on how migratory patterns impact indigenous communities throughout India, was held on Tuesday by the Tribal Studies department at Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) in Pasighat, East Siang district. The resource person for the session was Prof. Dhruba K. Limbu of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Shillong’s Anthropology department. In his in-depth talk, Prof. Limbu examined the migration patterns of tribal people, especially in Northeast India. He emphasized how traditional settlement patterns are being reshaped and new migration lanes are being created as a result of rapid infrastructure development, expanding educational options, and changing economic situations. Speaking about economic migration, Prof. Limbu described how traditional jobs are changing due to market forces, forcing communities to look for other sources of income.
He also talked on the effects of land acquisition on indigenous groups, forced relocation brought on by development initiatives, and voluntary migration. Faculty, academics, and students all actively participated in the interactive session, which included talks on research methodology and the importance of community-based approaches in the study of migration. In order to create databases and standardized procedures for comparative research, participants also looked into potential institutional cooperation. Assistant professor Dr. Tarh Ramya of APU, who also served as the event planner, opened the session by introducing Prof. Limbu and highlighting his scholarly accomplishments. Dr. Terbi Loyi, an assistant professor at APU, finished the discussion by praising Prof. Limbu’s observations and the contributions of the attendees and restating the department’s dedication to furthering tribal studies research.
