CHANGLANG

CHANGLANG
CHANGLANG
CHANGLANG

Changlang, a place of picturesque hills and rivers in Arunachal Pradesh occupies a prominent place the country’s tourism map. The beautiful district in the land of rising sun along the Indo-Myanmar border turns into a dreamscape for the tourists when the rising sunshine kisses the eastern mountain ranges. Literally, the word “Changlang” came from “Changlangkan”, a hilltop known for the herb used to poison the river fish. Hemmed in by Lohit district in the north, the place of exotic natural beauty has Tirap district in the west. Myanmar is situated in the South East side bounded by the Patkai Bum hills.

Changland is also called a river district in the frontier state where Noa-Dehing, Namchik, Tirap, Namphuk, Dapha, Namphai, Tissu, Tarit, Tara, Tikeng and Tiging merge with the river Buri-Dihing. The entire district is proud of its rich flora and fauna as the huge area is covered with semi-evergreen forests apart from Himalayan broadleaf forests. The beauty is further accentuated by the mountain slopes with alpine not to speak of the thickening rhododendron, oak, pine, maple, fir, juniper et al.

The entire district of 4,662 square km is populated by 1,48,226 persons and the inhabitants here, mostly, are Tutsa, Tangsa, Nocte, Singpho and the Lisu tribes. They are apart from some other tribes which include Deoris, Tibetans and Chakma and Hajong refugees. The Tangsas founded their safe abode in the south-eastern Patkai Bum hills along the international border. But the Singphos reside on the plains while the Tutsas are available in the western part. These tribal people can fluently speak Tangsa, Assamese, Hindi and English.

One of the must see spots in Changlang is the World War cemetery. Foreign tourists often find it very interesting to visit the place to revive the memory of the wars where hundreds of dead soldiers are still living in the hearts of millions of the people. Most of these soldiers are believed to have come from China, UK, US.

A lake in the Changlang district often leaves many tourists in utter mystery. Popularly known as the Lake of No Returns, it is nothing but a water body of a stunning view.

The main festivals here include Moh-Mol, Pongtu Kuh and Shapawng Yang Manu Poi. These are usually celebrated by the Tangsa, Tutsa and Singpho tribes where the tourists make it an occasion to enjoy the tradition, art and culture of these colourful tribal people. The best time to visit Changlang is November to February where the roads from Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Margherita and Miao remain fine and wonderful. The tourists who come by air need to land in Dibrugarh airport while those who come by train and bus must land in Tinsukia en route to this enchanting tourist spot in Arunachal Pradesh.

How to reach: 

Air:  Changlang township is 136 km from the nearest Airport at Mohanbari, Dibrugarh, Assam.

Rail:  It is 96 km from the nearest long distance Railway station Tinsukia Railway Station, Assam. And 45 km from the nearest Passenger Railway station, Margherita Railway Station, Assam.

Road:  Good motorable road is connected up to Changlang township. It is 140 km from Dibrugarh, 95 km from Tinsukia, 44 km from Margherita and 110 km from Miao

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Shyntor Bulia village

Socio-Economic Profile of the Villages: Shyntor Bulia, Syntiewmaw, Kynjoin, Mawlaho, and Pamrynai

Overview

These villages, located in the Umsning Block of Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, share a common rural character, with agriculture as the primary occupation. Despite their small size, they have basic educational facilities provided by SSA schools.

Help build Green Leaves LP School in Shyntor Bulia Village, Meghalaya

Key Socio-Economic Indicators

VillageHouseholdsPopulationLiteracy RateMain OccupationEducational FacilitiesOther Activities
Shyntor Bulia6444880%Agriculture2 SSA schools (up to class V)N/A
Syntiewmaw50250N/AAgriculture, Handloom & Handicraft1 SSA schoolWeaving
Kynjoin22154N/AAgriculture1 SSA schoolN/A
Mawlaho120550N/AAgriculture1 SSA schoolWeaving, Silkwork
Pamrynai105650N/AAgriculture1 SSA schoolN/A

Common Challenges and Opportunities

  • Geographic Isolation: The villages, especially Shyntor Bulia due to the seasonal flooding, face challenges in connectivity and accessibility.
  • Educational Limitations: The SSA schools only provide education up to class V, limiting educational opportunities for students beyond that level. At Shyntor Bulia, the villagers setup a private school since the  SSA school is far away from their village.
  • Limited Infrastructure: The villages lack basic infrastructure such as proper roads, healthcare facilities.
  • Economic Diversification: Dependence solely on agriculture makes the villages vulnerable to fluctuations in crop yields and market prices.
  • Opportunities in Handicrafts: The weaving and silkwork activities in Syntiewmaw and Mawlaho could be promoted and scaled up to provide alternative sources of income. Central Silk Board has their office at Nongpoh and working in these areas promoting adoption Muga silk as livelihood option.

Recommendations

  • Improved Infrastructure: Government initiatives should focus on improving roads, bridges, and other infrastructure to enhance connectivity and accessibility.
  • Upgradation of Education: The SSA schools could be upgraded to provide education up to higher levels or explore alternative educational models like distance learning.
  • Promotion of Handicrafts: The government and NGOs could provide training, marketing support, and access to finance for artisans engaged in weaving and silkwork.
  • Diversification of Agriculture: Farmers could be encouraged to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, explore value-added products, and diversify their crops.
  • Community Development Programs: Implementing community development programs can address social and economic challenges, improve livelihoods, and strengthen community resilience.

By addressing these challenges and leveraging the opportunities, these villages can improve their socio-economic conditions and enhance the quality of life of their residents.

 

children with football
Shyntor Bulia's Football field, located next to 2 small rivers
The river
Shyontor Biulia village
Shyntor Bulia's Football field, located next to 2 small rivers
in ront of a village restautant
Governemnt primary school at Shyntor Bulia
Office of the Rongjeng Welfare Foundation
The suspension foot bridge over a small river that connectes teh vuillage with mainland
children with football
children with football
Shyntor Bulia's Football field, located next to 2 small rivers
Shyntor Bulia's Football field, located next to 2 small rivers
The river
The river
Shyontor Biulia village
Shyontor Biulia village
Shyntor Bulia's Football field, located next to 2 small rivers
Shyntor Bulia's Football field, located next to 2 small rivers
in ront of a village restautant
in ront of a village restautant
Governemnt primary school at Shyntor Bulia
Governemnt primary school at Shyntor Bulia
Office of the Rongjeng Welfare Foundation
Office of the Rongjeng Welfare Foundation
The suspension foot bridge over a small river that connectes teh vuillage with mainland
The suspension foot bridge over a small river that connectes teh vuillage with mainland

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