NOPR Collection:

Bheta fishing - A traditional community fishing practice of Nocte tribe of Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Bheta fishing - A traditional community fishing practice of Nocte tribe of Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh Authors: Dutta, Rajdeep; Dutta, Amalesh Abstract: A traditional community fishing practiced by the Nocte tribe of Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh in Namsang stream is discussed. The objective of the present study is to bring out detailed information about this indigenous fishing method. In this practice, fishes are caught in the lower reaches by obstructing water flow of the stream. Fishes in their attempt to overcome this obstruction ultimately got trapped. The study revealed that community fishing is a part of the cultural heritage of the Nocte tribe of Tirap district. Migratory behaviour of Cyprinids (e.g. Tor putitora, Barilius tileo, B.bola) has been effectively used in this fishing method for catching them. Page(s): 162-165

Traditional fishing methods in Central valley region of Manipur, India

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Traditional fishing methods in Central valley region of Manipur, India Authors: Devi, B Nightingale; Mishra, SK; Das, Lipi; Pawar, NA; Chanu, Th.Ibemcha Abstract: Central valley region of Manipur harbours great ichthyofaunal diversity; diverse fisheries resources, thus uses wide array of fishing methods which are evolved traditionally and being practiced extensively throughout the central valley. Some of the practices are unique to certain area such as the Loktak lake. The different traditional fishing methods presently being practiced by the fishermen are broadly categorized into major and minor fishing gears. In present paper an attempt has been made to collect and document the Indigenous technical knowledge (ITKs) related to fishing methods in central valley of Manipur, India. In addition to the documentation of different fishing methods, the rationales behind their use, as perceived and mentioned by the respondents, were also concurrently discussed to facilitate comprehension. Page(s): 137-143

Characterization of the traditional fermented fish product Shidol of Northeast India prepared from Puntius sophore and Setipinna phasa

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Characterization of the traditional fermented fish product Shidol of Northeast India prepared from Puntius sophore and Setipinna phasa Authors: Kakati, Bipul Kumar; Goswami, Umesh C. Abstract: Shidol is a traditional fermented fish product popular in the North eastern part of India, because of its typical flavor and aroma. The proximate composition, biochemical, microbiological and sensory quality of two types of Shidol prepared from Puntius sophore (Hamilton) and Seitpinna phasa (Hamilton) available in markets were studied. The results of the analysis showed that the market samples of Shidol were a good source of protein ranging from 27.2 - 38.35%. The pH and moisture content were from 6.1 - 6.2 and from 33.44 - 37.52%, respectively. The physicochemical analysis revealed that the products were of acceptable quality. The bacterial flora of Shidol comprised of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp and Escherichia coli indicating unhygienic handling practices during preparation and storage. There were no visible fungal colonies on the products; however, when grown on agar medium, a few yeast and mould colonies were observed. The products had acceptable sensory quality. Shidol can be kept for more than one year at room temperature. Page(s): 85-90

Folk veterinary medicines in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, India

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Folk veterinary medicines in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, India Authors: Kumar, Rajesh; Bharati, Kumar Avinash Abstract: The aim of the study is to document folk medicinal knowledge prevalent for the treatment of ailments of livestock in the Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. Information on these veterinary practices was gathered by interviewing residents of the study area using the “Transect walks” method of the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) technique from February 2009 to June 2010. The present study revealed that 42 plant species have been used by the local people to control various ailments of livestock prevalent in the study area. Apart from medicinal plants four animal/animal products and three mineral preparations have also been recorded, which are used in remedy preparation. These medicinal preparations have been used in the treatment of 28 livestock diseases. The most diversely used medicinal plants are Zingiber officinale, Plantago orbignyana, Acacia nilotica, Swertia chirayita and Piper nigrum. Comparison of the gathered data with the existing published literatures revealed that 28 plant species have been documented for the first time for animal use. Page(s): 40-46