CONSERVATION OF SCREW PINE “PANDANUS” IN KERALA, NEED FOR REESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY – RESOURCE LINK
Author : Amitha Bachan & K.M. M. Nasser
Page No : 106 - 111
Abstract :
Pandanus Pandnaus “Screw pine” is one of the Important “Keystone Plant”, next to bamboos & reeds, extensively used by the Coastal and Island people for their minor economic needs. The groves are regarded as one of the important “Vegetation” of the coasts and islands especially associated with human settlements. A study conducted among the 400 people in 100 households of Mathilakam and Kaipamangalam panchayaths of Thrissur district of central Kerala during 2012 revealed that about the 52% individuals take part in the process of Pandanus mat weaving one decade ago and was reduced to 18% today. Reduction in the demand of Pandanus mats and crafts due to its substitute with plastic products, destruction water bodies, depletion of Pandanus groves and diversity and depletion of the community – screwpine resource link are the major reasons.
Editorial
Author : Chief Editor
Page No : 0
Abstract :
Environmental degradation and the linked social inequity are powerful issues that challenge the very existence of Man. Local, indigenous communities - the environmental refugees of the modern world - require conscious effort from the part of educated human community for restoration and protection of their rights and freedom .Many international summits have been staged addressing the concerns of environment of the indigenous .....
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Powers and Functions of Tribal Gram Sabha Under The Forest Rights Act 2006 In Forest Land-Resource Governance, Conflict With Existing Institutions and Possible Synergies
Author : Amitha Bachan K.H.
Page No : 88-92
Abstract :
This article discuss the Forest Right Act (FRA) 2006 and its Rules (2008 & 2012), the first legislation that brings constitutional recognition to Scheduled Tribal (ST) GramaSabhas (GS) in Kerala in the background of Article 40 in the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution“The state shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.” The article further discuss and emphasis the need of synergy.
LOCAL HISTORY OF PANIYAS IN NILAMBUR AREAS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MARRIAGE FESTIVAL AND FUNERAL CUSTOM FROM 1800 A.D. TO 1947 A.D.
Author : Sivadasan T.P
Page No : 112 - 118
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Paniyas are the largest single Scheduled Tribe in Kerala. They settled in groups. "Paniyans are inhabitants of Palghat, Calicut and Canannore Districts. They are aboriginal slaves of the soil and live where there are plantations and rice cultivation. Greater numbers have their homes in the Manantavady and Vythiri Taluks. They are also settled in Madras and Mysore States. The name is the modified form of the Malayalam word Panikkar (labourer)."
പെണ്ണെഴുത്തിന്‍റെ രാഷ്ട്രിയം (മലയാളത്തിലെ തിരഞ്ഞെടുത്ത കഥകളെ മുന്‍നിര്‍ത്തിയുള്ള പഠനം )
Author : സിനു വര്‍ഗീസ്‌
Page No : 119 - 122
Abstract :
സത്രീ വിമോചന പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങളും സത്രീ ശാക്തീകരണവും , സത്രീ നേരിടുന്ന പ്രശ്നങ്ങളും എല്ലാം ഇന്ന് സജീവമാണ്. അതുപോലെ തന്നെ സ്ത്രീകള്‍ ഇന്ന് വിദ്യസമ്പന്നരും ഉയര്‍ന്ന പദവിയില്‍ ജീവിക്കുന്നവരുമാണ് . എങ്കില്‍ തന്നെയും ജാതിയും സാംസ്കാരികവും മതപരവും വിദ്യാഭ്യാസപരവുമായ തുല്യതക്കതീതമായ് സ്ത്രീകള്‍ക്കുമേലുള്ള ആണ്‍ കോയ്മ ഇന്നും നിലനില്‍ക്കുന്നു.
