The Renaissance of Karbi Anglong: Indigenous Governance, Cultural Revitalization, and Sustainable Development in Assam's Autonomous Highland Region

Authors

  • Prof. Dr. Harikumar Pallathadka Vice-Chancellor & Professor, Manipur International University, Imphal, Manipur, INDIA. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0705-9035
  • Dr. Parag Deb Roy Guwahati, Assam, INDIA
  • Dr. Saumya Shankar Chowdhury Guwahati, Assam, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.5.3.7

Keywords:

Indigenous governance, autonomous development, cultural heritage, sustainable development, Sixth Schedule, Northeast India, traditional knowledge systems

Abstract

This comprehensive research examines the Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council (KAAC) region of Assam, India, as an exemplary case of indigenous governance fostering cultural preservation alongside transformative development. Through rigorous analysis of historical contexts, geographical attributes, socioeconomic indicators, governance innovations, and emerging development paradigms, this paper reveals Karbi Anglong's extraordinary potential trajectory toward becoming a model of sustainable indigenous-led development. The autonomous framework established under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides a robust institutional architecture that, when properly activated, can catalyze multidimensional development while safeguarding the rich cultural heritage that constitutes the region's identity. Utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, this research demonstrates how Karbi Anglong represents a living laboratory for the harmonious integration of traditional knowledge systems with contemporary development approaches. The findings contribute significantly to the discourse on indigenous governance systems globally and offer actionable insights for policymakers, development practitioners, and local stakeholders engaged in similar contexts worldwide. This research establishes that Karbi Anglong stands at the threshold of a developmental renaissance that could transform it into a globally recognized exemplar of culturally-rooted sustainable development.

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2025-05-03

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Pallathadka, H., Roy, P. D., & Chowdhury, S. S. (2025). The Renaissance of Karbi Anglong: Indigenous Governance, Cultural Revitalization, and Sustainable Development in Assam’s Autonomous Highland Region. Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities, 5(3), 45–64. https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.5.3.7

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