Abstract: The traditional farming (Jhum) practices in Eastern and West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya hold significant cultural and economic importance in the twenty-first century for the local communities. The region's indigenous methods, including jhum (shifting) cultivation, are deeply rooted in ancestral knowledge and promote a symbiotic relationship with nature. These practices, driven by population pressures and economic demands, have led to deforestation, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss. This study examines the environmental effects of traditional farming in the regions....
Keywords: Traditional Farming, Traditional Influences, Jhum Cultivation, Deforestation, Global Warning, Employment.
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