2025, Vol. 7, Issue 9, Part D

Identifying the distinctiveness of a community, especially in northeastern India, is always a challenge. Generally, most indigenous tribes seem to have similar physiques, food habits, customary practices, and worldviews. The nature and characteristics of their distinct cultures and traditions can be comprehended when someone attempts to understand them through participant observation. The various attributes of each indigenous tribe become apparent through an in-depth case study. As such, many academicians and scholars have conducted extensive research on the tribes in northeastern India from various dimensions-socio-cultural, linguistic, economic, and political. However, the distinct nature of each community has developed curiosity to gain more knowledge on the tribe’s way of life. Even in the small state of Tripura, numerous microscopic ethnic communities assert a distinct identity. The paper attempts to underscore the Mog Traditional Village Administration in Tripura, and relate its relevance in the democratic setting.