PASIGHAT, Apr 6: A two-week fieldwork and community engagement programme conducted by the Department of Tribal Studies at Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) among the Galo community concluded on Sunday in Kadu and Rotte villages under Koyu circle in Lower Siang district.
The programme is a mandatory curriculum requirement for second-semester Master’s students in Tribal Studies, designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical research experience.
Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Isha Basar, students immersed themselves in the daily life of the Galo community to study their culture, social structure, and indigenous knowledge systems. The participants employed various research methodologies, including participant observation, interviews, and surveys tailored to their individual research topics.
The programme extended beyond academic research to include a community service component. Students joined villagers in cleaning the village and community hall, demonstrating the university's commitment to meaningful community engagement.
The fieldwork culminated in a gathering where students and villagers exchanged experiences and insights gained during the programme. The curriculum aims to cultivate research skills among students while providing them opportunities to apply methodological training in real-world settings.