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<p>Rongmei is one of the Indigenous Naga tribes located in Northeast India, predominantly settled in the states of Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland. They primarily inhabit villages that serve as the foundation for their social and community lives. Each village operates as an autonomous political, social, economic, and cultural entity, demarcated by defined territorial boundaries. The traditional village council, known as <i>Pei</i>, is led by a <i>Namvpou</i> (village chief) and consists of elders from various clans. The governance structure within Rongmei villages is characterized by a system that combines executive, legislative, and judicial powers, all administered by the Pei. This governance is deeply rooted in unique traditional, cultural, and socio-political practices, positioning the Pei as the highest decision-making authority within the village. The traditional polity of the Rongmei reflects a democratic framework that also embodies elements of gerontocracy, as the council comprises elders from the clans. The governance of <i>Ramv</i>(land) is strictly regulated by traditional laws and practices that have been passed down through generations. Although contemporary state governance systems attempt to incorporate and exceed indigenous governance practices, the Rongmei people continue to uphold their traditional systems, especially regarding land and its resources. This paper examines the indigenous tribal governance framework and the role of the Pei within the Rongmei tribe, focusing on their traditional land governance systems and practices aimed at environmental protection. It critically analyses the sustainability and adaptation strategies of these practices in modern times while addressing emerging challenges related to traditional governance.</p>

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Pei governance of the Rongmei indigenous tribe of Northeast India: traditional practices and emerging challenges

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    2026年2月28日

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  • Joseph Riamei

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Rongmei is one of the Indigenous Naga tribes located in Northeast India, predominantly settled in the states of Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland. They primarily inhabit villages that serve as the foundation for their social and community lives. Each village operates as an autonomous political, social, economic, and cultural entity, demarcated by defined territorial boundaries. The traditional village council, known as Pei, is led by a Namvpou (village chief) and consists of elders from various clans. The governance structure within Rongmei villages is characterized by a system that combines executive, legislative, and judicial powers, all administered by the Pei. This governance is deeply rooted in unique traditional, cultural, and socio-political practices, positioning the Pei as the highest decision-making authority within the village. The traditional polity of the Rongmei reflects a democratic framework that also embodies elements of gerontocracy, as the council comprises elders from the clans. The governance of Ramv(land) is strictly regulated by traditional laws and practices that have been passed down through generations. Although contemporary state governance systems attempt to incorporate and exceed indigenous governance practices, the Rongmei people continue to uphold their traditional systems, especially regarding land and its resources. This paper examines the indigenous tribal governance framework and the role of the Pei within the Rongmei tribe, focusing on their traditional land governance systems and practices aimed at environmental protection. It critically analyses the sustainability and adaptation strategies of these practices in modern times while addressing emerging challenges related to traditional governance.