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Journal Article 
Socio-cultural tradition of Rabha Tribe of North Bengal, India: In relation to fisheries 
Roy, A; Sinha, A; Manna, RK; Das, BK; Majumdar, S 
2018 
1 
Journal of the Inland Fisheries Society of India
ISSN: 0379-3435 
50 
2 
79-83 
English 
Socio-cultural aspects of Rabha tribes in Terai-Dooars region of West Bengal have been studied to document their traditional knowledge in relation to fisheries. Survey revealed that in addition to agriculture, 39% of the Rabhas especially mid-aged women are also engaged in fishing from the rivers and streams. So, fishing is a secondary source or alternative source of livelihood for them. Their fish consumption pattern has been described. Five types of fishing gears and two types of plant piscicides commonly used by the Rabha community have been reported. A unique song sung during fishing dance has been recorded and described. Traditional knowledge associated with Rabha tribe is attempted to be documented and preserved in view of rapid social transformation of the community. 
socio-cultural; Rabha; tribe; fisheries