Dimapur, June 17 (MExN): A book titled ‘Economic History of the Miris’ (Mishings) was released by the Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya in the GU-IST Hall of Gauhati University on June 16. Authored by Peter Pegu, the book is the result of an in-depth study of the various stages of economic life of the Mishing tribe over the last 3000 years, stated a press release issued by PRO to Governor.
Addressing the gathering during the release, Governor Acharya stressed upon the need of social connectivity in any intellectual work. He appealed to the authors and researchers to make meaningful contributions to the national character building through their intellectual works. As books are strong forces that can impact the minds of the people, they should have in between the lines the molecules for solidifying the oneness in a diverse country like India. Highlighting the significance of the book, Acharya stressed on the quality content of the book, rather than spelling or name of the tribe.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Mridul Hazarika, Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University, expressed his satisfaction on the book being released at Gauhati University that conducts a number of academic activities on the language and culture of various ethnics groups of North-Eastern region including the Mishings. He hoped that the book would be immensely beneficial for the researchers working in relevant topics.
S.S. Pegu, Chairman of Ruwad Educational Trust, enumerated the contents of the book and highlighted and lauded the efforts of the author in collecting and compiling the rare data used in the book. Participating in the function, Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Registrar of Gauhati University, said the “Economic History of the Miris” would go in as a glittering stone on to the mosaic of Assam’s intellectual world. Brig. (Retd.) Abani Pait expressed his satisfaction and appreciation for the author of the book for recording the otherwise forgotten aspects of the Mishing tribe like their economy-related practices over the millennia.
Earlier, the author of the book Peter Pegu gave an overview of the book while Dr. Rajeev Coley conducted the ceremony as the compere. The function was attended by a number of eminent citizens of the state apart from the students and scholars of Gauhati University.
