Land Tenure Systems And Horticulture Development Among The Tangkhul Naga Of Ukhrul District, Manipur

Abstract

This study examines the intricate relationship between land holdings and land-use practices of Tangkul Naga in Ukhrul district, Manipur, and their implications for horticulture development. The customary land tenure system distinguishes community land, clan- land and private land, influencing agricultural practices such as sedentary terrace farming and Jhum (shifting) cultivation. The patriarchal inheritance regime and restrictions on land transfers create tenure insecurity and investment risks, limiting the expansion of high value horticulture. Strategies for sustainable horticultural growth must acknowledge and integrate the existing customary tenure framework.