Sangtam Tribe

Recently, the apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community passed a resolution to protect pangolins, the world’s most trafficked wild mammal, within its jurisdiction.

• The Sangtam tribe is one of the 16 major tribes of Nagaland.
• They are concentrated in the Kiphire and Tuensang districts of Nagaland, bordering Myanmar.
• There are 6 major clans amongst the Sangtams- Dhongrü, Jingrü, Langtidhongrü/ Langkidhongrü, Mungzarü, Anarü/Yingphidhongrü and Rudidhongrü clans.
• The common dialect of the Sangtams is known as Sangtamyu which is spoken by around 90% of the population.
• The Sangtam people traditionally practice jhum cultivation (shifting agriculture), which remains central to their livelihood.
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