The Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes of Meghalaya have had an intrinsic link with nature that shapes not just their agroecological practices but also a sustainable management of landforms. Their culturing of the living root bridges stands testimony that even infrastructure development can be "rooted" to mother earth and not be extractive in its impact.
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Photo: Andre J Fanthome | The Indigenous Partnership | NESFAS