H@R 45/365 Vernacular homes of Kebali village Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

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H@R 45/365

Vernacular homes of Kebali village Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

Pride in one’s traditions – this is palpable in the owner’s enthusiasm to show the home! Kebali village has a settlement of Idu Mishmi tribe. Traditional material from the region is used in the vernacular chang-ghar (stilted house) – jing patta roof, timber, bamboo, cane, bola tree wood posts. Due to the insensitive road widening, the soil erosion of the hill is a major threat to settlements, and is especially evident when natural calamities occur. Impacts of inconsiderate development projects in eco-sensitive zones must be well understood by authorities. Silt deposition due to dam constructions and lacking road engineering solutions for terrains and forested areas are examples.