The main focus of the study is the protection of the traditional knowledge which revolves around the indigenous people. In simple words no indigenous people, no traditional knowledge. The threat on traditional knowledge and its associated forms would increase, if exploitation on the indigenous people is not stopped, unfortunately it is the current scenario of the countries. The predicament is that the indigenous people have been ignored totally or with little provisions which are easily overlooked. Another predicament is that the traditional knowledge already lies in the public domain, is considered to be free and thus the multinationals takes advantage of it, and patent it.

The focus of the present study is to critically analyze Indian legal framework in relation to TK protection, access and benefit sharing mechanism. To examine existing gaps and limitations in the current legal systems and thereby suggesting new solutions to address the lacunas.

The present study contends the importance of effective and efficient TBK system that would provide a better healthcare facility to the Society & Nation.

This thesis examines the transmission of intergenerational cultural knowledge on eastern James Bay Cree lands. Geospatial technologies and the representation of Cree knowledge are explored, with emphasis on the geoweb.

Shifting cultivation commonly known as slash and burn agriculture is an age-old traditional agricultural practice in Nagaland.

The current study involved identification and preservation of Kuki indigenous agricultural knowledge with emphasis on the role of libraries. It is a quantitative study, aimed and designed to study the signification of Kuki indigenous knowledge and its contribution to the community. Research was conducted in order to try to answer the research questions and fulfil objectives set for the study

The scope of the present study is to examine whether the traditional health care system and treatment depend on nature and environment and how the health status particularly in tribal societies connected with forest. It has also been examined how western health care system is affecting the traditional health care system.

The field study in the various Memba villages reveals that these people are dependant on the surrounding forest for their day-today necessities or requirements. Their traditional belief and practices have helped them in the preservation of their age-old culture and along with it in the conservation of the forest.

The study evaluated impact of bio-herbicide to control the indigenous weed of glycin max. The importance of research work lies in the fact that a well organized and periodical survey of various leguminous crop (Glycine max) fields would bring to light many microflora which may have very high herbicidal properties directly or through biorationals.

This study provides a multifaceted window into the intricate tapestry of the Sumi–Naga tribal community's agricultural practices, cultural traditions, and the delicate interplay between the two. By bridging empirical research with the preservation imperative, the study shines a spotlight on the urgency of safeguarding these practices and traditions, ensuring their continuous propagation for generations to come.