Indigenous knowledge refers to the accumulated wisdom and practices of indigenous communities that have developed over time in response to their unique cultural, linguistic, and environmental circumstances. This knowledge is often derived from practical experiences, instincts, and observations, and is passed down through generations. As such, it can provide valuable insights into addressing contemporary challenges in agriculture and the environment.

Many researchers and scientists recognize the potential value of indigenous knowledge and are working to document and study it in various fields. There is a growing need for a comprehensive overview of indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) that highlights its differences from scientific knowledge and outlines the various tools and techniques used in its practice. Additionally, it is important to understand the classification, significance, and potential applications of ITK.

This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of ITK, with a particular focus on its application in agriculture and allied sectors in India. The book will cover topics such as the differences between science and ITK, different tools and techniques used in ITK, the classification and importance of ITK, and recent research in the field. The objective of this book is to encourage further study and exploration of indigenous knowledge in different fields of agriculture and allied sectors. It is also intended to raise awareness about the importance of indigenous knowledge in the scientific community and beyond. This book will be of interest to a wide range of readers, including those in agricultural universities, animal husbandry and fisheries universities, state government agri-allied departments, private and public sector institutions, and others involved in training, teaching, research, and extension work in the agri-allied sector.

01. An Overview of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Relation to Agri-allied Sector R.K. Saha, D. Nath and H. Saha 02. Basic Concept of Indigenous Knowledge and its Protection in India Ajit Kumar Roy 03. Traditional Ecological Knowledge: An Important Pillar in Fisheries Resource Management Biswarup Saha, Tanmay Samajdar and P. K. Pal 04. Indigenous Technical Knowledge for the Management of Major Pests of Field Crops in North East India D. M. Firake, P. D. Firake , G. T. Behere, N.S. Azad Thakur and Dilip Nath 05. Traditional Practices for the Management of Major Pests of Horticultural Crops and Stored Produce in North East India D.M. Firake, P.D. Firake, G.T. Behere, N.S. Azad Thakur and D. Nath 06. Indigenous Pest Management Practices in North East India - An Overview Arunava Samanta, Archan Kanti Das and Sandip Patra 07. Notes on the Ethno-Veterinary Practices Used for Treatment of Different Ailments in Tripura State, India Partha Pratim Bhattacharjee, J. Majumder, R. Lodh and B. K. Agarwala 08. Indigenous Traditional Knowledge Associated with Fermented Fish Products of North East India A. U. Muzaddadi 09. Traditional Ethnic Jewellery of Kashmiri Fisherwomen Rizwana, T. H. Bhat, M. H. Balkhi and Poonam Sharma 10. Documentation of Ethno-Entomophagy Practices in Ethnic Communities of Manipur, North East India T. Shantibala, R.K. Lokeshwari, B. K. garwala, and Gusheinzed Waikhom 11. Traditionally Used Fish Feed Ingredients and Manure in Aquaculture in the North Eastern State of Tripura M.K. Datta 12. Identification of Indigenous Resource and its Management for Livelihood by Tribal Women Fishers of Dooars Region of West Bengal Using PRA Technique: A Case Study Ambalika Ghosh 13. Selected Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) on Fisheries in Tripura State Sagar C. Mandal, Pampa Bhattacharjee and Debtanu Barman 14. Indigenous Disease Management Practices in Traditional Farming Systems in India A. Chakraborty and Subham Dey 15. Highly Effective Fishing Methods in Central Assam as Perceived by Fishers Rajita Devi and iswarup Saha 16. Nu Ta: An Indigenous Fish Catching Gear of Arunachal Pradesh, India Pema Chotten Wangja, Olik Jomang, Krishna Prasad Sharma and Yumlembam Jackie Singh 17. Shifting Responses of Tadpole Larvae and Frog from Fish Pond in Presence of Hypoxia, Obnoxious Gases and Predators Ramanuj Chakraborty, Subrata Shib and Himadri Saha 18. Application of Indigenous Technical Knowledge for Treating Ectoparasitic Infestations in Animals W. Ramdas Singh, Debasish Behera, Hijam S. Devi, and P. H. Patra 19. Traditional Fermented Fish Products of North Eastern States of India Yumlembam Jackie Singh, Huirem Bharati and Pema Chotten Wangja 20. Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in Animal Husbandry Practices Avijit Haldar, Chintu Deb Barma and Rajkumari Sanjukta 21. Traditional Fishing Practices in North Eastern Region of India Anil Datt Upadhyay 22. Use of Black Drongo for Pest Management in Rice: A Traditional Agricultural Practice by the Rural Farmers of Tripura Partha Pratim Bhattacharjee, Joydeb Majumder and Pranabjit Bardhan Roy 23. On Some Aspects of Sampling Methodology with Reference to Indigenous Traditional Knowledge Prasenjit Pal