Guwahati, Aug. 24 -- A recent study shows how the centuries-old fishing practices of the Khasi tribes can help Meghalaya address its growing fish production deficit while promoting eco-friendly aquaculture.

The research, published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (August 2025), highlights 34 unique Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) practices that Khasi tribes in Ri-Bhoi district have preserved.

These practices include using bamboo traps, piscicidal plants, organizing community fishing festivals, and innovative preservation techniques such as Tympan (smoked fish stored for up to six months) and Tung Dung (dried fish mixed with vegetables and sealed in bamboo tubes).

Despite being rich in rivers and streams, Meghalaya pr...