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| Title: | Indigenous Technology Knowledge in Nepal — A review |
| Authors: | Sharma, Subodh
Bajracharya, Roshan
Sitaula, Bishal |
| Keywords: | Indigenous technology knowledge
Biodiversity
Forest management
Pest management
Biofencing
Agricultural tools
Nepal |
| Issue Date: | Oct-2009 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl.8. A01K, A01N3/00 |
| Abstract: |
Indigenous
practices provide invaluable knowledge and aid in making best use of natural
resources. In the modern days of technological advancement, this knowledge is
often forgotten or neglected. In Nepal, negligible efforts have been
undertaken in a systematic way to understand the scientific basis of this
knowledge. It is recommended that the documentation of Indigenous Technical
Knowledge (ITK) should be included in the curricula of environment and
sustainable development as a cross-cutting issue. Understanding of ITK, their
advantages and disadvantages, will help further strengthen the existing
knowledge of professionals in this field. In the paper, ITK from water resource
management, soil fertility management, indigenous knowledge on biodiversity and
forest management, Indigenous Knowledge on pest management, biofencing,
agricultural tools and implements, and traditional beliefs are documented
primarily from Kavre, Dhading, Kaski, Baglung and Syanga districts in Nepal.
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| Page(s): | 569-576 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.08(4) [October 2009]
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