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We believe in the principle of peaceful Coexistence

Promoting and Preserving the Idu Mishmi Way of Living

Idu Mishmi Cultural and Literary Society

Idu Mishmi Cultural and Literary Society (IMCLS) is an apex body of the Idu Mishmi Community. At IMCLS, we take immense pride in being the apex body of the Idu Mishmi Community, dedicated to safeguarding our rich cultural heritage. Our mission is to promote and preserve our art, language, and traditions for future generations. We believe that by celebrating our unique values, we can inspire pride within our community and foster a deep appreciation for our diverse culture. Join us in our efforts to ensure that the vibrant legacy of the Idu Mishmi people endures.

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Our Purpose

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Our Purpose

Promote & Preserve

To preserve, promote Idu Mishmi art, language, cultural heritage, traditions, and values.

Maintain

To maintain understanding, mutual respect, cooperation, and the principle of co-existence among the Idu Mishmi Community and other tribes and communities.

Establish & Maintain

To establish and maintain collaboration for the promotion of social, economic, environmental, health, and scientific development of members of the Idu Mishmi Community.

Preserve, Promote, & Protect

To preserve, promote, and protect the commercial benefits arising from the illegal or inequitable utilization of resources, such as flora and fauna, by non-bona fide Idu Mishmi from the Mishmi Hills.

Preserve, promote & Protect

To preserve, promote, and protect traditional Idu Mishmi textile designs, motifs, and other handicrafts; thereby preserving the unique pattern and designs of Idu Mishmis by applying for intellectual property rights (Geographical Indication, Trademark, Copyright, Patent).

Apply

To apply for a Grant-in-Aid from both the central and state government or from any other approved sources for specified purposes.

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This subcommittee has spearheaded the efforts to obtain the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Idu Mishmi textiles.

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The Idu Mishmi language development committee

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Interpretation, Preservation & Documentation

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Research Ethics Review Board

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Subcomittee on Community Rights & Protected Areas Issues

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Responsible for development of upcoming Heritage site

Community

Corporate Social Responsibility Subcommittee

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To build trust, we believe it is essential to maintain transparency. Here, we present our annual audit reports for public review.

Our Services: Tailor-Made Services for Every Need

Committed and Determined

At IMCLS, we are dedicated to fulfilling our mission as outlined in our bylaws. Each subcommittee caters to certain issues and tasks. The tasks or projects reflect our commitment to the community and our desire to create meaningful change. We take great pride in our recent successes, which showcase how our efforts align with our core objectives. Explore our varied work within the assigned subcommittees given below to gauge the impact we are making.

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Resolution for the use of Idu Mishmi Orthography

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Get Involved

We understand the genuine desire people have to help, to contribute, and to see the community grow and flourish. Yet we all have responsibilities and commitments we cannot set aside. We believe you can still proudly be a part of our journey, whether by making a donation or lending a helping hand.

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