The Apatani people of Arunachal Pradesh sustain their unique 'paddy-cum-fish cultivation' practice, preserved by women elders who source fingerlings for self-consumed rice. This highlights their commitment to self-sustainability.

 

This film is part of ‘Stories from the Ground: Northeast India,’ a film series by The Habitats Trust and Dusty Foot Production, featuring 50 shorts by local filmmakers that celebrate the culture, traditions, and biodiversity of the region.