The book “Development and Change Among Tribal Society in Border Areas: A Geographical Study” explores the implications of Christianity introduction to Manipur as a new beginning and its profound influence on tribal populations. The focus is on how Christianity has impacted the social aspects of the Vaiphei tribes in Manipur State, focusing on the social and political aspects of that change. Previous research on tribes was analyzed as a community at a specific development stage, compared to the traits of "modern" societies. Every administrative, social, economic, and religious endeavor was closely linked to their customary and traditional practices. The book also provides recommendations for enhancing the current state of education, agriculture, and land use in the tribal society.

Contents

Forward
Acknowledgement
Preface
Prologue

Chapter 1: Christianity and Changes Among the Hill Tribes
                Seiyang Baite

Chapter 2: Social Change and Vaiphei Society: A Geographical Study
                Seiyang Baite

Chapter 3: Status of Education in Chandel District, Manipur
                Seiyang Baite

Chapter 4: Practice of Shifting Cultivation and Its Implications in the Hill Districts of Manipur
                Seiyang Baite

Chapter 5: Prospects and Challenges of Rubber Cultivation in Indo-Myanmar Border Regions of Manipur
                Seiyang Baite

Chapter 6: Tourism Issues and Prospects in Manipur: A Case Study of Moreh Town
                 Seiyang Baite

Chapter 7: Exploitation of Yangngoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary and the Concerns for Sustainable Community Development
                Samuel Douminthang Baite & Seiyang Baite

Chapter 8: Women Vegetable Vendor in Small Towns: A Case Study of Moreh, Manipur and Tlabung, Mizoram
                Seiyang Baite, Lalngakmawai Thangluah & Benjamin L. Sathluanga

Chapter 9: Land-Use and its Impact on Environment in Tengnoupal District, Manipur
                Seiyang Baite

Chapter 10: The Role of NSS Volunteers in Environment Protection: A Case Study of Moreh College NSS Units
                  Seiyang Baite & Samuel Douminthang Baite

Epilogue

Dr. Seiyang Baite, one of the young scholars among the Vaiphei tribes who earned his Ph.D. from the Geography Department at the Mizoram University, under the supervision of Prof. Rinawma in 2019 on the topic of “Socio-Economic Transformation of the Vaiphei Tribe in Churachandpur District, Manipur.” He joined as an Assistant Professor in Moreh College, Moreh (Autonomous) in 2004 and handles the post of Head of Department (HOD) in the Department of Geography and has been working in the same institution till now. He also holds the post of National Service Scheme (NSS) Programme Officer Unit II and post of Research Convener in this institution.