Content for Mains Enrichment (CME)
Source: TOI
Context: Anshu Jamsenpa, the first woman from Arunachal Pradesh’s Nyishi tribe, has scaled Mount Everest.
Values are shown by Her:
Anshu Jamsenpa embodies perseverance, resilience, and dedication. She promotes the importance of hard work and determination in achieving one’s goals. Her journey emphasizes the value of courage and overcoming challenges, serving as an inspiration for aspiring mountaineers and adventurers. Anshu’s success also highlights the significance of cultural pride and the empowerment of women in traditionally male-dominated fields.
About the Nyishi tribe, previously known as the Daffla
It is the largest ethnic group in Arunachal Pradesh. They consider themselves descendants of Abo Tani, believed to be the first human, thus aligning with the Tani Group of Tribes, which includes the Adi, Gallo, and Apatani. Their society lacks a caste system and rigid class distinctions. Polygyny is practised, and their major festival is Longte.
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