Are Indigenous People Receiving The Requisite Protection?

Protection of Traditional Knowledge in Nepal

Nepal is known for its geographical, ecological, ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity. The national census has recognized more than 120 indigenous caste and ethnic groups, As defined by the Indigenous Nationalities Act, 2002, indigenous people are people having their own mother tongue, distinct traditional values, and cultural identities, including social structure and written/non-written history. These people have rich knowledge tested from their adjustments in varying climatic conditions and this is enriched, sustained and improved over time by succeeding generations. For instance, Mustang, trans Himalayan district of Nepal, is not only a famous for landscape beauty, but also unique in culture.