Cradled in Meghalaya, the "Abode of Clouds," NIFT Shillong is the first premier fashion institute of North East India. Founded in 2008, it now flourishes across a sprawling 20-acre permanent campus at Umsawli, set within Shillong's prestigious new township. Amid misty hills and lush greenery, state-of-the-art design workshops, smart classrooms, specialized labs, a resource-rich library, and an open-air amphitheater come together to shape the region's next generation of creative leaders

The two-year Master of Fashion Management programme, offered by the Department of Fashion Management Studies, develops professionals for the business, management and strategic dimensions of the fashion industry. The curriculum integrates fashion marketing, merchandising, buying, retailing, sourcing, supply chain management, business analytics, brand and strategic management, global marketing, luxury fashion and entrepreneurship.

The two-semester Foundation Programme forms the common starting point for undergraduate education at NIFT, bringing Design and Fashion Technology students together through a shared learning experience in Design and Technology fundamentals. The programme develops core skills in visualisation, communication, creative thinking, material exploration and digital tools, while introducing students to fashion, technology, sustainability and the wider design ecosystem.

The four-year Accessory Design programme, offered by the Department of Fashion & Lifestyle Accessory, develops designers for the diverse and evolving world of lifestyle products and fashion accessories. The curriculum integrates design thinking with traditional and new-age materials, emerging technologies, Indian crafts and sustainable practices.

The four-year Fashion Design programme, NIFT’s flagship programme, offers a holistic foundation in design with a focused approach to apparel. The curriculum develops design sensitivity by balancing global fashion aesthetics with an Indian perspective, while addressing the diverse requirements of couture, prêt-à-porter, exports, niche markets and handcrafting.

The four-year Fashion Communication programme, offered by the Department of Fashion Communication, develops versatile design professionals for the fashion, lifestyle, media and creative industries. The curriculum positions communication as a strategic bridge between fashion products, brands and consumers, integrating design thinking, visual communication, technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), trend research and forecasting, and emerging media.

The four-year Textile Design programme, offered by the Department of Textile Design, prepares designers for the evolving apparel, home and lifestyle textile industries through an integrated understanding of materials, processes, technology and design. The curriculum combines traditional textile practices with contemporary digital tools, material innovation and sustainable approaches.

About the project

This documentation provides a detailed account of the Tangsa tribe, one of the prominent indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh, mainly residing in the Changlang district. Originally believed to have migrated from Myanmar, the Tangsa comprise several sub-tribes, including Ponthai, Longchang, Muklom, Havi, Rongrang, and Pangwa, each possessing distinct customs, dialects, and cultural practices.