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Bamboos are the tallest grass of the world and widely distributed in India and abundantly occur in northeastern region of India. Bamboos play an important role in the day to day lives of common people of Assam in general and among the Karbis in particular. Bamboo is the most extensively used plant resource among the Karbis. The present study attempts to find out the importance of bamboo among the Karbi tribes, availability and utilization pattern of bamboo and to identify the hindrance of the economic gain. Field study was undertaken among the Karbis in different villages of Karbi Anglong District of Assam. Case study, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and SWOT analysis methods were used for collecting the relevant information. The primary data was collected by structured and unstructured interview. It has been observed that bamboo is the most popular and extensively used forest resource among the Karbis and Dendrocalamus hamiltonii Nees is the most frequently used species in the hills while in the plains Bambusa tulda Roxb. and Bambusa balcooa Roxb. (Sil borua) are the commonly used species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper describes the prevailing academic scenarios of a epresentative group of secondary schools in Assam (India) with special references to students performance in general and mathematics performance in particular. The state of Assam is one of the economically backward regions of India and is witnessing socio-political disturbances mainly centered with younger population. Object oriented education leading ensured employment is expected to reduce the present social crisis in this region. Appropriate secondary school knowledge backed by perfect learning in mathematics can make students competent for future career. Investigation of prevailing education scenario vis-à-vis mathematics performance of students of 21 representative schools of Assam revealed wide variations of academic environment amongst the school so also the variations of performances. The financial and managerial statuses of the schools seem to be major factors influencing academic performance. In general, academic performances as well as mathematics performances of the government and private schools are better than the schools not getting government aids. The study also revealed that mathematics performances of schools are positively correlated with (a) the academic performance of school indicated by school leaving pass percentage and also (b) with the performances in subjects other than mathematics. On the other hand, students and teacher ratio seems not to affect the mathematics performance of the schools. Improvement of the performance of secondary school in Assam is required considering the societal needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]