Never imagined that my work would be recognised at national level: Hally War https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68547 National recognition via a civilian award has highlighted the indigenous practice of training Ficus elastica aerial roots to create durable living root bridges, emphasizing community custodianship, sustainable bio engineering, and cultural identity. The bridges, concentrated in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, are on the UNESCO Tentative List, and recent official endorsements and visits reinforce momentum toward heritage protection, conservation measures, and policies supporting community led maintenance and sustainable tourism. en-us Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:16:03 +0530 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator Never imagined that my work would be recognised at national level: Hally War https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68547 National recognition via a civilian award has highlighted the indigenous practice of training Ficus elastica aerial roots to create durable living root bridges, emphasizing community custodianship, sustainable bio engineering, and cultural identity. The bridges, concentrated in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, are on the UNESCO Tentative List, and recent official endorsements and visits reinforce momentum toward heritage protection, conservation measures, and policies supporting community led maintenance and sustainable tourism. News - Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68547