Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) has enormous potential for innovations. Many communities in India have their own unique indigenous technological knowledge. Many of these technologies are at par with the modern technologies and have provided comfort and self-sufficiency to these communities. This Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) has played a crucial role in the overall socio-economic development of the communities. Indigenous technical knowledge is based on the experience of the farmers tested over a long period of use in local environment to increase the profits. The elder members of the society are the best sources of ITK. The present study was conducted in hilly district Reasi of Jammu and Kashmir. A sample of 20 per cent (150) farmers was selected randomly from the selected villages. Data was collected through personal interviews with participants at their farms. A total of 28 indigenous knowledge practices were identified which were practiced by the different farmers of the district. The purpose of the study was to know the implementation of ITK practices adopted by the farmers at their farms. During the course of the study, 28 ITK practices were documented and it was observed that although the farmers residing in hilly areas are using the modern technologies to increase their agricultural and allied sector production but still many farmers used to implement the indigenous technical knowledge. The per centage of farmers practicing different ITK practices were ranged from 7.33 per cent to 68.00 per cent. Majority of animals rearers are still using the ITK practices to treat their animals’ diseases.
Innovations, Indigenous, Knowledge, Technologies, Hilly areas
