Adi tribe forms the back-bone of the population of East Siang. These Astro-Mongolide race are believed to have descended from the north, basically from Tibet. They have exploited River Siang as the route for immigration. The Adi tribe is comprised of different sub-tribes like the Karkos, Minyongs, Milangs, Boris, Padams, Shimongs, Pangis, Tangmas, Pasis and Ashings. As far as their religious beliefs are concerned, though some has turned to Christianity, majority of them still adhere to their ethnic religion of Donyi-Polo.
East Siang of Arunachal Pradesh is one of the socially backward district of the state, deprived of most of the facilities of modern day life. Life at East Siang is replete with numerous challenges. First of all, the place is poverty-stricken. In fact, bulk of the population here are below poverty line. The position of women in the tribal society of East Siang is still one of dominated and tortured one. The educational facilities for children at East Siang is pathetic. The overall infrastructure of East Siang and the connectivity of the place is at stake even in this 21st century.
Arunachal_pradesh_Districts
Changlang Dibangvalley East-kameng
East-siang Lohit Lowersubansiri
Tawang Tirap Uppersubansiri
West-kameng West-siang
