Hill Miri people

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Hill Miri are a native tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. They are spread in Upper Subansiri Kamle and adjoining districts. They speak a Tibeto-Burman language, but the exact origin of their language is disputed.

The tribe are agriculturalist and primarily grow crops such as echin (rice), temi (millet), muku (cucumber), tekk (ginger) and a host of green leafy vegetables. Jhum cultivation was dominant among the tribe but over the course of time have started adopting WRC gradually.^{[clarification needed]} They grow millet especially to prepare a local brew (opo), also made from the rice, which is very popular among members of the community and other tribes as well. The brew is served in plenty on occasions like festivals, marriages, and parties.