List of people of Tani descent
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The following is a list of notable people belonging to Tani people.[1][2][3]
Adi
Source:[4]
- Chum Darang, Actress and Model
- Daying Ering, Indian Politician
- Gegong Apang, Politician
- Jomin Tayeng, IAS Officer
- Mamang Dai, Poet
- Ninong Ering, Indian Politician
- Oken Tayeng, Politician
- Omak Apang, Politician
- Talom Rukbo, Spiritualist & Founder of Donyi Polo Movement
- Tapir Gao, Indian Politician
- Tarung Pabin, Indian Politician
- Tati Lego, British-Indian Soldier & Administrator
- Takeng Taggu, Pastor (Clergy)
- Yanung Jamoh Lego, Indian Herbalist
Apatani
Source:[5]
- Hage Appa, Indian politician
- Padi Richo, Indian politician
- Tage Rita, Businesswoman
- Tage Taki, Indian politician
- Robin Hibu, IPS officer
Mising
Source:[6]
- Bharat Narah, Politician
- Bhubon Pegu, Politician
- Ganesh Kutum, Politician
- Indira Miri, Indian Educationist
- Jadav Payeng, Forest Man of India
- Lalit Kumar Doley, Indian Politician
- Mrinal Miri, Indian Philosopher
- Naba Kumar Doley, Politician
- Rajib Lochan Pegu, Politician
- Ranoj Pegu, Education Minister of Assam
- Shakuntala Doley Gamlin, IAS Officer
- Tarun Chandra Pamegam, Writer
- Tabu Taid, Indian Author
Galo
Source:[7]
- Anthony Doke, Commander in Chief of Tani Army (Separatist/Insurgent)
- Binny Yanga, Social Worker
- Eken Riba, Politician
- Jarbom Gamlin, Politician
- Moje Riba, Politician (Indian National Congress)
- Shakuntala Gamlin, Administrator
- Tomo Riba, Politician
Tagin
Source:[8]
Nyishi
Source:[9]
- Kameng Dolo, Politician
- Kiren Rijiju, Politician
- Nabam Tuki, Politician
- Takam Sanjoy, Politician
See also
References
- ↑ admin (2025-01-15). "Arunachal: Tani Tribes take historic step towards a unified language at Aalo Declaration". Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ "The future of the Tani tribes | The Arunachal Times". 2025-11-21. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ Foundation, Tani Language. "origins of the tani people". Tani Language Foundation. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "On the Border of India and China, the Adi Face a Confluence of Issues | Cultural Survival". www.culturalsurvival.org. 2017-01-02. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Apatani Cultural Landscape". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Ali-Aye-Leegang: An ethnic culture of Misings". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Arunachal Pradesh - People". arunachallivingheritage.com. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Arunachal Pradesh - People". arunachallivingheritage.com. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "History | District Kra Daadi, Government of Arunachal Pradesh | India". Retrieved 2026-04-14.