Indian tribal literature represents one of the oldest and most vibrant literary traditions in the country. Preserved for centuries through oral narratives, songs, myths, legends, rituals, and dramatic performances, it reflects the history, philosophy, and cultural identity of indigenous communities. Among the prominent scholars who have significantly contributed to the preservation and academic study of tribal literature, Professor Laltluangliana Khiangte occupies a distinguished position. As a folklorist, literary critic, playwright, translator, and scholar of Mizo literature, he has systematically documented oral traditions and interpreted them within modern literary and cultural frameworks.

This study critically examines the concepts of folklore, cultural memory, and indigenous identity with special reference to Khiangte's major works, including Folktales of Mizoram, Mizo Songs and Folk Tales, Mizo Drama: Origin, Development and Themes, and selected dramatic writings. The research adopts a qualitative methodology based on textual analysis, supported by the theoretical perspectives of cultural memory, collective memory, and postcolonial literary studies. It argues that Khiangte's writings preserve endangered oral traditions while simultaneously strengthening indigenous identity and expanding the academic recognition of tribal literature in India.

The study further demonstrates that Khiangte's bilingual scholarship has successfully connected regional Mizo literature with national and international literary discourse. His works transform folklore into documented cultural archives and establish tribal literature as an important field of literary scholarship rather than merely an anthropological subject. The paper concludes that Khiangte's contribution has played a crucial role in preserving Mizo cultural heritage and enriching the broader tradition of Indian tribal literature.