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118function in helping work for the unification of the KukiChristians.Forces That Led to the Formation of the CouncilSince India gained its independence in 1947,generaleducation has greatly expanded among the tribals.Alongwith bringing an increase in general knowledge and understandingamong the people, education has also created abetter understanding between different Christian qroupsamong the Kukis.Personal contacts at schools ana collegeshave also given students·froiri differerit-groups opportunitiesto develop friendships and agreater appreciation of oneanother's faith andIndia was apractice.new nation and the spirit of nationalismwa s very st rong among the people. A new sens e 0 f triba 1unity began to grow among the Kukis also. As a result ofthis, each tribe has started its own association or organization.The missionaries in Manipur left the field in 1954leaving the nationals to shoulder all the responsibilitiesfor the work of the churches.This situation also broughtan urgent need for the Kuki Christians to come together andplan for their common future.The worldwide ecumenical movement of the church a l s ohad an impact among the Indian churches.The Assam ChristianCouncil was started at the beginning of the century.During the 1950's, its name was changed to the NortheastIndia Christian Council with which most of the Protestant