People
Who they are
The Nissi, also called Nyishi, live mainly in Arunachal Pradesh, in northeastern India, with smaller groups in Assam. They grow rice and other food crops on hilly, rocky land. Men make baskets and metal tools, and women weave cloth to sell. Their traditional religion includes the sun, the moon and ancestral spirits, and a large share of the people identify as Christians. Good farmland is scarce.
Where they live
1
Country
41K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
India Superficially reached
|
100%
|
40.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Nyishi
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)54.4%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for educational and employment opportunities for the Nissi, as good farmland is scarce.
Pray for the Scriptures in Nyishi to be used in teaching children and helping adults learn.
Pray for Nissi Christians to know Jesus personally and grow in living out their faith.
Pray for the witness of Nissi churches, that they may share the gospel respectfully with neighbors of other religious traditions.
Pray for Nissi
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
Open the Prayer Calendar