Abstract
K olis are one of the three
Indigenous communities of
Mumbai and the western
coast of India, from Gujarat
to Goa. This essay focuses on Kolis
who live in Mumbai. Coastal Kolis
are primarily fishing communities,
but many other Kolis live in the
hinterland and, in addition to inland
fishing, they also farm. There are
about 24 Koli subgroups: seven
are officially recognised as Scheduled
Tribes qualifying for the benefits of
reservation, and the rest have been
classified as Special Backward Classes.
Indigenous communities of
Mumbai and the western
coast of India, from Gujarat
to Goa. This essay focuses on Kolis
who live in Mumbai. Coastal Kolis
are primarily fishing communities,
but many other Kolis live in the
hinterland and, in addition to inland
fishing, they also farm. There are
about 24 Koli subgroups: seven
are officially recognised as Scheduled
Tribes qualifying for the benefits of
reservation, and the rest have been
classified as Special Backward Classes.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Harmony In The Concrete Jungle |
| Subtitle of host publication | Creating Inclusive and Equitable Cities |
| Editors | Dhaval D Desai |
| Place of Publication | New Delhi India |
| Publisher | Observer Research Foundation |
| Chapter | 12 |
| Pages | 86-96 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9788119656073 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9788119656998 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |