With the help of the given points, write about any Adivasi community residing in any Indian State. Which languages are they speak? Which state are they residing in? Do they reside close to the forest? Are they migrating to other regions looking for work?

Name of Community — Adivasi Katkari. Language — Katkari Language (Marathi and Konkani). State — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. Place — Foothills of Nashik, Pune, and Dhule. Yes, the Katkari community lives in the forest areas for their basic facilities of food, shelter, and water. Found in the forest areas of Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Thane. The community migrated for two reasons. First — Changing environmental conditions. Second — Opportunity for livelihood.

By whom were the following demands being made on forest land? Timber for construction of houses and railways.

Timber is useful for the construction of buildings and houses. They are demanded by the construction contractor or company. It was also required for railway sleepers on which railway line was laid by the government. To get this, the Railways and private players forced and threatened the Adivasis.

By whom were the following demands being made on forest land? Forest land for mining.

Forest Lands were cleared to meet the growing needs of the increased population. They were cleared for setting up industries and for agriculture to feed the growing population. The forest lands were also taken by big industrial houses and private players for mining purposes.