• Chandra Sekhara Rao
• Prof. T. Sobha Sri
• Dr. Ch. Asha Kiran Raju

The present study has been carried out to survey the social status condition of the fishermen community in a selected area of the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, India. During the preliminary study socio-economic survey conducted in the fishermen community of Sompeta area, it was discovered that the majority of fishermen families are engaged in both part-time and full-time fishing. Fisherwomen generally work in marketing and have a low social status. Fisherwomen's contributions permeate every aspect of pre- and post-harvest handling, preservation, processing, and marketing of seafood products, and they serve as an essential link between producers and consumers. In India, women make up roughly one-third of the labour force. The study was conducted to examine the nature of residence, type of job, livelihood, nature of family and education facility conditions of the Fisher Women village, which contributed to the improvement of Fisher Women social status. The information was examined utilizing ANOVA and multivariate method.

Fisherwomen, livelihood, socio-economic, pre & post-harvest fishing, job.

"Studies on Fisher Women Employment and Financial Aspects in Sompeta Mandal of Srikakulam District", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.d17-d21, June-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206303.pdf

"Studies on Fisher Women Employment and Financial Aspects in Sompeta Mandal of Srikakulam District", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no. ppd17-d21, June-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206303.pdf