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The main purpose of this study is to examine the socio-economic status of fisherwomen in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh, major focus was to record the family structure, marriage system and decision making capacity of fisherwomen with reference to their social status, and living standards, income levels, purposes of savings and debts with reference to economical status were studies. It is helpful to determine the social and economic stability and to check on the awareness regarding the social customs followed and habits of saving. In aggregate, six hundred fisher women were personally interviewed and data was collected with the help of an interview schedule and processed through SPSS to get results by using minimum statistics. It helped to get clear output picture about the current status of fisherwomen regarding their social and economical status and how they are leading their life in the society. Majority of the fisherwomen associated with their cast/ traditional/ hereditary based occupations to earn for their livelihood, age respect in the society, moral and financial assistance and support. Since, they are facing several issues like financial sustainability, children education, family disturbances, discrimination in the society, etc.