Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ranganathan, Maharishi; Parveen Banu, B.; Saker, Devi; Ganesh Kumar, J. Title A name given to the resource Exploring the education, care, and support of children from fishing communities in India Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-03-2025-0172" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-03-2025-0172</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105014871231?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105014871231?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ranganathan M., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India; Parveen Banu B., Department of Psychology, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Chennai, India; Saker D., Department of Psychology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India; Ganesh Kumar J., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource Purpose Fishing is a vital tradition in India, crucial for coastal economies and the nations protein-rich diet. Fishing communities play an essential role in food security and preserving coastal culture. Design/methodology/approach This study explores the challenges faced by the fishing communities, focussing on socioeconomic obstacles, access to services, and cultural barriers. It aims to propose targeted strategies to enhance their quality of life through education, healthcare, and community engagement, promoting sustainable improvements. This study employs qualitative research with purposive sampling, involving 36 adults from a fishing community in Puducherry with a 500-year history. Data was gathered through focus group discussions. Findings The findings state that economic constraints perpetuate a cycle of poverty that disproportionately affects girls, reinforcing gender inequality. Research limitations/implications This leads to unequal educational access and emotional support, resulting in developmental deficits and fewer future opportunities. Furthermore, household food insecurity and parental substance abuse threaten childrens well-being. Social implications The insights will guide policymakers, NGOs, and local stakeholders in developing solutions. Potential strategies include the development of safer livelihood alternatives, and the implementation of school outreach programs designed to address and mitigate systemic inequities. Originality/value Very few studies are conducted on this communities and not the relevant variables what we were investigated. 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Subject The topic of the resource Fishing community; Focus group discussion; Health care; Human capital theory; India Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Emerald Publishing Relation A related resource ISSN: 0144333X; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online