^{Women wash utensils on the banks of the Ganga in Bhagalpur. In settlements without a reliable water supply, families depend on the river for daily household needs.}

^{Household responsibilities and livelihood pressures often make it difficult for Bhagalpur’s fisherwomen to seek timely medical care.}

^{Women in Bhagalpur’s fishing settlements face multiple health challenges, including limited access to healthcare, safe water and sanitation.}

^{A makeshift dwelling in a fishing settlement in Bhagalpur.}

^{A woman sorts fish for sale in Bhagalpur. Women contribute to household incomes through fishing, fish processing and selling fish in local markets.}

^{Local fishing communities say changes in the river’s flow and ecology, including those linked to the Farakka Barrage, have affected fish populations and traditional fishing livelihoods.}

^{Ravindra Kumar, a fisherman from Barari, speaks about the changes he has witnessed in the Ganga and the fishing practices of his community.}

^{Fishermen of Bhagalpur sort their fishing nets, saying fish catches in the Ganga have declined over the past 15 years, making it increasingly difficult for fishing families to sustain their livelihoods.}

_{Fishing boats along the Ganga in Bhagalpur. Local fishing communities say declining fish catches and changes in the river have affected their traditional livelihoods.}