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A STUDY OF PROBLEMS FACED BY WOMEN BEEDI WORKERS IN TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT

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Dr .V. Anandha Valli, A.Esther, T. Kallikulam
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s2.136

Abstract

Beedi Rolling is one of the most important handicrafts in India, employing a large number of women. The handicraft industry is the fourth largest industry in India after agriculture, fisheries and construction. The Indian government estimates that the beedi rolling industry employs about 50,000 workers, most of whom are housewives. This study is based on primary and secondary data. A sample size of 100 women beedi workers in Tirunelveli district has been set. The main focus of the study is the health problems faced by beedi worker in the study area. Main results of the study Six occupational diseases, back and neck pain and asthma were the main occupational diseases of beedi workers.

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