Abstract

A study was conducted on Raipur GP and village, Sriniketan block, Birbhum district of West Bengal, India. With 200 respondents. Agriculture is an ancient profession that has played a crucial role in human civilization and has provided sustenance for millions of people throughout history. However, it is important to recognize that agriculture can also be a hazardous occupation, particularly in regions where safety regulations and standards are lacking or not adequately enforced. The tribal farm women of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India, face significant risks and vulnerabilities related to their involvement in agriculture. Total 18 variables are considered for the study in which 13 are Independent variables and 5 are Dependent variables. After performing all the studies the outcomes which we are expecting are a comparative picture can be revealed of the physical and mental status of tribal farm women of present day and of the era of drastic manual labor. Beside that Analysis of change in trends of farming can be done as far as the mechanization of agriculture is concerned. And also A Preliminary Idea would be generated on the occupational hazards, suffered by tribal women while farming.

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