Estimation of physiological cost of female agricultural workers for weeding operation

Agriculture is the primary source of employment for women in most of the developing countries. In India 27 crore of women are engaged in agriculture in rural sector. The present study was conducted in UAS campus Raichur on a sample of 10 agricultural workers for estimation of physiological cost selected subject for three types of weeders. Anthropometric kit was used for measuring body dimensions and strength parameter, physiological cost estimation done by measuring heart rate, oxygen consumption rate and energy expenditure rate.