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Module 7: Labor Reduction Through Ergonomic Weeding Tool

Tool Introduced:
Long-handled ergonomic weeder (locally fabricated, lightweight, requires no bending)

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Problem Solved:


Farmers—especially women and elderly workers—traditionally perform weeding while squatting or bending for several hours a day. This causes:

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  • Severe back and knee strain

  • High fatigue levels

  • Reduced ability to perform other tasks after weeding

Outcome After Tool Adoption:

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  •  70% reduction in physical strain during weeding tasks

  • Time spent on manual weeding dropped from 4 hours/day to 1hours/day
     

Farmers reported being able to complete additional farm work the same day, improving overall productivity

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 "Earlier, I had to sit for 3–4 hours to remove weeds. Now with the stand-up weeder, I finish the work in one-fourth time and don’t feel pain in the evening."
– Umaben, Lanva village

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