2023, Vol. 8, Special Issue 3

The study was conducted in 2019-2020 in North Karnataka districts. The respondents were interviewed personally to elicit the primary information by using self-structured interview schedule. Exploratory research design was used. Random sampling method was applied to select a sample size of 120 bamboo artisans’ family. Cent per cent of the respondents experienced non availability of bamboo as major general problem and stated that weight of the tool caused more discomfort while performing cutting and stripping activities, whereas majority per cent of the respondents faced the domestic problem of difficulty to balance between family and work life (95.83%), difficulty to move and travel alone was the major problem as social constraints (93.33%). First rank was given towards the recommended suggestion- availability of bamboo at reasonable price should be provided by government followed by provisions of drudgery and time saving devices to the artisans by government. Comfortable tools should be manufactured and made available to the artisans so that there can be ease while they work without facing any discomfort while they work.