The introduction of technology in the intervention area has also brought about a change in the health status of the women. A manual filter machine has several short comings; it is labour-intensive and time-consuming,and cuts the skin, causing blisters on hands. The conversion from manual to motorised filter machine seases workload as it is single person operable and time saving; all of which reduces drudgery of women farmers and their health-related vulnerabilities. This motorised tool works automatically on electricity, although in its absence can also be operated manually.
This locally prepared iron device, is easily operable by both men and women. The instrument has a meshat two levels. A 5 inch long iron frame is fitted with one of the mesh and a handle is attached to it. Through this handle, one person runs the machine and the other person places compost on the upper mesh. Thus, the compost is easily filtered,