• Ms. K. Thahira Banu

Beedi Industry is famous among the Muslim Women in Valluvar Nagar and Tiruchirappallli district as it gives employment opportunity for Muslim Women who are a marginalized section in the society. The Muslim women work in Beedi industry for several reasons. It gives employment opportunity for them within their homes which falls under the ruling of Islam. They can earn money as well as they can take care of family, children and their household chores since they belong to very backward and poor fringe of society.The research paper indicates that MuslimWomen are the deprived section in the society face exploitation in this industry This study is aimed at highlighting the socio-economic condition of Muslim female beedi workers in Valluvarnagar in tiruchirappalli district. Theresearch paper suggests strategies which can be implemented with the government agencies, NGO’s and welfare organizations like STEPS Women’s Jamat, Khajamalai Ladies Association etc..for the welfare of the beedi workers.

Muslim Women, Beedi industry, marginalized group, social,

"Socio-Economic condition of Muslim Women Beedi workers in Valluvar Nagar in Tiruchirappalli District – A Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 2, page no.385-387, February-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1902B54.pdf

"Socio-Economic condition of Muslim Women Beedi workers in Valluvar Nagar in Tiruchirappalli District – A Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 2, page no. pp385-387, February-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1902B54.pdf