The contribution of women to national development in the current context and its potential is of greater significance. Involvement of Indian women in national progress at all levels is an assured reality although the degree of involvement varies from time to time and region to region. The prosperity and growth of a nation depends on the status and development of its women, as they not only constitute nearly half of the population, but also positively influence the growth of the remaining half of the population. The crucial role of women in agriculture, allied occupations and household activities has, however, been grossly underestimated and undervalued. Women play a significant and crucial role in agricultural development and allied fields like dairy farming, mushroom production, pisciculture

etc. Dairy farming is a major occupation of rural women in India. Dairy farming in India predominantly involves women taking primary responsibility for milking and animal care. Milking is a time-consuming activity, often done twice daily in the early mornings and evenings.