Karnataka Sees Rise in Women’s Home and Land Ownership
Representative AI image BENGALURU: The percentage of women owning houses and land in Karnataka has nearly doubled over the past five years, indicating a shift in family decision-making and attitudes towards wealth and security. This trend follows a rise in women’s investments in property, either independently or collectively. According to the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS) conducted in 2023-24, approximately 29.5% of households in Karnataka have at least one female member who owns a house and/or land, either independently or jointly. This marks a significant increase from 16.2% in the previous NFHS-5 (2019–21). Notably, female/joint ownership in rural areas stands…