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• NFHS-6 (2023–24) data indicates a rise in the proportion of women in Karnataka who own a house and/or land, either independently or jointly with others.
• The survey points to growing participation of women in property ownership compared with previous survey rounds conducted in the state.
• Karnataka's ownership figures remain higher than several national indicators relating to women's asset ownership and financial inclusion.
• The findings highlight changing patterns of household asset ownership and greater representation of women in property holdings across urban and rural areas.
The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) for 2023–24 has reported an increase in the share of women in Karnataka who own a house and/or land, reflecting a continued shift in property ownership patterns across the state.
The survey, released by the International Institute for Population Sciences under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, tracks a range of demographic, social and economic indicators, including ownership of key household assets. Among the findings for Karnataka, the survey recorded growth in the proportion of women who possess ownership rights over residential property and land, either individually or jointly with family members.
The data suggests that women's participation in property ownership has expanded compared with earlier rounds of the survey. Ownership of immovable assets has long been regarded as an important indicator of economic empowerment, financial security and social inclusion, making the increase a significant socio-economic trend within the state.
The survey also captures differences between sole ownership and joint ownership arrangements. While a substantial proportion of women continue to hold property jointly with spouses or other family members, the data indicates a growing presence of women in documented ownership records. Such ownership structures are particularly relevant in assessing household wealth distribution and long-term financial resilience.
The findings emerge against the backdrop of various state and central government initiatives aimed at encouraging women's participation in property ownership through incentives, welfare schemes and awareness programmes. Financial institutions and housing programmes have also increasingly promoted joint ownership structures, especially in residential housing transactions.
NFHS-6 further highlights broader improvements in indicators associated with women's socio-economic status, including financial inclusion and access to banking services. Experts note that rising property ownership among women often correlates with improved household decision-making authority and enhanced economic security.
The survey does not attribute the increase to any single policy measure, but it reflects changing ownership patterns across both urban and rural areas of Karnataka. The trend is viewed as an indication of greater participation by women in household asset ownership and long-term wealth creation.
As Karnataka continues to experience urban expansion and housing growth, the latest survey findings provide an updated snapshot of how ownership patterns are evolving within the state. The data is expected to inform future discussions around housing policy, financial inclusion and gender-based asset ownership in the years ahead.
Source- NFHS-6
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