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@article{185056,
        author = {PADMAVATHI P.R.},
        title = {A STUDY ON INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES AND HIGHER EDUCATION OF WOMEN IN KARNATAKA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {132-135},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185056},
        abstract = {Education plays a transformative role in empowering women and fostering inclusive socio-economic development. In Karnataka, a state with diverse socio-cultural and economic backgrounds, higher education for women has witnessed steady progress, supported by infrastructural development and government initiatives. This study examines the role of infrastructural facilities—such as availability of colleges, hostels, libraries, transportation, digital resources, and scholarships—in shaping access, retention, and outcomes of women in higher education. While urban centers like Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru have robust infrastructures that attract large numbers of women students, rural and semi-urban regions still face challenges of inadequate institutions, poor connectivity, limited hostel facilities, and lack of digital infrastructure. The study highlights how government schemes such as “Vidya Siri,” “Pratibha Puraskar,” and hostel construction programs for girls have contributed to increasing enrolment and reducing dropout rates among women. Data indicates that the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of women in Karnataka has improved significantly in the last two decades, with women often outnumbering men in certain streams such as arts, education, and health sciences. However, disparities remain in technical, agricultural, and research-oriented fields due to limited infrastructural support and socio-economic barriers. The research underscores the need for balanced infrastructural development across regions, enhanced digital learning platforms, and gender-sensitive policy frameworks to ensure equitable opportunities. Strengthening infrastructural facilities is thus pivotal not only for academic achievement but also for enhancing women’s participation in the workforce and leadership, contributing to Karnataka’s sustainable development goals.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {September},
        }