'Coastal women richer than men'

November 24, 2011

Mangalore, November 24: Women in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi stand in a better position when compared to women living in other parts of the state in share of property, a study report revealed.

The Karnataka Household Asset Survey (KHAS) report 2010-11 by Bangalore Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Centre for Public Policy (CPP) reveals that the agriculture land possessed by women in this part of the state is 16 per cent when compared to the nine per cent in the state.

The study shows that the principal residence in urban areas are owned by women in DK and Udupi area is 27 per cent while the state percent is only 17.

In other districts, there is a huge difference in the percentage of sharing of family property, while in DK and Udupi, it is almost equal.

The study exposed that in all most all aspects, including ownership of land, residence, vehicle, mobile phone etc, men took a considerable lead over the women.

In respect of jewellery, 53 percent of women own ornaments in state to a 21 per cent of men, and when it reaches to Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, it increased to 68 percentage. In the case of small and large agricultural tools ownership, the disparity in percentage between men and women is meager.

The study report was presented by CPP resource person J Y Suchitra during the Legal Literacy workshop conducted at Prajna Counseling Centre, here in the City on Wednesday.

Apart from India, the study was also conducted in Ecuador and Ghana. The study was financed by the Kingdom of The Netherlands Foreign affairs ministry.

The legal literacy workshop was led by Advocate Soumya Bhat. Prajna Counseling Centre Director Dr Hilda Rayappan was also present during the programme.

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Siddaramaiah's camp on alert as Karnataka Congress leadership rift escalates

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Bengaluru, Nov 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp is reportedly on alert as the Congress leadership tussle in the state intensifies, particularly amid speculation over the potential promotion of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah is said to be in a “wait-and-watch” mode after admitting to “confusion” earlier this week and urging the party to “put a full stop” to it.

Sources say his supporters are ready to act if senior leaders — including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi — give any indication of backing Shivakumar. If the party insists on a leadership change, Siddaramaiah’s camp has a list of alternatives, underscoring the deep rift between the two leaders. One possible candidate is Home Minister G. Parameshwara, a Siddaramaiah loyalist and influential Dalit leader.

The strategy was reportedly finalized at a meeting led by PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, another Siddaramaiah supporter, who stressed that Delhi leaders need to resolve the issue. Kharge and the Gandhis are expected to meet soon, after which Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar may be summoned to Delhi.

Shivakumar has largely stayed non-confrontational, publicly endorsing Siddaramaiah and downplaying speculation about his own ambitions. However, he has made pointed comments emphasizing the importance of honoring promises, directed at Siddaramaiah.

The feud traces back to the 2023 state election, when Siddaramaiah was chosen as Chief Minister while Shivakumar, who led the party’s campaign, was made Deputy CM and state party chief — a departure from the Congress’ usual “one post per person” rule.

There were also hints of a prior understanding that Siddaramaiah would step down midway through the term. As the halfway mark passed last week, Shivakumar-aligned lawmakers have ramped up pressure on the party for a leadership change, with Shivakumar himself hinting at stepping down as state party chief to pursue the top job.

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