Name: Nalini M. & K.S. Veerendra Kumara
Country: India

Year: 2025
Volume: Volume No: 12, Issue No: 2, Year: 2025 (Special Issue-2)
Page Number: 129-133
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17722700

ABSTRACT
Karnataka is becoming one of the biggest garment producers in India and at the bottom of the
industry women can often be found working from their homes because of norms restricting
them what to do and where to go. Sustainable development gives an idea and direction to the
person, organization, government, and society as a whole to the development of all sectors
and leading life without compromising future needs. Hence to achieve economic growth and
sustainable development consideration and management of human resources and natural
resources are crucial. The present study tried to evaluate the opportunities in garment units
and their impact on women workers and the standard of living of the family members of
women workers. Empowerment of Female Workers in Garment Industry in Karnataka,
Against a backdrop of rapid industrialization and growing female labour-force participation,
aiming to compare levels of socio-economic, psychological dimensions of empowerment.
Findings show that Garment-sector employment often provides higher short-term income and
skill training. The paper concludes with policy and practice recommendations.
Keywords: Women workers, garment industry, empowerment.