DIGITAL LITERACY AND WORKING WOMEN IN ORGANIZED SECTOR: A STUDY OF KOPPAL DISTRICT

Digital literacy has emerged as a crucial factor influencing the participation, productivity, and empowerment of working women in the organized sector. The present study examines the impact of digital literacy on working women in the organized sector in Koppal District of Karnataka. The study is based on primary data collected through a structured questionnaire from working women employed in various organized sectors across different taluks of Koppal District. The analysis focuses on socio-economic characteristics, educational qualifications, work experience, access to digital devices, and levels of digital skills. Statistical tools such as percentage analysis and appropriate inferential techniques were employed to assess the relationship between digital literacy and employment-related outcomes. The findings reveal that higher levels of digital literacy significantly enhance job efficiency, access to information, career advancement opportunities, and confidence among working women. The study also identifies gaps in digital skills among women with lower educational attainment and limited work experience. The study concludes that strengthening digital literacy through targeted training programs and policy interventions is essential for promoting inclusive growth and improving the status of working women in the organized sector of Koppal District. Keywords: Digital Literacy, Working Women, Organized Sector, Women Empowerment