I. D. Janet Jyothi ¹, P. G. Tadasad ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka State Women University, Bijapur 586 109, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, I/c University Librarian, Karnataka State Women University, Bijapur 586109, IN

Abstract

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can create, disseminate, store, bring value and manage information in a way that few could have imagined. Technological change is the major contributor to the growth and development of the information society; e-learning, e-libraries, e-health, e-governance, etc. have become pillars of the information society. The present study briefly describes the various endeavours of the government and non government organizations in Karnataka state by creating E- initiatives projects to bridge the digital divide.

Keywords

Digital Divide, Information and Communication Technology, Women Empowerment, E-Initiatives, Karnataka.

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I. D. Janet Jyothi ¹, P. G. Tadasad ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka State Women University, Bijapur, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka State Women University, Bijapur 586109, IN

Abstract

This article is a review of literature in the areas of women entrepreneurship, application of Information Communication Technology for providing information support. It highlights the efforts made by the government, non government organizations towards bridging the digital divide among women entrepreneurs in Karnataka.

Keywords

Karnataka, Women Entrepreneurs, Empowerment, Literature Review.

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