Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In East Godavari, 32.9% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 89% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In East Godavari, which ranks 5 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 69.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 62.9%.