Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Guntur, 38.7% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Guntur, which ranks 3 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 57.4%. On women with a bank account at 75%, it sits close to the national mark.