Working Women's Hostel in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh

Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.

West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In West Kameng, 64.5% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.

  • 64.5% India 49.0%
  • 30.1% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in West Kameng

85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Kameng, which ranks 8 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 59.6%. On women with a bank account at 78.5%, it sits close to the national mark.