Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Dima Hasao, 51.2% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dima Hasao, which ranks 10 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 88.3%. On women with a bank account at 76.6%, it sits close to the national mark.