Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Golaghat, 53.1% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Golaghat, which ranks 9 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.7 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 79.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.2%, it sits close to the national mark.