Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Kamrup, 34.7% 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.
62% of registered enterprises are in services while 38% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kamrup, which ranks 4 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.1 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 79.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.9%, it sits close to the national mark.