Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Nalbari, 39.2% 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.
60% of registered enterprises are in services while 40% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Nalbari, which ranks 3 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.2 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 79.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 79.6%, it sits close to the national mark.