Working Women's Hostel in Tinsukia, Assam

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

Tinsukia, Assam · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Tinsukia, 69.6% 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.

  • 69.6% India 49.0%
  • 49.6% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Tinsukia

73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Tinsukia, which ranks 7 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.8 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 73% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 73%, it sits close to the national mark.