Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Bhagalpur, 26.1% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Bhagalpur, which ranks 3 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 64.5%. On women with a bank account at 78%, it sits close to the national mark.