Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Gaya, 19.3% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Gaya, which ranks 6 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 75.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 75.3%, it sits close to the national mark.