Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Jamui, 46.4% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jamui, which ranks 37 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38.6 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 77.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 66.8%, it sits close to the national mark.