Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Patna, 18.8% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Patna, which ranks 1 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 60.6%. On women with a bank account at 78%, it sits close to the national mark.