Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In West Champaran, 22.2% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 39% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Champaran, which ranks 32 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 64.5%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.6%, it sits close to the national mark.