Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Bilaspur, 46.8% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Bilaspur, which ranks 6 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.7 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 81.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 71.3%, it sits close to the national mark.