Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, 38.5% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 18% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, which ranks 2 of 3 in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.8 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 85% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 68.5%, it sits close to the national mark.