Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Daman, 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 26% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 33% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Daman, which ranks 1 of 3 in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.9 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 76.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 79.9%, it sits close to the national mark.