Working Women's Hostel in New Delhi, Delhi

Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.

New Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In New Delhi, 16.8% 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.

  • 16.8% India 49.0%
  • 37.8% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in New Delhi

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 19% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In New Delhi, which ranks 8 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 60.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 66.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 65.3%.