Working Women's Hostel in North West Delhi, Delhi

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

North West Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In North West Delhi, 12.5% 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.

  • 12.5% India 49.0%
  • 54.2% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in North West Delhi

71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 16% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In North West Delhi, which ranks 7 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 71%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 77.4%, it sits close to the national mark.