Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Shahdara, 11% 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.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Shahdara, which ranks 11 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 65%. On women with a bank account at 79.6%, it sits close to the national mark.