Working Women's Hostel in South Delhi, Delhi

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

South Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In South Delhi, 16.1% 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.

  • 16.1% India 49.0%
  • 45.5% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in South Delhi

80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 18% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In South Delhi, which ranks 3 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 64.6 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 81.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 70.9%, it sits close to the national mark.