Working Women's Hostel in West Delhi, Delhi

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

West Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In West Delhi, 13.6% 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.

  • 13.6% India 49.0%
  • 45.9% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in West Delhi

74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Delhi, which ranks 5 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 63.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 62.8%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 71.9%, it sits close to the national mark.