Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Ahmedabad, 35.7% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 13% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Ahmedabad, which ranks 2 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 65.1%. On women with a bank account at 72.9%, it sits close to the national mark.