Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Bharuch, 51.8% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Bharuch, which ranks 7 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 64.9%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 67.8%, it sits close to the national mark.