Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Botad, 43.7% 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.
64% of registered enterprises are in services while 36% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Botad, which ranks 11 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 91.8%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 63.1%.