Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Chhota Udepur, 49.2% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Chhota Udepur, which ranks 22 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 58.8%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 77%, it sits close to the national mark.