Working Women's Hostel in Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat

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

Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Devbhoomi Dwarka, 19.7% 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.

  • 19.7% India 49.0%
  • 46.1% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Devbhoomi Dwarka

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Devbhoomi Dwarka, which ranks 13 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 61.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 65.3%.