Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Gir Somnath, 26.1% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Gir Somnath, which ranks 23 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 81.6%. On women with a bank account at 78.8%, it sits close to the national mark.