Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Mehsana, 48.2% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 17% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mehsana, which ranks 4 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 65.8%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 77.2%, it sits close to the national mark.