Working Women's Hostel in Morbi, Gujarat

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

Morbi, Gujarat · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Morbi, 29.4% 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.

  • 29.4% India 49.0%
  • 48.4% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Morbi

72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 23% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Morbi, which ranks 12 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 70.5%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 66.2%, it sits close to the national mark.