Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Surat, Gujarat

Integrated medical, police, legal, and counselling support, plus shelter for up to five days, for women facing violence.

Surat, Gujarat · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Surat is 64.7%, better than the typical district. 88.3% of women take part in all three major household decisions, better than the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 64.7% India 40.8%
  • 88.3% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Surat

53% of registered enterprises are in services while 47% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Surat, which ranks 6 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.9 out of 100. On women who own a house at 46%, it sits close to the national mark.