Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Vadodara, 49.2% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Vadodara, which ranks 3 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 71.2%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 65.7%, it sits close to the national mark.