Working Women's Hostel in Kurukshetra, Haryana

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

Kurukshetra, Haryana · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Kurukshetra, 17.9% 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.

  • 17.9% India 49.0%
  • 52.6% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Kurukshetra

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 83% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kurukshetra, which ranks 10 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 66.4%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.9%, it sits close to the national mark.