Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Mandi, 76.8% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 86% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mandi, which ranks 7 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 91.2%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 74.6%, it sits close to the national mark.