Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

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

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Shimla is 84.5%, better than the typical district. 78.6% of women take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 84.5% India 40.8%
  • 78.6% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Shimla

87% of registered enterprises are in services while 13% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 90% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Shimla, which ranks 2 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 31.6%.