Working Women's Hostel in Una, Himachal Pradesh

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

Una, Himachal Pradesh · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Una, 84.2% 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.

  • 84.2% India 49.0%
  • 77.3% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Una

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 93% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Una, which ranks 6 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.3 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 76.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 71.8%, it sits close to the national mark.