Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Budgam, 75.9% 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.
55% of registered enterprises are in services while 45% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Budgam, which ranks 12 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.9 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.3%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 54.2%.