Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Samba, 43.1% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Samba, which ranks 5 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.3 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 90%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 61.7%.