Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Srinagar, 39.6% 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.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Srinagar, which ranks 3 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.1 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 90.1%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 63.6%.