Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Bokaro, 36.7% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Bokaro, which ranks 3 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 79.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.3%, it sits close to the national mark.