Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Lohardaga, 48.4% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Lohardaga, which ranks 7 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 95.3%.