Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Simdega, 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Simdega, which ranks 11 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 90.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 92.2%.