Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Ramanagara, 45.4% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Ramanagara, which ranks 4 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.9 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 92.8%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 55%.