Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Kottayam, Kerala

Integrated medical, police, legal, and counselling support, plus shelter for up to five days, for women facing violence.

Kottayam, Kerala · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Kottayam is 15.5%, behind the typical district. 66.9% of women take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 15.5% India 40.8%
  • 66.9% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Kottayam

77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 88% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kottayam, which ranks 3 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 13.8%.