Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Thiruvananthapuram, 59.8% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 87% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Thiruvananthapuram, which ranks 5 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 58.9%. On women with a bank account at 83.8%, it sits close to the national mark.