Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Leh, 63.3% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Leh, which ranks 1 of 2 in Ladakh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 88.5%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 49.4%.