Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Balaghat, 52.6% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Balaghat, which ranks 5 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 90.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 85.7%.