Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Betul, 45.6% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Betul, which ranks 9 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.4 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 82.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.3%, it sits close to the national mark.