Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Datia, 50.4% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Datia, which ranks 33 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.8 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 75.7% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 74.5%, it sits close to the national mark.