Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Indore, 38.4% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 80% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Indore, which ranks 2 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 71.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 67.6%, it sits close to the national mark.