Working Women's Hostel in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh

Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.

Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Rajgarh, 60.1% 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.

  • 60.1% India 49.0%
  • 14.1% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Rajgarh

77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Rajgarh, which ranks 53 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 67.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 48.2%.