Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Akola, Maharashtra

Integrated medical, police, legal, and counselling support, plus shelter for up to five days, for women facing violence.

Akola, Maharashtra · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Akola is 25.6%, behind the typical district. 64.1% of women take part in all three major household decisions, behind the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 25.6% India 40.8%
  • 64.1% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Akola

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Akola, which ranks 28 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 26.4%.