Working Women's Hostel in Jalgaon, Maharashtra

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

Jalgaon, Maharashtra · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Jalgaon, 47.7% 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.

  • 47.7% India 49.0%
  • 38.4% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Jalgaon

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Jalgaon, which ranks 23 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 64.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 61.3%.