Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Mumbai Suburban, 31.4% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mumbai Suburban, which ranks 2 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 63.6 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 80.2%, it sits close to the national mark.