Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Jiribam, 60% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 79% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jiribam, which ranks 4 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 70.7%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 73.4%, it sits close to the national mark.