Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Tamenglong, 48.8% 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.
52% of registered enterprises are in services while 48% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Tamenglong, which ranks 8 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 67.9%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 80.1%, it sits close to the national mark.