Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In East Garo Hills, 69.6% 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.
54% of registered enterprises are in services while 46% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In East Garo Hills, which ranks 12 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 37.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 66.3%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.4%, it sits close to the national mark.