Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In East Khasi Hills, 60.9% 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In East Khasi Hills, which ranks 1 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.6 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 85.4%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 70%.