Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In South West Khasi 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.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South West Khasi Hills, which ranks 10 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 93%. On women with a bank account at 75.5%, it sits close to the national mark.