Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In 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.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Khasi Hills, which ranks 4 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.2 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 91.7%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 69.7%.