Working Women's Hostel in Khawzawl, Mizoram

Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.

Khawzawl, Mizoram · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Khawzawl, 42.2% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.

  • 42.2% India 49.0%
  • 92.9% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Khawzawl

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Khawzawl, which ranks 8 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 90.7%. On women with a bank account at 82.7%, it sits close to the national mark.