Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Angul, 49.9% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Angul, which ranks 8 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 91.9%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 75.1%, it sits close to the national mark.