Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Balasore, Odisha

Integrated medical, police, legal, and counselling support, plus shelter for up to five days, for women facing violence.

Balasore, Odisha · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Balasore is 23.2%, behind the typical district. 50.3% of women take part in all three major household decisions, behind the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 23.2% India 40.8%
  • 50.3% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Balasore

74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Balasore, which ranks 18 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.7 out of 100. On women who own a house at 43.1%, it sits close to the national mark.