Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Cuttack, 42% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Cuttack, which ranks 4 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 61.5%. On women with a bank account at 86.5%, it sits close to the national mark.