Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Karaikal, Puducherry

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

Karaikal, Puducherry · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Karaikal is 31.4%, behind the typical district. 68.3% of women take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 31.4% India 40.8%
  • 68.3% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Karaikal

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Karaikal, which ranks 2 of 2 in Puducherry for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 35.3%.