Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Pondicherry, 37.5% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Pondicherry, which ranks 1 of 2 in Puducherry for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 60 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 92.7%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 74.9%, it sits close to the national mark.