Working Women's Hostel in Ferozepur, Punjab

Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.

Ferozepur, Punjab · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Ferozepur, 38.9% 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.

  • 38.9% India 49.0%
  • 57.3% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Ferozepur

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 80% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Ferozepur, which ranks 17 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 87.7% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 80.8%.