Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Malerkotla, Punjab

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

Malerkotla, Punjab · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Malerkotla is 54.3%, better than the typical district. 77.1% 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.

  • 54.3% India 40.8%
  • 77.1% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Malerkotla

69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 82% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Malerkotla, which ranks 10 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 65.8%.