Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Malerkotla, 34% 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.
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. On women with a bank account at 75.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 77.1%, it sits close to the national mark.