Working Women's Hostel in Baran, Rajasthan

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

Baran, Rajasthan · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Baran, 63.2% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.

  • 63.2% India 49.0%
  • 37.4% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Baran

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Baran, which ranks 39 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 63%. On women with a bank account at 77.1%, it sits close to the national mark.