Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Pali, 44.6% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Pali, which ranks 28 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 65%. On women with a bank account at 80.8%, it sits close to the national mark.