Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Pakyong, 59.5% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Small and medium enterprises account for 1.5% of MSME employment. Enrolment in classes 9 to 12 equals 68% of the population of that age.
In Pakyong, which ranks 1 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 74.6% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 79%, it sits close to the national mark.