Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Chengalpattu, 36.6% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Chengalpattu, which ranks 3 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.8 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 91.7%, while it lags on women taking part in all major household decisions at 54.4%.