Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Integrated medical, police, legal, and counselling support, plus shelter for up to five days, for women facing violence.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Chennai is 32.3%, behind the typical district. 67.1% of women take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 32.3% India 40.8%
  • 67.1% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Chennai

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Chennai, which ranks 2 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 35.7%.