Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Coimbatore, 47.8% 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.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Coimbatore, which ranks 5 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 94% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 84.3%.