Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

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

Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Madurai is 36.2%, behind the typical district. 79.3% 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.

  • 36.2% India 40.8%
  • 79.3% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Madurai

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 88% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Madurai, which ranks 12 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.4 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 62.3%.