Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Thoothukudi, 49.6% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 84% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Thoothukudi, which ranks 17 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 94.1%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 75.9%, it sits close to the national mark.