Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Tirunelveli, 46.9% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 92% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Tirunelveli, which ranks 9 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 90.8%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 70.4%, it sits close to the national mark.