Working Women's Hostel in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu

Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Tiruppur, 60.3% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.

  • 60.3% India 49.0%
  • 46.3% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Tiruppur

50% of registered enterprises are in services while 50% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 98% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Tiruppur, which ranks 15 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 90.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 86%.