Working Women's Hostel in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh

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

Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Firozabad, 24.6% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.

  • 24.6% India 49.0%
  • 36.1% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Firozabad

63% of registered enterprises are in services while 37% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Firozabad, which ranks 32 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 65%. On women with a bank account at 72.7%, it sits close to the national mark.