Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Lakhimpur Kheri, 40.5% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Lakhimpur Kheri, which ranks 66 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.5 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 74% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 78.8%, it sits close to the national mark.