Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Integrated medical, police, legal, and counselling support, plus shelter for up to five days, for women facing violence.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Varanasi is 38.2%, close to the typical district. 69.5% of women take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 38.2% India 40.8%
  • 69.5% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Varanasi

60% of registered enterprises are in services while 40% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 81% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Varanasi, which ranks 8 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.1 out of 100. On women who own a house at 49.4%, it sits close to the national mark.