Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Varanasi, 44.5% 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.
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. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.6%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 69.5%, it sits close to the national mark.