Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Dehradun, 33% 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dehradun, which ranks 5 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 82.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 66.9%, it sits close to the national mark.