Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Haridwar, 29.9% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 81% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Haridwar, which ranks 9 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 70%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 67.3%, it sits close to the national mark.