Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Darjeeling, West Bengal

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

Darjeeling, West Bengal · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Darjeeling is 61.5%, better than the typical district. 84.3% of women take part in all three major household decisions, better than the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 61.5% India 40.8%
  • 84.3% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Darjeeling

86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Darjeeling, which ranks 3 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 17.7%.