Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Howrah, West Bengal

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

Howrah, West Bengal · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Howrah is 57.6%, better than the typical district. 79.2% 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.

  • 57.6% India 40.8%
  • 79.2% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Howrah

63% of registered enterprises are in services while 37% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Howrah, which ranks 2 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 25.1%.