Sakhi One-Stop Centre in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal

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

North 24 Parganas, West Bengal · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in North 24 Parganas is 67.7%, better than the typical district. 82.2% 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.

  • 67.7% India 40.8%
  • 82.2% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in North 24 Parganas

74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In North 24 Parganas, which ranks 4 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 19.5%.