Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Paschim Bardhaman, 25.8% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 78% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Paschim Bardhaman, which ranks 5 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 58.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 51.7%.