Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

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

Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Paschim Medinipur is 55.6%, better than the typical district. 76.2% 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.

  • 55.6% India 40.8%
  • 76.2% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Paschim Medinipur

78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Paschim Medinipur, which ranks 17 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 10.8%.