Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Purba Bardhaman, 44.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Purba Bardhaman, which ranks 9 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 77.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 70.4%, it sits close to the national mark.