Workshop on “Evaluation of Working Women’s Hostel sanctioned under the Scheme of Assistance for the Construction/Expansion of Hostel Building for Working Women with a Day Care Centre for Children” held on 06th October, 2012.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India sanctioned an amount of Rs.16,32,298/- to undertake a study on “Evaluation of Working Women’s Hostel sanctioned under the Scheme of Assistance for the Construction/Expansion of Hostel Building for Working Women with a Day Care Centre for Children

The study looked into the gap between the needy working women and the facility of a safe residence.

This project was completed in November 2012. This research project analyzed the functioning of the Working Women’s Hostels and evaluated their performance in the light of objectives of this scheme and the norms set by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It also studied the socio-economic profile of the inmates (Working Women) of the hostels and the impact of stay in hostel on the personal and family life of the inmates (Working Women).