A chain of district and college offices that move your scholarship application from form to bank-account payout.
32.7% of households in East Garo Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 60.5%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
54% of registered enterprises are in services while 46% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In East Garo Hills, which ranks 12 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 37.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 26% and higher-education enrolment at 15.7%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 70.1%, it sits close to the national mark.