Pillar: Economic Participation
575 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in East Khasi Hills. 35.6% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 4% of ITI trainers are certified.
In East Khasi Hills, which ranks 1 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 50.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 14,546 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in East Khasi Hills are in the East Khasi Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the East Khasi Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.