Pillar: Agency & Engagement
33.5% of women in East Khasi Hills own land in their name, close to the typical district. 85.4% take part in all three major household decisions, better than the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
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. It trails the national picture on women's freedom of movement at 36.3%. On women who own a house at 47.7% and households in the poorest wealth group at 19.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) 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.