Scholarship Office (DSWO) in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

A chain of district and college offices that move your scholarship application from form to bank-account payout.

East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · Pillar: Connectivity

19.6% of households in East Khasi Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 74.8%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.

  • 19.6% India 17.3%
  • 74.8% India 66.9%

Youth opportunity in East Khasi Hills

84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In East Khasi Hills, which ranks 1 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 45%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 79.8%, it sits close to the national mark.