Pillar: Connectivity
19.6% of households in East Khasi Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to 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.
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 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.