Pillar: Connectivity
19.6% of households in East Khasi Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 47.7% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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 with a bank account at 70% and children under five who are stunted at 44.6%. On women who own land at 33.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.