The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
19.6% of households in East Khasi Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind 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. 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 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.