A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.
Eastern West Khasi Hills trains 669.9 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, better than the typical district. Of those trained, 74.8% go on to get certified, behind the typical district. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra is a dedicated centre for this short-course, certification-linked training.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Eastern West Khasi Hills, which ranks 7 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on apprentices per lakh youth at 3.2.