Pillar: Connectivity
55.4% of households in Eastern West Khasi Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 65.7%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Eastern West Khasi Hills, which ranks 9 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 26% and higher-education enrolment at 9.5%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 79.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Eastern West Khasi Hills are in the Eastern West Khasi Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Eastern West Khasi Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.