Pillar: Education & Training
The district supports 2.3 apprenticeships per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The Government ITI is the main public channel from classroom to trade.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 36% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South Garo Hills, which ranks 6 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.9 out of 100. On skilling trainees who get certified at 97.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Government ITI in South Garo Hills are in the South Garo Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South Garo Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.