Pillar: Connectivity
27.9% of households in South Garo Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 42.4%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 27% and higher-education enrolment at 6.8%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 70.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.