Scholarship Office (DSWO) in South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya

A chain of district and college offices that move your scholarship application from form to bank-account payout.

South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya · Pillar: Connectivity

34.3% of households in South West Garo Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 39.5%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.

  • 34.3% India 17.3%
  • 39.5% India 66.9%

Youth opportunity in South West Garo Hills

68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 39% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In South West Garo Hills, which ranks 8 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 26% and higher-education enrolment at 7%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 51.9%, it sits close to the national mark.