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.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 33% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South West Garo Hills, which ranks 10 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.5 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in South West Garo Hills are in the South West Garo Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South West Garo Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.