A state office in every district that helps people register a unit and apply for MSME loans, subsidies, and Udyam.
South West Khasi Hills has 1,835 registered MSMEs. 0.5% of the workforce is employed in small and medium enterprises, behind the typical district. The District Industries Centre registers, licenses, and supports this enterprise base.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South West Khasi Hills, which ranks 10 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.6 out of 100. On jobs created through enterprise-credit schemes at 9, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 744 registered manufacturing enterprises.