Pillar: Economic Participation
9 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in South West Khasi Hills. 43.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South West Khasi Hills, which ranks 11 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 35.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,091 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in South West Khasi Hills are in the South West Khasi Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South West Khasi Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.