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

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

South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · Pillar: Connectivity

40.7% of households in South West Khasi Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 62.5%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.

  • 40.7% India 17.3%
  • 62.5% India 66.9%

Youth opportunity in South West Khasi Hills

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. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 29% and higher-education enrolment at 8.2%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 83.4%, it sits close to the national mark.