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.
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. 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.