Pillar: Connectivity
40.7% of households in South West Khasi Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 64.4% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 46.4%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 51.4%. On women with a bank account at 75.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.