The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
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. 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. 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.