A state office in every district that helps people register a unit and apply for MSME loans, subsidies, and Udyam.
West Garo Hills has 10,419 registered MSMEs. 2.6% of the workforce is employed in small and medium enterprises, behind the typical district. The District Industries Centre registers, licenses, and supports this enterprise base.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Garo Hills, which ranks 2 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.1 out of 100. On jobs created through enterprise-credit schemes at 171, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 2,562 registered manufacturing enterprises.