Pillar: Education & Training
In West Garo Hills, 39% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 28% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In West Garo Hills, which ranks 3 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 28%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 68.8% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 12.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in West Garo Hills are in the West Garo Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Garo Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.