A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.
West Garo Hills trains 393.1 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, better than the typical district. Of those trained, 96.3% go on to get certified, close to the typical district. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra is a dedicated centre for this short-course, certification-linked training.
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. It trails the national picture on apprentices per lakh youth at 19.