Social Welfare Office in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya

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

West Garo Hills, Meghalaya · Pillar: Connectivity

18.8% of households in West Garo Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 80.8% 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.

  • 18.8% India 17.3%
  • 80.8% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in West Garo Hills

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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 47.8%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 39.5%. On women with a bank account at 83.5%, it sits close to the national mark.