Pillar: Agency & Engagement
West Garo Hills has generated 171 jobs through self-employment loans. The district's core road network density is 0.6 /sq km, better than the typical district. The Urban Local Body runs the municipal services and livelihood schemes that sit on top of this base.
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 gram panchayats with working broadband at 2.5%. On formal-sector jobs at 8.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 10,419 registered enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the Urban Local Body 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.