Bank-Led Credit for Enterprise in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya

Not one office: every bank branch in the district carries MUDRA, PMEGP, and Stand-Up India loans for small enterprises.

West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya · Pillar: Economic Participation

West Jaintia Hills's credit-deposit ratio stands at 41.2, behind the typical district. 52.2% of credit goes toward productive, non-personal use, behind the typical district. Bank-led credit in the district is the channel that turns local deposits into loans for business.

  • 41.2 India 77.5
  • 52.2% India 62.4%

Youth opportunity in West Jaintia Hills

77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Jaintia Hills, which ranks 5 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on bank branches per lakh people at 13.9.