PMKK (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra) in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya

A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.

West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya · Pillar: Education & Training

West Jaintia Hills trains 427.3 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, better than the typical district. Of those trained, 95.9% 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.

  • 427.3 /100k India 275.8 /100k
  • 95.9% India 95.6%

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 trails the national picture on apprentices per lakh youth at 3.5.