Sakhi One-Stop Centre in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya

Integrated medical, police, legal, and counselling support, plus shelter for up to five days, for women facing violence.

West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in West Jaintia Hills is 45.6%, better than the typical district. 81.9% of women take part in all three major household decisions, better than the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 45.6% India 40.8%
  • 81.9% India 72.8%

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 women who own a house at 51.6%.