Pillar: Connectivity
46% of households in West Jaintia Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 63.6%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Jaintia Hills, which ranks 7 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 29%. On higher-education enrolment at 18.6% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 65.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in West Jaintia Hills are in the West Jaintia Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Jaintia Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.