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

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

West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · Pillar: Economic Participation

West Khasi Hills's credit-deposit ratio stands at 87.7, better than the typical district. 46.6% 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.

  • 87.7 India 77.5
  • 46.6% India 62.4%

Youth opportunity in West Khasi Hills

68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Khasi Hills, which ranks 4 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on bank branches per lakh people at 9.7.