Pillar: Education & Training
In West Khasi Hills, 39% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 28% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% 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 44.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 47.2% and class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 27%. On youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 12.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in West Khasi Hills are in the West Khasi Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Khasi Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.