Pillar: Connectivity
55.4% of households in West Khasi Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 47.2%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 27% and higher-education enrolment at 12.3%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 71.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.