Scholarship Office (DSWO) in West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

A chain of district and college offices that move your scholarship application from form to bank-account payout.

West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · 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.

  • 55.4% India 17.3%
  • 47.2% India 66.9%

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 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.