Pillar: Connectivity
55.4% of households in West Khasi Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 69.9% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 54.6%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 69.7% and children under five who are stunted at 59%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.