The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
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 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. 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%.