Pillar: Agency & Engagement
West Khasi Hills has generated 69 jobs through self-employment loans. The district's core road network density is 0.4 /sq km, behind the typical district. The Urban Local Body runs the municipal services and livelihood schemes that sit on top of this base.
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 gram panchayats with working broadband at 78%. On formal-sector jobs at 8.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 2,614 registered enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the Urban Local Body 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.