Industries

* **Agriculture & Forestry:** The backbone of the local economy, focusing on timber, bamboo products, and the cultivation of regional crops. * **Handicrafts & Handlooms:** A localized industry driven by indigenous artisans producing traditional wood carvings, cane/bamboo furniture, tribal jewelry (beadwork), and woven textiles. * **Public Administration & Services:** Government operations, public works, and administration are the primary drivers of formal employment. * **Tourism:** An emerging sector focused on eco-tourism, cultural festivals (like the Nocte Chalo Loku), and nature trekking. * **Retail & Trade:** Small-scale shops and markets supplying daily necessities, agricultural tools, and clothing to the town and surrounding villages.