Industries

* **Agriculture & Agro-Processing:** Processing of local crops, particularly tea (like the nearby Donyi Polo Tea Estate), rice, and horticulture products. * **Tourism & Hospitality:** Eco-tourism, river rafting, and cultural tourism drive a growing number of hotels, homestays, and tour operators. * **Handlooms & Handicrafts:** Traditional weaving, bamboo, and cane crafts produced by local artisans for regional markets and tourists. * **Construction & Infrastructure:** Fueled by the Smart City Mission and state highway projects, providing widespread employment. * **Education & Healthcare:** A major sector due to the concentration of schools, universities, and regional hospitals serving neighboring districts.