Industries

* **Agriculture & Horticulture:** The backbone of the local economy; major focus on cash crops like oranges, ginger, and mustard. * **Tourism & Hospitality:** A rapidly growing sector featuring eco-resorts, homestays, and tour operators catering to adventure and wildlife tourism. * **Handlooms & Handicrafts:** Traditional weaving is a major cottage industry. Idu Mishmi textiles, known for their intricate geometric patterns, are highly valued. * **Retail & Trade:** Small-scale commercial enterprises supply essential goods, hardware, and clothing to the town and surrounding rural areas. * **Forestry (Regulated):** Historically a major economic driver via timber, this is now highly regulated by the government to protect the delicate ecology.