Industries

- **Tourism:** A rapidly growing sector focused on cultural tourism (Sattras), eco-tourism, and bird watching. - **Handloom & Weaving:** A staple household industry; Majuli, particularly the Mising community, is famous for weaving vibrant traditional garments like the *Mekhela Chador* and *Mirjim* (traditional blankets). - **Pottery:** The village of Salmora is renowned for its traditional, wheel-less pottery, made by beating clay—an ancient craft unique to the region. - **Boat Building:** Given the riverine geography, constructing wooden country boats remains an essential traditional local industry. - **Agriculture:** While primarily subsistence, surplus rice and mustard are traded locally.