Industries

* **Oil and Natural Gas:** A dominant industry in the region, with ONGC operating numerous rigs and offices, supporting a vast ecosystem of local contractors and suppliers. * **Tea Production:** Surrounded by heritage tea estates that cultivate, process, and export high-quality Assam tea globally. * **Tourism & Hospitality:** Driven by the historical significance of the Ahom Kingdom's monuments, leading to growth in local hotels, guides, and transport services. * **Agriculture:** Beyond tea, traditional farming of rice, mustard, and vegetables supports the local agrarian economy. * **Handloom and Handicrafts:** Traditional Assamese silk weaving (Muga, Pat, and Eri) and bamboo crafts form an important cottage industry.