Industries

* **Handloom and Handicrafts:** A vital traditional industry; local artisans produce intricately designed tribal shawls (*puan*), wraparounds, and bags that are highly sought after. * **Retail and Trade:** Bustling local markets serve as essential distribution points for fast-moving consumer goods, electronics, and clothing for the entire district. * **Agriculture Processing:** Small-scale milling and processing of local cash crops like ginger, pineapple, and turmeric. * **Forestry and Timber:** Sustainable and commercial extraction of bamboo, timber, and non-timber forest products. * **Healthcare and Education:** A rapidly growing sector, with numerous private clinics, hospitals, and schools employing a significant portion of the educated local workforce.