Industries

* **Trade & Commerce**: Driven by the Akhaura Integrated Check Post, facilitating robust import/export with Bangladesh. * **Public Administration**: As the state capital, government services and civic administration are major employers. * **Tourism**: A growing sector centered around heritage sites (Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal nearby), eco-tourism, and cultural festivals. * **Handloom & Handicrafts**: Renowned for bamboo and cane products, which are vital cottage industries supporting local artisans. * **Natural Gas & Energy**: Operations led by ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) tap into the region's rich gas reserves. * **Food Processing**: Small-scale industries focused on processing local agricultural yields like rubber, tea, and pineapples.