Detail Factual Overview

Economy

• Major Sectors:
  • Agriculture – backbone of economy.
  • Tea Industry – contributes over 50% of India’s tea.
  • Oil and Natural Gas – Digboi is Asia’s first oil refinery.
  • Handloom & Sericulture – famous for Muga and Eri silk.
• Emerging Sectors: Tourism, hydro-power, IT, education.