Since 56% of the district is forest, Horticulture (and not heavy industry) is the primary economic driver. The district grows temperate crops (Tea, Potato) in the upper plateau and tropical spices in the lower plateau.

Key Schemes for Farmers:

• MIDH (Integrated Development) Promotes high-value veggies and flowers with a 50% subsidy for polyhouses and planting material.
• PMKSY (Micro Irrigation) Focuses on "Per Drop More Crop". Provides subsidies for Sprinklers and Drip systems (100% for small farmers).
• Crop Insurance (PMFBY) Covers major crops like Potato, Carrot, Garlic, and Banana against weather anomalies.

This department is the backbone of the administration. It acts as the custodian of government land and plays a critical role during the monsoons.

• Certificates: Issues Community, Income, and Nativity certificates via e-Seva centers.
• Disaster Relief: Manages rescue operations during landslides (Toll-Free: 1077).
• Elections: Conducts elections under the supervision of the ECI.

Focuses on women, children, and the differently-abled. Major marriage assistance schemes are implemented here.

• Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Scheme Provides financial assistance for the marriage of girls from poor families (requires 10th pass qualification).
• Differently Abled Welfare Issues UDID cards, free travel passes for buses, and specialized equipment like wheelchairs and Braille watches.