Assamese (Asamiya) is the major language spoken by the individuals of Assam. It's a wealthy language and has its origins within ancient Sanskrit. Spoken by a population of around twenty million, it's thought to be a sign language by the Constitution of India.

The state enjoys good climatic condition, and natural and overflowing rivers perennially thus the quality and amount of product also add to the national output of the region. Some facts and figures for the agricultural and manufacturing sector of the state are:

• Assam is the third-largest producer of crude oil and natural gas within the country
• Has abundant reserves of stone
• Assam is also famous for its tea, MUGA silk and biodiversity
• Growing on the factors of wildlife tourism.
• The state is wealthy in water resources and has huge tracts of fertile land.

The state shares international borders with Bangladesh, Myanmar, and also the Kingdom of Asian countries. Assam is India's entry to the northeast and acts as an important link for trade with Southeast Asian countries. Historically Kamarupa, additionally referred to as Kamrup or Kamata, was the territory that is currently the state of Assam, has many invaders and dynasty rulers. Some of the dominating ones were, the Pala, Koch, Kachari, and Chutiya. The constant warfare, in the region among the princes of different times, for power and possession was a daily practice till the Ahom individuals entered in the thirteenth century.

The rich biodiversity of the state of Assam is home to 5 National Parks and 18 wildlife sanctuaries. The region provides a share to 25% of India’s floristic wealth and massive faunal diversity. The Jorhat Gymkhana Club is the oldest links in Asia and also the third oldest within the World. The region is proud of its history. Some of the cities and towns like Sivasagar being the cultural soul, which constitutes heritage sites, cultural temples and various architecturally rich monuments, domes and gates.

The Dimasa, Bodo, Mishing, Rabha are some of the tribal communities found in Assam. The largest tribes of Assam are the Garo, the Kachari, the Khasi, the Lushai, and the Mikir tribe.

The religious composition of the state is Hindu 61.47%, Muslim 34.22%, Christian 3.74%, Sikh 0.07%, Buddhist 0.18%, Jain 0.08%, others 0.25%

The Flora and Fauna of the state are rich because of their lush green and deep forest wealth which constitutes 26.22 per cent of the total forest area of the nation. The state has many biological reserves and wildlife conservation parks that try to further enhance and diversify the species. Some species like one-horned Indian rhinoceros, wild water buffalo, pygmy hog, tiger, some Asiatic birds etc.The state is amongst the last wild habitats of Asian elephants.

Assam is exclusively vibrant and rich in the variety of colouKharfestivals celebrated in the land. Bihu is the chief festival celebrated on 3 occasions. Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu marks the appearance of the cropping season and it also ushers within the Assamese twelve months. Bhogali Bihu or magh Bihu is the harvest festival and Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu coming back in autumn may be an easy affair. The festivals are surrounded by agricultural activities and their particular seasons.

The Mekhela chador is the ancient dress for the women of Assam worn by all age groups except youngsters. Dhoti and Gamosa are worn by men. Gamosa is 'A piece of white fabric with red borders in the 3 corners and weaving art in the fourth. The clothing piece is significantly used to congratulate and honour something good.

The local cuisine is based on rice and its subsidiary or processed variety. The major usage of rice in every dish is extraordinary. Some other traditional dishes are khar (banana peel's ash extract), elephant apples and fiddlehead fern, doi-chira, duck with kumura (white gourd)

Some Wildlife Sanctuaries of the state are

• Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, a reserved forest
• Kaziranga National Park(major attraction Rhinos)
• Manas National Park
• Manas National ParkManas National Park
• Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
• Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
• Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary

The tourist places for the state include the forest terrains, Wildlife parks, temples like

Guwahati

Kamakhya Temple, River Cruise, River Brahmaputra terrain and fertile lands, Shankardev Kalakshetra, Umananda Temple, State Zoo, Shilpagram, Chandubi Lake, Sonapur, Madan Kamdev, Chandrapur and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary etc.

Majuli

An island of fresh water, the largest

Kaziranga National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Jatinga and others

Power Industry

With the natural abundance and resource-rich state of the state, several projects are adding to the final output. Some of them are Chandrapur Thermal Project, Namrup Thermal Project, Mobile Gas Turbines and other hydroelectric projects.

Remaking and developing of Thermal Power Stations of Bongaigaon and Karbi-Langpi Project will thus boost the power supply of the State in a significant quantity.

Sericulture

Muga silk (also known as golden silk) production is the state’s speciality. And accounts for 95% of the country’s output. The state majors in Eri silk production contributing to 65% of the total production.

Food Processing

With such rich diversity in production, food processing constitutes about 10 per cent of India’s total manufacturing sector GDP. A global tea hub contributing to more than 50% of the country’s total tea production too.

Tourism

Assam with its history, heritage, ethnicity, culture, and wildlife has inherent tourism potential. The river valley of Bhramputra, tea estates, golf courses, water bodies, and the advantage of interconnected neighbours boosts the sectoral economy. Proximity to the mountains and culture of Bhutan, Tibet etc allows a lot of tourists to visit the territory. Assam’s GDP contribution is around 5.5 per cent from this sector.

Natural Plantation

The state having thick forest covers and plantation gives the area a natural advantage of trade and dealings. Though some tradings like wildlife are illegal and banned, some allowed is a practice followed in the area.

Forest adventure activities

The deep and thick forests give various opportunities in the same. The natives can self-employed in the above activities to further grow as a state and in the economical share of the economy.

IT Industry

The state is home to the 20 of best Engineering institutes in the country including IIT’s, IIIT’s, NIT’s and other private and public sector universities. The courses offered are up to the latest technological trends which ensure the creation of high skills in the individual and thus allowing them direct and skilled work. Trained human capital for the Industry makes further research and development in the area and makes the existing human life much easier in every possible form. It also allows better connectivity in terms of market, professional, skills, and creative mindsets. The declaration of the creation of a Software Technology Park at Borjhar near Guwahati gives employment to many local people.

Handloom Industry

The handlooms and the important handicraft sector of the state give the local employment opportunity and the ability to self-employed. While it, in turn also helps Assam rank in the major contributors or major output of the state.

Raw silk production in the states rank on no.3 in India with 80% of Muga silk and over 60% of Eri silk produced in the country. Sualkuchi city of Assam is the Manchester of the East and is recognised worldwide for Silk.

Textile Industry

With so much agricultural raw material, and yarn making machinery the sector is bound to grow and have rich textiles for the country. This sector is one of the important sectors in economic growth.

Resources and Minerals

Petroleum, coal, natural gas, and limestone are some of the commercially exploited resources of the area from the 19th century, onwards. Extensive oil reserves are being exploited and found in the area, for further activities and processed activities.

Manufacturing

Development of this sector is still lagging because of the low bridge of transportation from the rest of the manufacturing hubs and technological joints of the country. The northeast region in particular is considered aloof. Major schemes and programmes have been initiated, to fill in the gap of such mentality prevalent. But still, the secular, republic and sovereign features of the constitution affect the sector significantly. Though some Small-scale industrial enterprises produce (or process) plants of fertilizer, jute, paper, silk and textiles, sugar, chemicals, electronics, and cement have been set up. Some Sawmills and plywood make use of timber resources elaborately from the region.