India’s ‘Gateway to the East’ through Moreh town, which is the only feasible land route for trade between India and Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries More than 74.34% of Manipur’s geographical area falls under forest cover. Major forest products of the state include timber, firewood and bamboo. Manipur is primarily an agriculture-based economy and has scope for commercial plantation of a variety of horticulture crops such as figs, olive, and mandarin. Handloom, handicraft and sericulture-based industries in Manipur are the most-developed industries and contribute significantly to state income. Manipur shares its border with Nagaland, Cachar district of Assam, and Mizoram in India and the international border with Myanmar - Chin Hills and Chindwin. Imphal, the state’s capital, is wellconnected with an international airport having air cargo services and four national highways, thereby opening attractive business opportunities in Manipur for the business community. The railway line on the Manipur-Assam border is being constructed on a priority basis.