The following sectors have been identified as thrust sector as they have maximum potential for development in the state. These sectors are as follows:

1. Industries based on agricultural, horticultural and plantation produce.
2.Industries based on non-timber forest produce: bamboo, cane (rattan), medicinal plants / herbs, aromatic grass, tea, coffee etc.
3.Industries based on locally available raw materials except timber.
4.Textiles (handlooms and power looms), Handicrafts and Sericulture 5.Electronics and IT based Enterprises.
6.Mineral Based Industries ( eg. Ferro-alloys, Cement Plant etc.) 7.Facilitation and Development of Industrial Infrastructure including Power, Communications etc. under Public Private Partnership (PPP) 8.Food Processing Industries.
9.Engineering and Allied Industries (Rolling Mill,Steel etc.)
10.Tourism (tourism infrastructure including resorts, hotels, restaurants etc.). (The thrust areas mentioned above will be reviewed periodically to include other sectors of industrial activities from time to time