Ilam's economy is primarily agriculture based; 88% of the population depends on Agriculture. Ilam is known for its six "A"s: are Alu (Potato), Olan (Milk), Alainchi (Cardamom), Aduwa (Ginger), Amriso (Broom Grass), and Akabare khursani (Round Chillies), although tea, bamboo, flowers and silk are also produced in Ilam
