The primary occupation of the People is Agriculture & allied activities & it is economically an under developed District. Maize, Wheat are the main crops grown in the District, but now farmers have started to diversity in Horticulture & vegetable crops.
The District is also rich in its flora & has a tremendous potential of Horticulture fruits i.e. Citrus, Quince, Apple, mango, Guava, Apricot etc. produced in different climatic conditions in the District.
District Reasi is most sought after place on the touism map of Jammu and Kashmir. The district has distinction to attract a count of tourists across the globe. Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is most sacred place to attract a large number of pilgrims every year.