The Kameng Frontier Division was renamed Kameng district and the Political Officer of the region was soon given the designation of the Deputy Commissioner of Kameng. The Kameng district was, however, for political reasons divided into East and West Kameng in 1980.
The tribes of Kameng practise Jhum cultivation which basically adopts the slash and burn technique. In this type of cultivation, forests and woodlands are cut and burnt to create more space for agricultural purposes. It is mostly practised in the North Eastern states of India and utilises very little technology in farming. After creating fields, crops such as barley and rice are planted. These lands are also used to create fruit orchards. Fishing is another important source of livelihood in East Kameng.
The people of East Kameng mostly speak the Koro language which is believed to have a Tibeto-Burman origin. There are many tourist attractions in East Kameng which include the Pakhui Tiger Reserve, the Bameng, Pakke-Kessang and Chayangtajo hill stations. Furthermore, the capital city of Seppa hosts many colourful and interesting tribal dance festivals every year.
The nearest airports to reach East Kameng are at Tezpur and Guwahati in Assam. Helicopter flights are also available from Tezpur and Nahalgam. The nearest railway station is Guwahati. The capital city Seppa is connected to Itanagar and Assam by road. There are buses and private vehicles that can take passengers from Itanagar and Tezpur in Assam.