Industries

* **Agriculture & Allied Sectors:** The backbone of the regional economy, focusing on terrace rice cultivation, horticulture, and animal husbandry. * **Handloom & Handicrafts:** Phek is renowned for traditional Naga weaving. The Chakhesang shawl, notable for its complex patterns, even holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. * **Tourism:** A growing sector focused on eco-tourism, cultural festivals (like the Sukrunye festival), and nature trails. * **Timber and Forestry:** Sustainable harvesting of timber, bamboo, and non-timber forest products provides supplementary income. * **Retail & Small Enterprises:** General merchants, grocers, and local service providers that sustain the town’s daily needs.