Industries

* **Government & Public Services:** The primary source of formal employment in the town, including administration, healthcare, and education. * **Retail & Trade:** Local bazaars and markets trading in agricultural produce, garments, and daily necessities. * **Handlooms & Handicrafts:** Production of traditional Sumi textiles, shawls, bamboo crafts, and wood carving, heavily reliant on artisanal skills. * **Agriculture (Trade):** While farming happens in the district, the town serves as the commercial hub for trading locally grown organic produce. * **Tourism:** A growing niche sector centered around cultural festivals (like Tuluni and Ahuna), the Satoi Range, and the monumental Sumi Baptist Church.