Economy
The economy of the Rongmeis is agrarian in nature. Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for the people. Jhum cultivation is practised in a great way here. Pigs and stock are also maintained by the people. These serve a dual purpose of consuming the plant wastes as well as stock for sacrifice during periods of festivities and scarcity. The Rongmei are greatly skilled in bamboo, wood, blacksmith and pottery works. The raw materials for the same are easily available here. Bamboo baskets, mats, shields etc. are manufactured in a great way here.
Counting and numbering
Counting in Rongmei Naga is called Kasing Fumei. The basic numbers are: 1. Akhat 2. Kanai 3. Kathum 4. Padai 5. Pungu 6. Charuk 7. Chanai 8. Tachat 9. Chaku 10. Ru 20. Chui 30. Tamru 40. Rekdai 50. Rengu 60. Rekcharuk 70. Rekchanai 80. Rekchat 90. Rekchaku 100. Faai 101. Faaikhat na akhat 200. Faainai 1000. Ching 1001. Chingkhat na akhat 2000. Chingnai 10,000. Chingru 20,000. Chingchui 1,00,000. Laakhat 2,00,000. Laakhnai 10,00,000. Laakhru 20,00,000. Laakhchui
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