India-China border trade resumes after 6 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for Tibet
- India-China border trade through the Shipki-La pass in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district resumed on Saturday after a gap of nearly six to seven years, with the first batch of 16 local traders crossing into China-occupied Tibet.
- Himachal Pradesh Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi inaugurated the trade at Shipki-La and flagged off traders from Namgya, Dubling and Leo villages.
- The traders were felicitated with traditional Khata scarves before their departure.
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- India-China border trade through the Shipki-La pass in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district resumed on Saturday after a gap of nearly six to seven years, with the first batch of 16 local traders crossing into China-occupied Tibet.
- Himachal Pradesh Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi inaugurated the trade at Shipki-La and flagged off traders from Namgya, Dubling and Leo villages.
- The traders were felicitated with traditional Khata scarves before their departure.
Sources: Economictimes