Border Trade With Bhutan, Myanmar From AP Soon
Itanagar : Border trade with Bhutan and Myanmar through Arunachal is on the cards, chief customs commissioner, Central excise & service tax, Northeastern region, DD Ingty said here today.
Ingty, who called on Arunchal Pradesh chief minister Dorjee Khandu at his official residence here, said border trade with Bhutan through Dongshengmang in Tawang and with Myanmar through Pangsau Pass will undoubtedly change the economy of the Northeastern region.
He assured to extend every possible help for expediting the process of re-opening the border trade in the state.
Khandu informed Ingty that basic infrastructure like roads, trade centres and other required infrastructures have already been built in the gateways to facilitate the trade and that only a go-ahead signal from the Centre is awaited.
Re-opening border trade will not only augment the economy of Arunachal but also provide ample job opportunities and self employment avenues for the entire region.
Arunachal finance minister Setong Sena, state tourism secretary Bandana Deori, industries & trade and commerce commissioner Makbul Pertin were also present at the meeting.
