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uttarakhand
Trade India-China Border Trade Via Lipulekh Resumes Aug 1; China Permits 20 Traders
India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass will restart on August 1, 2026. The Chinese administration in Tibet has granted permission for only 20 Indian traders to visit Purang (Taklakot) in the first phase to assess preparedness and inspect existing stock. The trade, which has centuries-old roots, was suspended in 2019 due to COVID-19 and is vital to the economy of the border region.
Trade Uttarakhand Exports First Frozen French Fries Consignment to Iraq via APEDA
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first export of 24 metric tonnes of frozen french fries from Uttarakhand to Iraq. The consignment, shipped by Virun Global Trade Pvt. Ltd. from Kashipur, marks a milestone for value-added agricultural exports from the landlocked state. APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev noted that logistics costs affect competitiveness and that APEDA is working with the Uttarakhand government on transport assistance under the State Agri-Export Policy.
Trade India-China Border Trade via Lipulekh Pass to Resume After 6-Year Hiatus
India and China will resume border trade through the Lipulekh Pass after a six-year suspension. The Dharchula administration has issued 26 trade passes to 17 traders and 9 helpers, and a customs office has been established at Gunji. The first batch of Indian traders is expected to reach Tibet on June 26, while a second batch of 25 traders is under process.
Trade India’s first export of fresh Uttarakhand Litchi to Italy marks entry into European market
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first export of fresh Uttarakhand litchi from Dehradun to Italy on June 18, 2026, comprising 1 metric tonne. Dehradun litchi is known for its sweetness, aroma, and varieties like Rose Scented, Calcuttia, and Bedana. The export has yielded farmers prices approximately 25% higher than domestic market rates.