Reckong Peo, Aug. 1 -- The historic India-China border trade through Shipki-La in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district resumed on Saturday after a gap of nearly six to seven years, marking a significant milestone for the border region.

Himachal Pradesh Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi formally inaugurated the trade at Shipki-La and flagged off the first batch of 16 local traders from Namgya, Dubling and Leo villages for China-occupied Tibet. The traders were felicitated with traditional Khata scarves before their departure.

The traders carried jaggery, rice, tea, sugar, carpets, local grains, biscuits and other notified goods for trade. According to the district administration, all security clearance and background veri...