Reckong Peo, March 18 -- In a significant move for frontier commerce, cross-border trade between India and China through the Shipki La pass in Kinnaur district is set to resume from June 1, 2026, following directions from the Ministry of External Affairs.
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Kinnaur, Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma, at Reckong Peo on Wednesday.
The meeting focused on operationalising the India-China Shipki La Trade Agreement at the ground level and ensuring institutional preparedness ahead of the reopening.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that infrastructure development is being expedited, including the construction of warehouses and shops at Chhuppan in Gram Panchayat Namgya under Pooh su...