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Lipulekh Pass Reopens After Six Years; Trade to Resume Aug 1, Only 20 Traders Approved
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 09:41 PM
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India will resume trade across the Lipulekh Pass with China from August 1 after a six‑year closure. The government has granted clearance to just 20 traders, raising questions about the selection process.
India has announced that the Lipulekh Pass, which had been closed for six years, will reopen on 1 August for trade with China. The decision comes after a prolonged suspension of cross‑border commerce in the region.
The government has approved permits for only 20 traders to operate through the pass, a number that has drawn scrutiny from industry observers. The limited approval list suggests a cautious approach to re‑establishing trade links.
The Lipulekh Pass is a key point on the India‑China border, and its reopening is expected to boost bilateral trade and provide new market access for local businesses. However, the small number of approved traders indicates that the authorities are still working out the logistics and security arrangements for the resumption of commerce.
Trade officials have indicated that the pass will remain open for the duration of the trading season, with further approvals likely to be granted as the process stabilises.
The government has approved permits for only 20 traders to operate through the pass, a number that has drawn scrutiny from industry observers. The limited approval list suggests a cautious approach to re‑establishing trade links.
The Lipulekh Pass is a key point on the India‑China border, and its reopening is expected to boost bilateral trade and provide new market access for local businesses. However, the small number of approved traders indicates that the authorities are still working out the logistics and security arrangements for the resumption of commerce.
Trade officials have indicated that the pass will remain open for the duration of the trading season, with further approvals likely to be granted as the process stabilises.