The India-Tibet/ China border trade is likely to resume from Pithorgarh from June 1.
The trade between the two neighbours which would continue till October15, may be extended further for 15 days in case of adverse weather conditions interrupting it.
With preparations going on in full swing, we have already got 100 trade passes for traders and 300 more trade passes will be arranged soon for them, said the officials concerned of the Pithoragarh district administration.
To ensure smooth business transactions, a State Bank of India (SBI) branch would start functioning at Gunji that is located on the India-Tibet trade route in Pithoragarh, from June 1, added the officials.
India-Tibet border trade is conducted through the India-Tibet border every year from June to October.
Notably, things were delayed in 2013 as the trade started mid- July that year on account of adverse weather conditions.
Mention worthy, the bilateral trade has been continuing for ages despite the snowy conditions on this upper reaches of Pithoragarh district.
On an average, 200 people, including traders and helpers, visit Tibet on foot under this India- Tibet border every year.
Among other items, 'misri' (sugar made product) and carpets made in India are still popular across the border- a fact that swells volume of exports. Similarly, woolens and readymade garments from Tibet are among items that are still in high demand in India.