Itanagar, Jul 30 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Trade and Commerce Minister Nyato Dukam on Thursday inaugurated the resumption of Border Haat at Pangsau Pass along the India-Myanmar border in Changlang district.
The Border Haat at Pangsau Pass at Nampong resumed operations after a six-year hiatus.
Addressing the gathering, Dukam emphasised the vital role of commercial activities in driving local economic development and urged stakeholders, including local traders and administrative bodies, to actively engage in transforming cross-border trade into a vibrant, sustainable economic component, an official release said.
Highlighting the historic and strategic importance of Pangsau Pass, the minister underscored the state government’s commitment to strengthening local infrastructure, revealing plans for an upcoming Land Port at Nampong to further boost regional trade and connectivity.
The event witnessed participation of Nampong MLA Laisam Simai, Advisor to Trade & Commerce Minister Dr Mohesh Chai, Trade & Commerce Secretary Bullo Mamu, Trade & Commerce Director Toko Togur, and 21 Assam Rifles Commandant Col Amit Mane, along with zilla parishad members.
Reflecting shared bilateral economic cooperation, a delegation from Myanmar was also present during the ceremony. The visiting team included the Town Chairman of Pangsau Town, representatives from the Myanmar Army and Police, and leadership from the United Tangshang Committee and the local Bazaar Committee.
The resumption of operations at the border haat is expected to significantly augment local livelihoods, foster cultural ties, and lay the groundwork for expanded commercial exchanges across the international frontier, the report added.
The iconic Border Haat at Pangsau Pass along the India-Myanmar border resumed operations on July 20, 2026, after a six-year hiatus.
The market, located at the historic pass in Changlang district, will function on designated dates every month, specifically on the 10th, 20th, and 30th.
The reopening is anticipated to bolster traditional trade relations between India and Myanmar, streamline regulated border commerce, and generate fresh economic opportunities for local border communities.
Prior to its closure, the Pangsau Pass Border Haat served as a vibrant trading point, allowing local villagers from both sides of the international border to exchange locally produced agricultural goods, traditional handicrafts, and daily essentials under barter and regulated trade protocols.
