NATHULA OPENING

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Caption : The esctatic mood of the Chinees traders who entered through the newly opened Nathula Pass border trade route on July 6, 2006. 90 Chinees and 100 Indian traders have cross over the border for the trade after sevral years. The prospect of opening up of the border trade between India and China through Nathula pass offers both challenges and opportunities for the State of Sikkim. It is in this context that the importance of industry and trade lies in optimal use of its resources and making the most of the emerging opportunities to realize the Stateās potential of industry and trade which would ensure smooth transition of the State from being overwhelmingly dependent on the public sector to a vibrant economy based on private sector initiative, enterprise and entrepreneurship. Photo: A. Roy Chowdhury 6-7-2006