Nagaland officials visit Meghalaya to explore cross-border trade opportunities

DIMAPUR — An official delegation from the Department of Industries and Commerce, along with members of the Business Association of Nagas (BAN), visited the Dawki Land Port in Meghalaya on May 4.

The delegation, led by Director P Tokugha Sema and Additional Director Y Lipongse Thongtsar, undertook the visit to explore avenues for enhancing trade linkages and understanding the operational mechanisms of the Dawki Land Port.

According to a DIPR report, the delegation carried out on-site assessments of infrastructure, logistics and trade facilitation systems in place, with a view to identifying best practices that could be adapted for Nagaland.

During the visit, the team held an interactive meeting with the officials of the land port, including the regional administrator, port administrator, and other stakeholders, to gain insights into the existing trade processes, regulatory frameworks, and opportunities for expanding export and import activities.

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Particular attention was placed on assessing the feasibility of establishing a similar framework in Nagaland to promote market access for local entrepreneurs, farmers, and businesses.

To further strengthen their understanding of integrated trade and logistics systems, the delegation also visited the Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Amingaon, Guwahati, on May 5.

The visit enabled the team to gain insights into containerised cargo handling, customs clearance procedures, and logistics management systems. It also provided a broader perspective on inland trade infrastructure and its role in facilitating the efficient movement of goods, complementing the observations made at the Dawki Land Port.