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“INDIAN TRADERS URGE GOVERNMENT TO RESTART CHINA TRADE VIA LIPULEKH PASS”
Why in the news?
- Indian traders petitioned the government to reopen trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, halted since the pandemic began in 2019.
- They seek to revive cross-border commerce, established since 1992, urging diplomatic efforts to resume this vital economic link.
source:worldatlas
About Lipulekh Pass:
- Lipulekh Pass is a Himalayan pass near the Chinese trading town of Taklakot (Purang) in Tibet.
- It has been a historical route for traders, mendicants, and pilgrims traveling between India and Tibet.
- Geographical Location: Situated in the western Himalayas, it links the Byans valley of Uttarakhand, India, with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
- Significance:Integral route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a Hindu pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.
- International Status: Recognized as an international mountain pass between India, China, and Nepal.
| What is a Mountain Pass?
● Definition: Connects mountain ranges, serving as links between regions and countries. ● Location: Often above river headwaters, forming drainage divides. ● Variety: Passes range from short, steep routes to long valleys. ● Identification: Highest point may require surveying. ● Examples: Zoji La, Banihal Pass, Shipki La, Rohtang Pass, Nathu La, etc. Key Facts about Tibet: ● Geographical Location:Region in central East Asia, covering much of the Tibetan Plateau. ● Area: Approximately 2,500,000 km² (970,000 sq mi). ● Highest region on Earth with an average elevation of 4,380 m (14,000 ft). ● Annexed by the People’s Republic of China in 1951. ● Homeland of the Tibetan people. Other ethnic groups: Monpa, Tamang, Qiang, Sherpa, Lhoba. Associated Article: |
