The inauguration of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Darranga, Assam, on the India-Bhutan border on 7 November 2024 marked a significant milestone in enhancing Bhutan-India regional connectivity and trade. Strategically located 700 meters from the Bhutanese border, the Darranga ICP is expected to help to facilitate and streamline cross-border movement and trade. 

The new ICP spans 14.5 acres and is equipped with modern facilities, such as a weighbridge, warehouse facilities, and plant quarantine systems. It operates round-the-clock under the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI). 

The new ICP opens up new possibilities for international travel and tourism, easing the entry and exit of third-country nationals via the land route and helping boost tourism in eastern Bhutan and the neighboring regions of Assam. It also promises to encourage economic growth in both eastern Bhutan and the neighboring regions of Assam, enhancing cross-border trade and benefiting sectors such as agriculture and retail. 
   
  
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