In a significant development aimed at bolstering trade and connectivity between India and Bhutan, the first Integrated Check Post (ICP) along the India-Bhutan border was inaugurated at Darranga, Assam.
The new facility, developed by the Land Ports Authority of India, was inaugurated by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, alongside Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay.
Spread across 14.5 acres and located just 700 metres from the India-Bhutan border, the ICP at Darranga is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities.
These include an office complex, dedicated zones for parking, loading and unloading, a weighbridge, a warehouse, and residential quarters for officials, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced trade logistics between the two nations.
Designed with a comprehensive infrastructure, the ICP features inspection spaces and plant quarantine systems, which are essential for regulating cross-border agricultural trade.
The addition of extensive parking facilities further streamlines the process, facilitating smooth flow of goods and services. On the Indian side, the facility is well-connected to National Highway 27 near Rangia, allowing efficient transport access.
The location at Darranga is strategically positioned to maximise connectivity.
On the Bhutanese side, robust customs infrastructure at Samdrup-Jongkhar supports the ICP’s operations, with ongoing enhancements to the highway from Samdrup-Jongkhar to Tashigang expected to further bolster trade and mobility.
The inauguration of the ICP marks a landmark moment in India-Bhutan relations, fostering economic cooperation and closer ties between the two neighbouring countries.
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