Champawat: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the construction of the landport in Banbasa. He stated that the construction of the landport will further strengthen relations between the two countries. The landport is to be constructed near Gudmi in Banbasa, on the India-Nepal border, at a cost of over ₹500 crore.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday conducted a site inspection of the modern land port project being constructed by the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) at a cost of approximately ₹500 crore in the Gudmi area of Banbasa, Champawat district. The Chief Minister stated that this project will greatly contribute to cooperation, trade, and the development of border areas between India and Nepal. He stated that the Land Ports Authority of India, with the support of the Uttarakhand government, is rapidly advancing this ambitious project.
The Chief Minister stated that all formalities related to environmental clearance, compensatory afforestation, and land transfer have been completed since the project’s inception. This year, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change received final approval for approximately 84 acres of forest land, allowing the project’s construction to proceed. The Chief Minister stated that this modern land port, to be built at a cost of approximately ₹500 crore, will develop an integrated, convenient, and secure system for trade and passenger movement between India and Nepal. All key agencies related to customs, security, trade, and border will operate within a single complex, leading to faster and more transparent border management.
The Chief Minister stated that this project is not limited to infrastructure construction alone, but will also transform the economic landscape of the border areas. He stated that the strategically located Banbasa Land Port will also strengthen cross-border trade, create a formal gateway for agricultural and industrial products, and generate new employment opportunities for local youth. The Chief Minister stated that the land port will provide direct access to cross-border markets for farmers and small producers, reducing transportation costs and enabling value addition. The Chief Minister stated that this initiative will further strengthen India-Nepal relations, promoting tourism, cultural exchange, and mutual cooperation.
The Chief Minister stated that this project is in line with the Government of India’s vision of regional integration and the policy of safe, sustainable border development. He stated that the LPAI is organizing a design competition to develop an environmentally friendly model that will be a balanced example of modernity and nature conservation. The Chief Minister urged the Government of India, the Land Port Authority, and all state departments and agencies to work in coordination to expedite construction. He stated that the Banbasa Land Port project will give Uttarakhand’s borders a new identity of prosperity, cooperation, and opportunities.
