Arunachal Trade and Commerce

Welcome to Trade & Commerce in Arunachal Pradesh

Trade & Commerce in Arunachal Pradesh

The winds and waters of trade and commerce carry opportunities that drive national and state growth while fostering closer connections between citizens across the world. In essence, expanding trade leads to greater employment, higher incomes, improved products, reduced inflation, and strengthened cooperation over confrontation. Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan to the west, Myanmar to the east, and a disputed boundary with China, as well as domestic borders with Assam and Nagaland to the south.

Leveraging international trade through Myanmar has the potential to bring significant economic prosperity, in alignment with the Government of India’s Act East Policy. Recognizing this potential, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh has accorded the highest priority to the growth of trade and commerce as a key instrument for reducing poverty and unemployment. The Department is committed to Developing state-of-the-art infrastructure for border trade , Promoting trade and commerce within and beyond the state Facilitating exports and improving competitiveness

Shri Pema Khandu

Chief Minister

Shri Nyato Dukam

Hon'ble Minister for Commerce & Industries

Dr. Mohesh Chai

Advisor to Minister, Trade and Commerce

Shri Taru Tulo, IAS

Secretary of Trade and Commerce

Shri Sonyung Modi

Director of Trade and Commerce

Empowering Trades for a brighter future

Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan, China, and Myanmar, making it a strategically important state for India’s cross-border trade. For centuries, people living in the frontier regions have engaged in traditional and informal exchanges of agricultural produce, handicrafts, livestock, and essential commodities with their neighbors. These exchanges were not only economic but also cultural, strengthening ties across communities divided by political boundaries.

Mission

The mission is to drive economic growth by creating border trade infrastructure, promoting exports, and enabling ease of doing business for entrepreneurs and investors. It seeks to mitigate unemployment and poverty by generating sustainable opportunities across industries, encouraging youth participation, and facilitating both skilled and unskilled employment. Through institutional reforms, inclusivity, and innovation, the mission promotes entrepreneurship, private investment, and capacity building to establish Arunachal Pradesh as a competitive trade and commerce hub.

Vision

Arunachal Pradesh envisions becoming a vibrant trade hub, leveraging resources, strategic location, and innovation to create sustainable growth, inclusivity, and prosperity for all citizens. The vision emphasizes entrepreneurship, skill development and infrastructure, enabling competitive advantages while raising living standards and positioning the state as a preferred investment destination. By integrating global networks and strengthening local identity, Arunachal Pradesh aspires to ensure balanced growth, enhanced connectivity, and strong participation in India’s Act East Policy framework.

Oct 24, 2025

Preparation of DPR

Mar 16, 2017

Revised Trade Licence Fees approved by the Government.

Jul 29, 2009

Procedures for issue/obtaining of Trade License in Arunachal Pradesh.

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Border Trade

Arunachal Pradesh: Gateway of Border Trade

Arunachal Pradesh, sharing borders with Bhutan, China, and Myanmar, holds strategic importance for India’s cross-border trade. Reviving traditional exchanges disrupted since 1962, the state now advances economic growth, regional integration, and national priorities under Act East Policy through formal agreements, upgraded infrastructure, and expanded market opportunities for farmers, artisans, and traders.

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