The
development
of
Plans to develop the border
Political tensions arising
transport infrastructure
point as a major junction
out of one border town
in the border region
linking China to the whole
spill over to the other
is a practice of both
of South Asia.
across the border.
Citing security issues,
Citizens from both border
Madhesi
the Chinese side time
areas are mandated to
protests
and again, closes the
apply
maximum intensity at
border point from their
border entry/exit passes.
connectivity
and
geopolitics.
for
Nepal-China
side.
(Andolan) was
Birgunj-Raxaul
of region
that saw overarching impact
throughout
many regions of Nepal. Economic aspects Before
the
2015
Post the 2015 earthquake,
The Birgunj dry port
Once
a
earthquake, the Kodari
the focal border point for
connecting
town
with
customs point collected
trade and transit between
India through rail is a
economic activity, the
as much as NPR 6 billion
Nepal and China has shifted
pivotal point for Nepal
construction
in revenue annually. In
to Rasuwa-Kerung border
in terms of trade and
West
FY 2019/20, only NPR
point.
connectivity.
prominence to other
Nepal
to
1.27 billion of revenue
sprawling bustling of
highway
East gave
neighbouring towns.
was raised. Nepali
border
Bhadrapur experiences
travel
a decent amount of
meet
economic
Increased
well as traders from
activities have attracted a
inhabitants
the region lost their
large pool of local workers
to
livelihoods
from surrounding region
their daily needs as
as well as Chinese workers
essentials are cheaper
from across the border.
and are not required
post
2015 earthquake.
the
economic
The
Thousands of locals as
Raxaul
to
to pay custom duties on such essentials for household
use.
On
the other hand, Indian border inhabitants buy such goods in Nepal that
originate
third countries.
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from
activity
haat bazaar days.
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