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India, Bangladesh plan border haats for trade
24 June 2010: India and Bangladesh will soon set up 'haats' (markets) along their international border in the northeast to boost local business and trade between the two neighbours.
Two 'border haats' will be set up along the Indo-Bangla border in Meghalaya while eight such 'haats' will be established along Tripura's border with Bangladesh. The first 'border haat' is expected to be opened in the next two months along the Meghalaya border in West Garo Hills.
The commodities to be traded in these 'haats' will include locally produced agriculture and horticulture products, spices, minor forest products excluding timber, fresh and dry fish, dairy, fishery and poultry products, products of cottage industries, wooden furniture and cane products, handloom and handicraft items besides materials useful for farmers.
The 'haats' will operate within 1.5 km radius of both sides of the border under close supervision of the border guards and customs officials of both the countries.
Source: WebIndia123