"We are very excited about the possibility of new alternative trading routes. This agreement has given us hopes of faster trades in less amount of time," said Lakpa Ruit, a local of Olangchung Gola. "We will fully support the government if it begins the project," he added.Fungling, the district headquarters of Taplejung is considered as the shortest route to reach the Tibetan border of Tiptala Bhanjyang, which is just 160 km away, according to Northern-Olangchunggola Constructing Project (NOCP), which has been awarded the contract to construct the route. If the transportation route is established, the distance will be cut to just 40 km.
Kuber Nepali, CEO of NOCP, claimed that there will not be any obstruction from locals if the government decides to construct the trade route. According to him, the project has been started with a budget of Rs 180 millions.
"If the alternative trade routes between Nepal and China are established, it will not only benefit locals of northern Taplejung, but also benefits the whole country," he added.
Likewise, construction entrepreneur KB Limbu said, "If the government clears all the documents on time, then trade can easily be run within this year."
Limbu also informed that the construction work has reached Thiwa bazaar of Sanwaaro Chowk of Linkhim VDC.
Locals of Olangchung Gola informed that China has provided aid in the construction of road till Tiptala Bhanjyang.
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