Uttarakhand wants Centre to withdraw ILP from Niti valley

The Uttarakhand government had sought withdrawal of “inner-line permit” (ILP) system in Niti Valley of Chamoli district and Nelang Valley of Uttarkashi district for better border management and expansion of tourism and other economic activities in villages located there.

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The ILP system restricts movement in areas close to the border for everyone other than those with a formal permission.

In Uttarakhand, tourists have to obtain ILP for locations near China border, at least in the three districts of Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh and Chamoli.

Pithoragarh is strategically more sensitive as it shares boundaries with both China and Nepal.

Nelong valley is an inner line area (India-China border) opened to domestic tourists only during the day. It is approximately 100 km from Uttarkashi headquarters.

Niti village, Chamoli is located at an altitude of around 3600 metres, Niti village in Joshimath in Chamoli district is the last populated village before China border.