India–Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee on Trade, Transit and Cooperation

The India–Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on 16–17 September 2026.

The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh, while the Nepali delegation was led by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Government of Nepal, Buddha Bahadur Gurung. Senior officials from the concerned Ministries and Departments of both countries participated in the meeting.

The IGSC is an important bilateral institutional mechanism for detailed examination of trade and trade-related issues and for facilitating bilateral trade and transit.

During the meeting, both sides reviewed a wide range of issues relating to market access, Customs and trade facilitation, standards, food safety, phytosanitary measures, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, AYUSH products, border infrastructure, rail and road connectivity and other trade-related matters.

Both sides discussed measures to facilitate greater market access for products of India and Nepal. Issues relating to agricultural products, dairy, food products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and AYUSH products, along with standards and phytosanitary requirements, were considered.(updated on 18th sept 2026)