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Northern India’s Ancient Trade Routes Show Promise for Economic Resurgence

Neglected foot routes are being used to spread terror in India’s Jammu province. Experts say it’s time to reclaim them.
Northern India’s Ancient Trade Routes Show Promise for Economic Resurgence
A view of Panyalag, a village in the Bani region of Jammu, India, on Sept. 5, 2024. The road in the background was originally a mule route and was converted into a vehicular road a decade ago. Venus Upadhayaya/The Epoch Times
Venus Upadhayaya
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In India’s Jammu province, a spike in terrorist attacks in recent months has highlighted the traditional foot routes that crisscross the scenic northern region.

The routes, which once formed part of a vast trade network including the ancient Silk Road and the Grand Trunk Road, fell into disuse with the advent of modern transportation.

Venus Upadhayaya
Venus Upadhayaya
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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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