Fiscal Nepal
First Business News Portal in English from Nepal
KATHMANDU: The 7th meeting of the Nepal-India Boundary Working Group (BWG) concluded today in New Delhi in a cordial and cooperative atmosphere, marking an important milestone in the bilateral management of border demarcation and maintenance between the two neighboring nations.
The Nepali delegation was led by Prakash Joshi, Director General of the Department of Survey, while the Indian side was headed by Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, Surveyor General of India. Both delegations discussed critical technical aspects concerning the upkeep and modernization of the boundary infrastructure shared by Nepal and India.
The meeting thoroughly reviewed the implementation status of decisions taken during the 6th BWG meeting held in August 2019 in Dehradun, as well as the outcomes of the 11th Survey Officials’ Committee (SOC) meeting held in September 2019, also in Dehradun. The BWG agreed on adopting updated modalities for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of boundary pillars, a key element in preventing misunderstandings over border positions in various stretches of the 1,880 km-long boundary.
In a notable development, both sides agreed on the adoption of advanced survey and mapping technologies. This strategic upgrade aims to make boundary-related work more efficient, transparent, and technologically robust under the BWG and its associated mechanisms. These tools are expected to assist in resolving technical anomalies and maintaining clarity in demarcation lines across complex terrains.
The meeting concluded with the signing of agreed minutes, highlighting a shared commitment to bilateral cooperation. The two sides further agreed to convene the next Survey Officials’ Committee meeting in Nepal in August 2025, while the next BWG meeting will also be held in Nepal on a mutually agreed date.
Established in 2014, the Boundary Working Group is a joint mechanism mandated by the Governments of Nepal and India to conduct field-level work concerning the construction, restoration, and maintenance of boundary pillars, and other technical mapping activities critical to sustaining peaceful and clearly demarcated borders.
The conclusion of this meeting reaffirms the continued commitment of Nepal and India to foster constructive diplomatic engagement and technical cooperation on boundary management—a sensitive but essential area of bilateral relations.
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