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  • Jan 08, 2024
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INDIA-NEPAL TIES REDEFINED

Why in the News?

  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is on his visit to Nepal stated that  ,India is committed to reshape relationships with neighbours, with a special focus on Nepal.

Bilateral Collaborations

  • Key Agreements: India and Nepal signed several pacts during the India-Nepal 7th Commission, including a significant agreement for India to import 10,000 MW of hydroelectricity over the next decade.
  • Financial Assistance: India has pledged a financial package of Nepali Rs 1,000 crore for infrastructure reconstruction in districts affected by the 2015 earthquake.
About Kalapani Dispute

Source: Tribune

Border Disputes:

·   Border disputes between India and Nepal involve Kalapani – Limpiyadhura – Lipulekh trijunction and the Susta area.

Kalapani Region:

·   Kalapani, part of Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, is a crucial observation post on the Kailash Mansarovar route.

·   The Kali River in Kalapani serves as the India-Nepal border, established by the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli.

Treaty of Sugauli:

·   The Treaty located the Kali River as Nepal’s western boundary with India.

·   Discrepancies in defining the river’s source have fueled boundary disputes between the two nations.

Strategic Significance:

·   The Kalapani region’s strategic height and location make it essential for both observation and control in the area.