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Date: Saturday, Aug 23, 2003 |
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Title: Border issues of Nepal
Understanding the source and nature of Indo-Nepal border disputes
Speaker: Buddhi Narayan Shrestha
Managing Director, Bhumichitra Mapping & Land Development Co. P. Ltd
Author of the book "Nepal ko Simana"
Date: August 23, 2003
Time: 4:15PM
Location: Room 105, William James Hall, 33 Kirkland Street, Harvard University, Cambridge
Synopsis:
Indo-Nepal border demarcation started in the period 1816-60 during the British Raj in India following Sugauli Sandhi (Treaty). More detailed work continues to this date. There are disputes in fifty-four places, the most famous being the one at Kalapani the source of Mahakali River, recently claimed by India to be within its border. Historical maps and documents from pre-1860 clearly show Kalapani within Nepal; but the post-1860 maps, without any supporting documents or treaty per se, show Kalapani on the Indian side. Clearly, this is a recent encroachment and the maps were manipulated.
On the Chinese side, the demarcation was completed in 1963. There were thirty-two places of disputes; however, all disputes were resolved amicably, and most notably the dispute around Mount Everest was resolved at the Prime Ministerial level in a mutually beneficial manner.
A slide show presentation will be followed by a discussion on the issues of border demarcation and border management, nature and source of border disputes and possible ways of resolutions. The book "Nepal ko Simana" will be available for those who want to buy a copy.
Speaker:
Dr. Buddhi Narayan Shrestha won the prestigious "Madan Puraskar" for his book "Nepal ko Simana." He has 27 years of experience in various capacities including the post of Director General of HMG Survey Department and 10 years as the Managing Director in Private Sector Mapping & Land Development Company; and research, study & publications on the border issues of Nepal. He is currently with Bhumichitra Mapping & Land Development Co. P. Ltd based in Kathmandu.
Important notice: For those who did not know, Chhalphal is best taken with refreshments and titbits provided on location
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Venue:
Room 105, William James Hall, 33 Kirkland Street, Harvard University, Cambridge
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