What happened?
On July 28 and 29, 2025, India and Nepal held the 7th meeting of the India–Nepal Boundary Working Group (BWG) in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, Surveyor General of India, and Prakash Joshi, Director General of Nepal’s Survey Department. During the meeting, both sides reviewed progress made since the last BWG session in August 2019. They jointly adopted the “Updated Modalities for Inspection, Repair & Maintenance of Boundary Pillars along the India–Nepal Boundary” to accelerate ongoing efforts.
Why it matters to India
The meeting reflects growing bilateral cooperation in effective and peaceful border management. India and Nepal also finalised a work plan for the next three years and agreed to use modern technology to improve efficiency. Both countries committed to holding the next Survey Officials Committee (SOC) meeting in Nepal to further strengthen coordination on boundary-related issues.