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India‑Nepal Joint Working Group Discusses Border Management and Security

The 14th meeting of the India‑Nepal Joint Working Group on border management took place in Dehradun on 20‑21 August 2026.

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14th Joint Working Group meeting held in Dehradun, 20‑21 August 2026.

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Indian side headed by Pausumi Basu, Nepalese side headed by Ananda Kafle.

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Main agenda: combat trans‑border crime, strengthen border infrastructure, enhance Integrated Check Posts, and clear encroachments.

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Agreed actions: maintain boundary pillars, improve institutional coordination, and plan future meetings.

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Next meeting to be hosted by Nepal.

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Summary

Representatives, led by Pausumi Basu for India and Ananda Kafle for Nepal, reviewed cooperation across security, infrastructure and administrative issues.

Discussions focused on curbing trans‑border crime, improving Integrated Check Posts, upgrading roads and rail links, and removing illegal encroachments along the boundary.

Both countries pledged continued coordination and scheduled the next meeting to be held in Nepal at a mutually convenient date.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
Joint Working Group
a regular meeting of officials from two countries to discuss shared issues
trans‑border crime
illegal activities that happen across the border between two countries
Integrated Check Post
a place where people and goods are checked when they cross a border, combining customs, immigration and security
encroachment
building or using land that belongs to someone else, often without permission
boundary pillar
a marker placed on the ground to show the exact line of the border
capacity building
training and improving the skills of people and institutions
cooperation
working together toward common goals
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