Nepal - India Open Borders: Problems and Prospects - Hardcover

Baral, Lok Raj; Pyakurel, Uddab P.

 
9789384464868: Nepal - India Open Borders: Problems and Prospects
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 9384464864 ISBN 13: 9789384464868
Publisher: VIJ Books (India) Pty Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

The present book is based on field study of Nepal-India open border arrangement and conduct of such unique and free border existing between the two countries since the signing of Sugauli Treaty in 1815-16. Its openness poses both challenges and opportunities for disturbing as well as making bilateral relations smooth and friendly. How such close relations which are incomparable to others have been managed and how the newer problems that arise with the pace of time and situation are being addressed are also the theme of study. 

The findings of study are no less significant as Nepal and India have developed mechanisms to deal with the day-to-day problems making significant improvements for streamlining the border. Yet, two types of problems have given rise to occasional controversy: infringement of border and humanitarian problems caused by the erosion of borderland and occupation of no-man's land by both Indian and Nepalis. The use and misuse of open border by elements indulged in illegal trade, criminal activities of all nature, have also made border management more complex. The concluding section of  the book deals with the corrective measures for making open border more smooth, efficient and credible.   

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About the Author

Lok Raj Baral (Ph.D.) is Professor & Executive Chairman of Nepal Centre for Contemporary Studies (NCCS), Kathmandu, Nepal. He served as Professor and Chairman of Political Science Department at Tribhuvan University during 1976-89. Uddhab Pd. Pyakurel, Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, is teaching Political Sociology as Assistant Professor in School of Arts, Kathmandu University, Nepal.

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Publisher
VIJ Books (India) Pty Ltd
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9384464864
ISBN 13 
9789384464868
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
204