India-Nepal JTC reviews boundary mapping work

Kathmandu, Dec 23: The Joint Technical Level India-Nepal Boundary Committee (JTC) has successfully completed more than 98 per cent of boundary mapping work.

The two-day meeting, held here on December 21, also reviewed the work done, including boundary mapping, in the last few months, according to a release issued by the Indian embassy here.

The two sides welcomed the progress made in respect of mandated boundary tasks, including fair mapping of boundary of strip sheets, the relaese added.

The 28th Meeting of the JTC decided to recommend the extension of its mandate by six months till June next year to complete the remaining work.

The JTC has also directed the officials concerned to expedite the work and with the spirit of mutual cooperation, the release added.

The next JTC meeting will be held at New Delhi in March next year.

Prior to the JTC, a preparatory Survey Officials Meeting of both countries was held here on December 18-20.

The Indian side was led by Major General M Gopal Rao, Sureveyor General of India and the Nepalese by Mr Toya Nath Baral, Director General of Survey Department.

The Indian delegation included senior officials of Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Embassy of India, Kathmandu, among others.

UNI