Approval of a new map of Nepal covering land encroached by India

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Approval of a new map of Nepal covering land encroached by India

Approval of a new map of Nepal covering land encroached by India

The government has approved a new map of Nepal covering land encroached by India.

A cabinet meeting held at the PM's residence in Baluwatar on Monday approved a new map of Lipulek, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura of Nepal encroached by India, said government spokesperson Dr Yubaraj Khatiwada.

Land Management Minister Padma Aryal presented the map at the meeting. Earlier, in the policy and program submitted by the government on May 15, the government had committed to issue a new map including the lands encroached by India including Lipulek, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani.

Spokesperson Khatiwada informed that the new map will be the official map of Nepal and the new map will be used by updating the map in all areas.

He also informed that the budget will be brought considering the post-Corona lockdown situation.

Khatiwada, who is also the finance minister, said that he would study the situation in the next 1-2 days and bring the new budget on the scheduled day.