Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Nepal is partnering with India to conduct a joint mapping exercise of cross-border land occupation using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The initiative aims to generate reliable technical information about areas where people cultivate or occupy land across the international boundary. The survey is expected to begin after the 2026 monsoon and be completed within three years. India and Nepal agreed on an annual plan and budget during the 13th meeting of the Survey Officers’ Committee in Lucknow. The aerial images will be jointly analysed to understand the nature and extent of cross-border occupation, particularly in areas affected by changing river courses.