India-Nepal sign MoU

On June 15, 2020 India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve infrastructure of the Pashupatinath temple complex.

Highlights

• The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Federal Affairs ministry of Nepal and Indian Embassy. 
• Under the agreement, India has pledged to extend financial assistance of Rs 2.33 crores. 
• The project is to be implemented by Kathmandu Metropolitan city.
• India’s assistance comes amidst a raging border row between the two countries.

Pashupatinath Temple

• The Pashupatinath temple is the largest temple complex in Nepal. 
• It is located on the Bagmati river of Nepal. 
• The temple is one of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bagmati river

• The river is considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists. 
• The river flows in India and Nepal.
•  It is a tributary of Kosi river.

India-Nepal Issue

• The Nepal Parliament recently passed an amendment bill to redraw its political map. 
• The new map is to include Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura. 
• These regions are disputed and are claimed by both India and Nepal.