Ep:547 | River Boundary Disputes, Geopolitical Challenges |Dr. Jagat Kumar Bhusal & Prabhakar Sharma

This podcast episode features Dr. Jagat Kumar Bhusal, an engineer and former Chairperson of Nepal's Electricity Tariff Commission, and Prabhakar Sharma, a Senior Geodetic Engineer and former UN Consultant. The discussion focuses on complex territorial issues, specifically the Nepal border dispute concerning India and China. Key topics addressed include how rivers establish international boundaries, emergent disputes arising from natural shifts in waterways, and the central role of the Mahakali river dispute in Nepal's territorial debates. Analysis covers the historical Sugali Treaty and its contemporary relevance.

The experts further examine significant infrastructure and sovereignty concerns, such as the Pancheshwar project and the Budhigandaki dam controversy, focusing on hydrology, electricity generation, and national rights. The conversation also details instances of border pillar shifts, the ongoing Kalapani Lipulekh dispute, and mapping issues related to Mt Everest.