Speakers: Mr. Yubaraj Ghimire, Editor, Deshsanchar multimedia news portal; Ambassador Ranjit Rae, former Indian Ambassador to Nepal; and Shri Nrip Singh Napalchyal, former Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand

Moderator: Prof. Sangeeta Thapliyal, Inner Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Vice-President, Association of Asia Scholars, New Delhi

Nepal’s parliament has passed a new map claiming territory in the Kumaon district of Uttarakhand. Many questions have been raised on the reasons for Nepal’s cartographic expansion, on whose behest was such a decision taken, and it's impact on relations with India. The panel will also discuss the geographical location of the area, what does Nepal gain from such cartographic aggression and how does it impact the people living in the areas directly impacted by the new map? And what are the options available to India.