B. P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation
Established in December, 1991
Established in December, 1991
BPKF supports research and educational activities in Nepal and also finances visits and exchanges between India and Nepal of scholars, poets, writers, journalists, artists, teachers, instructors, professors and other professional both in general field of education and in the field of agriculture, public health, science and technology and such other fields. The foundation has been also financing programmes and activities such as seminars, symposia, colloquia, workshops etc on subjects of common interest since its establishment. Issues regarding child development, women empowerment, conservation of cultural heritage and traditional crafts have been addressed. The foundation has been contributing towards publication of standard works in the field of Nepalese history and culture. The Foundation encourages the translation of standard works of Nepalese literature into Indian languages and vice-versa and arranging for their publication.
BPKF in collaboration with Nepal Academy of Music & Drama and National School of Drama, India organized a joint theatre festival between India and Nepal called 'Nepal-Bharat Rang Mahotsav'. The festival featured six theatre performances—three from Nepal and three from India. The festival was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Culture,…
BPKF in collaboration with the Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University, organized the second edition of the India-Nepal Cultural Festival in Lumbini. The festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage and traditions of both India and Nepal, with a special focus on Buddhism. The event was jointly inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr. Krishna Bahadur Gharti Magar, Governor…
BPKF in association with Embassy of India, Kathmandu organized a special event to mark the auspicious occasion of Ashadha Purnima. Representatives from various Buddhist sects and monasteries in Nepal participated in this celebration. Ashadha Purnima marks the moment when Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his initial five ascetic disciples at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh. This…
BPKF in association with Embassy of India, Kathmandu organized International Day of Yoga 2024 in Pokhara and Lumbini. The theme for this year's International Yoga Day is "Yoga for Self and Society." Hon’ble Chief Minister of Lumbini, Mr. Jokh Bahadur Mahara, was the Chief Guest for the event. He thanked the Embassy of India for organising this significant…
BPKF in collaboration with the Lumbini Development Trust and the Lumbini Buddhist University celebrated Buddha Jayanti . The events commenced in the forenoon of 22 May 2024 with an academic symposium on “Buddha Dharma and Global Peace” at the Lumbini Buddhist University. Eminent Buddhist scholars from India and Nepal participated in the symposium and shared their…
BPKF in association with Maiti Nepal celebrated International Women Day on 6 March under the theme of “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress & Inspire Inclusion”. Ms Menuka Paudel & Mrs. Ratna Kumari Sunuwar were felicitated for their inspiring achievements in the programme. Ms Menuka Paudel through her singing talent has won accolades in Nepal & India. Mrs Ratna Sunuwar…
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Embassy of India, Kathmandu warmly welcomed the Nepal National Cricket Team led by Captain Rohit Paudel and the executive members of the Cricket Association of Nepal at the Embassy today. At the event, Ambassador of India to Nepal H.E. Naveen Srivastava handed over professional sporting equipment, including 20 cricket bats procured from Sareen Sports to Nepal Cricket Team Captain Mr Rohit…
BPKF supported Glocal Pvt.Ltd for organizing ‘Glocal Teen Hero 2023’. This is an initiation of Glocal Private Ltd to bring out the teenagers who are doing something beyond their academics and are active to create a positive effect in their society. BPKF has been supporting the events since its initiation. This year the title of ‘Glocal Teen Hero 2023’ was awarded…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with Embassy of India, Kathmandu organized International Day of Yoga 2023 in Pokhara and Lumbini. The yoga demonstration programme at Pokhara and Lumbini was a huge success with participation of around 1500 practioners in each of the location. The event also gained massive publicity through banners, standees, media coverage and social media…
The BP Koirala India-Nepal Foundation is proud to have supported the National Cricket Association of Deaf (Nepal) in their involvement in the recently concluded Tri-Nation ODI Tournament held in Kolkata from April 28 to May 6, 2023. Organized by the Indian Deaf Cricket Association, this event featured the participation of deaf cricket teams from India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The Foundation…
