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.
The Embassy of India in Nepal, in collaboration with the Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University, organized the third edition of the India-Nepal Cultural Festival in Lumbini on 08 December 2025. 2. 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…
The third India -Nepal Cultural Festival in Lumbini was jointly inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr. Krishna Bahadur Gharti Magar, Governor of Lumbini Province; Mr. Munu Mahawar, Additional Secretary (North), Ministry of External Affairs, GoI; Dr. Lharkyal Lama, Vice Chairman of Lumbini Development Trust; and DCM @IndiaInNepal Dr. Rakesh Pandey. The highlight of the event was a mesmerizing…
On the sacred occasion of #AshadhaPurnima, India in Nepal (Embassy of India Kathmandu) organized a prayer ceremony comprising of monks and representatives from the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions from monasteries across Nepal. The sacred chants and prayers honored Lord Buddha’s first sermon at Sarnath, highlighting the deep spiritual and cultural ties between India and…
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To celebrate the 11th edition of the International Day of Yoga, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and the Consulate General of India in Birgunj organised a series of engaging events across 10 cities and municipalities in Nepal including Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lamjung, Lumbini, Janakpur, Chitwan, Birgunj, Hetauda, Rautahat and Bariyarpur. 2. In keeping with this year’s…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation supported Mr. Kiran Man Chitrakar for organizing a two-day photo exhibition in New Delhi on 5-6 April 2025. The exhibition showcases a remarkable collection of photographs from four generations of photographers. An exhibition of archival photographs that captures the rich and intricate history, cultural exchanges, and enduring partnership between…
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,…
Kathmandu Secretariat in association with Nepal Bar Association –Young Lawyers Interest Committee organized ‘1st Young Lawyers Summit 2025’ at Rashtriya Sabha Griha, Kathmandu. The summit welcomed over 800 practicing lawyers from Nepal and featured remarks by an Indian lawyer Mr. Anandh Venkataramani alongside the Prime Minister of Nepal, the President of the Nepal Bar…
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 Shivata Love Foundation Nepal organized ‘India-Nepal Women’s Art Workshop and Exhibition on Mithila Art’ in Janakpur and Kathmandu from 8th August 2024 marking 78th Independence Day of India. Shivata Love Foundation organized a Mithila painting exhibition at Nepal Art Council Babarmahal on August 15, 2024. Prasanna Srivastava, DCM Indian Embassy,…
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…
