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 has supported the translation of the famous novel ‘Shirishak Phool’ written by Bishnu Kumari Waiba (Parijat). The book was translated by Dr. Ganga Prasad Akela. The novel has received ‘Madan Puraskar’, the award offered in Nepal for ‘The Best Book of the Year’ in 2022 B.S.
BPKF has supported the translation of the book titled ‘Utkristha Katha 2076’ into Hindi published by 12khari. The book is analogy of 25 best stories selected from 900 stories collected from all over the country. The book has received a big appreciation in Nepalese literary circle. The book is translated by famous Nepali-Hindi writer Shri Gopal Ashq and edited by Mr. Rajendra…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with IIMC Alumni Association organized the meet of Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Alumni Association, Nepal Chapter. Ambassador Sh. Manjeev Singh Puri inaugurated the Meet. Director General of IIMC, Kuldeep Singh Dhatwalia, Mr. Prasad Sanyal, Mr. Hareshendra Singh Verdhan, Mr. Ritesh Verma and senior journalist Mr. Manoranjan…
Ms. Sita Devi Karna has done a wonderful folk mural painting on one of the Embassy’s wall under the guidance of Ms. Ragini Upadhyay- Board Member of BPKF. The painting depicts the marriage rituals of Ram-Sita. BPKF supported Ms. Karna and two accompanying artists with an amount of NPR 70,000/- for her work.
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with Khabarhub, a leading online media in Nepal organized an interaction program on ‘Prospects of Nepal-India Trade and Business’ at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu. The event was addressed by Ambassador, Shri Manjeev Singh Puri. The event saw participation of around 100 leading business personalities, academicians and journalists.…
BPKF in association with Swami Viveknanda Cultural Centre organized a conversation programme of renowned Dhrupad exponent Pandit Uday Bhawalkar with Madan Lamsal, editor/owner of New Business Age magazine at Nepal Bharat Library.
Embassy of India and B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized a conversation programme with famous Indian writer, Mrs. Namita Gokhale at India House. Mrs. Gokhale discussed on some of her famous books namely, ‘A Himalayan Love Story’, ‘Paro: Dreams of Passion’, ‘Gods Graves and Grandmother’ and ‘The Book of Shadows…
Embassy of India and B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized a talk programme with celebrity chef, Mr. Sanjeev Kapoor’ at India House. Mr. Kapoor shared his journey on how he get into the cooking profession and also talked about the importance of food diplomacy. Around 100 persons from different walks of life participated in the talk programme.
To commemorate Begum Hazarat Mahal’s Death Anniversary, Embassy of India in Kathmandu and B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized a wreath laying ceremony on 8th April 2019 at Jame Masjid, Kathmandu. Cd’A Dr. Ajay Kumar laid the wreath at the tomb of Begum Hazrat Mahal. The programme was attended by Mr. Shamim Ansari, Chairperson, National Muslim Commission, members of Jame…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with Delhi University organized Delhi University Alumni Meet on 23rd January 2019 in Kathmandu. Educational exchange is one of the important aspect of India-Nepal relation and it helps in connecting people of both the countries. Many dignitaries of Nepal are DU graduates. First DU Alumni Meet has given a platform to young Nepali students…
