UPSC Key: India-Nepal bilateral ties, Project Glasswing and DAY-NRLM review

Why in news

India and Nepal agreed to enforce a mutual legal assistance pact to tackle cross-border crimes during the Nepalese Foreign Minister's visit to India.

Background

India and Nepal agreed to a mutual legal assistance pact for cross-border crimes. The visit also covered cooperation in health, technology, and remittances. The government is also evaluating the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) and considering extending Project Glasswing to India.

Facts for Prelims

• FactIndia and Nepal agreed to a mutual legal assistance pact to tackle cross-border crimes.
• SchemeDeendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) includes self-help groups for rural livelihoods.
• S&TProject Glasswing is an initiative aimed at enhancing cybersecurity capabilities.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of mutual legal assistance pacts in strengthening bilateral ties and ensuring regional security between India and Nepal.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Security cooperation: Addressing cross-border crime through formal legal assistance frameworks
• Livelihood monitoring: Addressing the diversion of DAY-NRLM funds from income-generating activities to household expenses
• Cybersecurity expansion: Scaling Project Glasswing to enhance national and regional digital infrastructure

Keywords: Mutual Legal Assistance · Cross-border crime · Cybersecurity · Rural Livelihoods · Bilateral Cooperation

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