India needs to be a sensitive and generous partner to Nepal for the "Neighbourhood First" policy to take root. In this context, mention the recent roadblocks in the Indo-Nepal relationship and suggest a way forward. (Answer in 250 words)

India's flagship foreign policy initiative "Neighbourhood First" policy aims at developing synergistic relations with its smaller South Asian neighbors in fields of: - science & technology - energy corporation - economic - trade & commerce - education & research etc Similar treatment was noted out to Himalayan neighbors- Nepal via: 1. Nepal trade treaty - 2009 2. Hydroelectric project development 3. Vaccine Maitri Yet, roadblocks in Indo-Nepal relations exist:

Yet, roadblocks in Indo-Nepal relations exist: i Big Brother attitude Nepal perceives India with big brother attitude given unsigned Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace & Friendship. ii Kalapani issue Border dispute exist on the modern located issue with Nepal expanding its territorial claims iii 2015 economic blockade Hindered trade supplies and has forced Nepal to develop alternate partnershipsCHs iv Role of Chinese BRI. China has rapidly expanded its foothold through projects like Langtang Himalayan Railway Project. v Water conflict Agreements over rivers like Kosi have faced conflict-like large scale flooding caused by it. India's steps to revitalize and develop relations: i Historical-cultural ties:

India-Nepal can rebuild relations: Via common ancestry - Roti Beti: relation - Buddhist connect - Hinduism connect. (2) Revision of Treaty of friendship (1950) in order to reflect changes & New realities (3) Resolving border issues Kalapani via formal & friendly bilateral talks, discussions, negotiations (4) Potential development of hydropower generation via integrated water management system. (5) Counter Chinese influence by delivering projects in first, for & time bound manner. Nepalese relationship should be rooted in the greater geopolitical realities of the day to display sensitivities & avoiding rhetoric.