No change in position of Gorkha recruitment in Indian army: Nepal Finance Minister As part of India-UK-Nepal tripartite agreement of 1947, Gorkha Regiments serve in the British and Indian army. Share Updated: Jan 16, 2021, 09:07 PM IST In the backdrop of the reports of a rethink on Nepal's Gorkha recruitment policy, the visiting Nepal foreign minister has said that so far there has not been any change in Kathmandu's position. In response to a question in Delhi, Nepal FM Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said, "So far as the Gorkha recruitment in the Indian army is concerned, it is a reality and one of the important components of our relationship." adding, "yes there are academic discussions in societies, in vibrant democracies, there may be different opinions in that regard, but so far govt of Nepal has not changed its position on this issue or made any new decision in that regard"