NEPAL SCOUTS

Scouting was founded in 1952 and World Bureau recognition came in 1969. Today, membership is 24,889 (January 1, 1998) registered Scouts.

Nepal Scouting is open to all boys and girls of all religions, races and nationalities.

Scout activities are organized jointly, but training, camping and other aspects of the program are separate for boys and girls.

Program emphasis is on handicrafts, hiking, camping, nature conservation and community development. Service activities include adult literacy campaigns, food production, child vaccination and drug abuse education. Relief operations are mobilized during earthquakes, floods, landslides, fires and other natural disasters.

Under the national education system, university students on the masters level are required to serve in a village for a year. These students are given an orientation , including Scout training.