Thursday, October 11, 2007
Sunday, September 2, 2007
intruduction of nepal scout
Crown Prince (left), HRH Paras during a Flag Hosting Ceremony at Scouts' Headquarters
June 18 th 1952 was the most important day in the history of scouting in Nepal. Father of the nation the late, King His Majesty Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah , formally inaugurated Nepal Boy and Girl Scout Association by hoisting its flag in Narayanhiti Royal Palace. A group of scouts and scouters from Bharat Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association under the leadership of the then organising Commissioner Shri Bajpai came to Nepal and trained a group of 30 Nepali scouters.
The completion of the course coincided with the establishment of the association. Mr. Mrigendra Shumshere J.B. Rana and Dr. Trailokya Nath Upraity were among the core group of people who were instrumental in initiating scouting in the country.
HM King Tribhuvan, Founder of Scouting in Nepal
On June 18 th 1959, (Asadh 4 th, 2016 Bikram Sambat), the then His Royal Highness Crown Prince Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was appointed and invested with as Chief Scout by His Majesty King Mahendra Birt Bikram Shah Dev at the Royal Palace Premises. It was the proudest day of the movement to have the Crown Prince as Chief Scout. This paved the way for a steady growth of the movement. This was another great landmark in the history of scouting in Nepal.
The tradition of celebrating Scouts’ Day at the Royal Palace premises was established. The same day, Chief Scout inaugurated the National Headquarters’ Office at Chet Bhawan which consisted of two modest rooms, made available through the courtesy of the College of Education. The establishment of this “permanent office” helped to coordinate the activities of scouting which had sprouted in various places in the kingdom.
Scouts’ Day at the Royal Palace
The year 1959 was important fore another reason: Nepal Boy and Girl scout Association was able to establish a link with the then Far-east regional Scout Headquarters (Now Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau) of the World Scout Bureau (now World Organisation for the Scout Movement). It may not be out of place to mention late Gerald Fernande of Sri Lanka, who was the first person to have come from the Far-east Regional Scout Headquarters to assist the Nepal Boy and Girl Scouts.
Current Chief Commissioner, Mr. Shree Ram Lamichhane, receiving a scout service award from HM King Mahendra. From right to left of King Mahendra: Ananda Prasad Khatiwada, Dr. R. K. Rongong and Prof. Govinda Narayan “Jyapoo”
Scouting gradually caught on and became popular. The main problem of scouting was the shortage of trained manpower and fund. So naturally emphasis was given to the training of scoutmasters or scout leaders. His majesty’s Government provided an annual grant of Nepali Rupees 1,600.
This allocated fund was just about enough for “running the office.” The management of the office and training of scoutmasters done through the voluntary service, in the truest sense of the term, provided by interested volunteers-men ands women.
In 2020 Jestha 7-13, the first Guide Captain training was organised with the assistance of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). This was a milestone because this laid the foundation for the Girl Scout section to develop as a separate identity.
From that period, Nepal Scouts is a joint Association with two separate sections viz Boys and Girls. Both sections function as per the requirements and policy of WOSM and WAGGGS. The boy Section of Nepal Scout was awarded with the full membership of WOSM in 1969 likewise the Girl Section received its full Association with 30 members in 1952, is now the biggest disciplined uniformed youth association in the country. The return of Chief Scout from abroad from broad after completion of his higher studies gave an impetus to the movement. The Chief scout took very keen interest and provided an active leadership. It may be recalled here that the Chief scout chaired the Scout Executive Committee meeting once a month. Scouting grew up organisationally and numerically. In course of time, scouting was recognised both within the country and outside the country. Nepal scouts and scout leaders were able to participate in scout activities and conferences abroad. Similarly, scout leaders and scouts visited Nepal.
On the 16 th April 1969 (2nd Baisakh), the Boy section of Nepal Scouts received membership of the World Organisation of Scout Movement (WOSM). In other words, Nepal became a member of the largest youth organisation of the world.
The Girl Section followed suit some time later. It received an associate membership of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) on the 4 th September 1978. Full-fledged membership was awarded on July 17 th, 1984.
18th June 1978 is another day to be remembered. Chief Patron, His Majesty King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev enforced the Consolidation Plan proposed by a task force appointed for the purpose.
Currently, Nepal Scouts have the honour of having their Majesties the King and Queen as their Chief Patron and Chief Patroness. Their Royal Highness, Late Prince Dhirendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and late Princess Prekshya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah have graced the positions of the Chief Scout and Co-Chief Scout, under whose guidance Nepal Scouts were able to hold the First Nepal Jamboree. That glorious and historic event was indeed a privilege for all Nepal Scouts.
From that period, Nepal Scouts is a joint Association with two separate sections viz Boys and Girls. Both sections function as per the requirements and policy of WOSM and WAGGGS. The boy Section of Nepal Scout was awarded with the full membership of WOSM in 1969 likewise the Girl Section received its full Association with 30 members in 1952, is now the biggest disciplined uniformed youth association in the country. The return of Chief Scout from abroad from broad after completion of his higher studies gave an impetus to the movement. The Chief scout took very keen interest and provided an active leadership. It may be recalled here that the Chief scout chaired the Scout Executive Committee meeting once a month. Scouting grew up organisationally and numerically. In course of time, scouting was recognised both within the country and outside the country. Nepal scouts and scout leaders were able to participate in scout activities and conferences abroad. Similarly, scout leaders and scouts visited Nepal.
On the 16 th April 1969 (2nd Baisakh), the Boy section of Nepal Scouts received membership of the World Organisation of Scout Movement (WOSM). In other words, Nepal became a member of the largest youth organisation of the world.
The Girl Section followed suit some time later. It received an associate membership of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) on the 4 th September 1978. Full-fledged membership was awarded on July 17 th, 1984.
18th June 1978 is another day to be remembered. Chief Patron, His Majesty King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev enforced the Consolidation Plan proposed by a task force appointed for the purpose.
Late Prince Dhirendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and Late Princess Prekshya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah, Chief Scout and Co-Chief Scout at the end of the eighties
Currently, Nepal Scouts have the honour of having their Majesties the King and Queen as their Chief Patron and Chief Patroness. Their Royal Highness, Late Prince Dhirendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and late Princess Prekshya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah have graced the positions of the Chief Scout and Co-Chief Scout, under whose guidance Nepal Scouts were able to hold the First Nepal Jamboree. That glorious and historic event was indeed a privilege for all Nepal Scouts.
In 1987, Nepal Scouts reached its highest peak ever recorded: scouting was spread al over the kingdom. It boasted of a membership of over 50,000 boys and girl scouts. So far it was able to fulfil some of its obligation in training youths and providing them with worthwhile opportunities for self-development and the development of the nation in a modest way.
Rapid technological changes started being more apparent at a very high speed and those changes started, in a way, to dislodge the traditional values and replace them by new values and norms brought by globalisation. With the development of a new communication system, the world has shrunk resulting in the development of anew kind of relationship between societies and nations. This situation has presented both problems and prospects for any nation.
Current Crown Prince Paras (2nd from right) making his scout salute in a camp, while student in Budhanilkhanta School
The logical choice between these two will be to emphasize the prospects. This case needs citizens who are aware of the situation and are fully prepared to take right action before it is too late. This, in its turn, places the responsibilities on the training of the children and the youth. And this is where scouting has been trying to contribute its mite. Although they lack of financial means, Nepal Scouts kept their strength and capacity of fulfilling its vision.
After that jamboree, there were no major activities done. In 2000, Lalitpur scouts coordinated with scouts of Kathmandu valley to organise a national camp headed by the then District Commissioner of Lalitpur, which was attended by scouts of India and USA . That event was similar to jamboree. The next event was South Asia Friendship (SAF) camp attended by scouts from SAF countries and Afghanistan and 31 districts. This SAF camp was a symbol of friendship and peace came in at a time when membership is increasing and has strengthened in Nepal youth the view of scouting as a peaceful youth movement.
Crown Prince Paras (Centre) and Crown Princess Himani surrounded by seniors scouters during SAF opening ceremonies in Budhanilkhanta School
Current National Executive Committee has set up a series of development programmes, among other are:
Kakani Training Centre, a project implemented jointly by the Fédération National des Eclaireurs et des Eclaireuses du Luxembourg – FNEL – and Nepal Scouts with finances from FNEL-ONGD and the Government of Luxembourg. Kakani Training Centre is a project which enhances and boosts scouting in Nepal . New policies have been made in order to utilise Kakani Training Centre to its fullest capacity.
Among other policies is a new proficiency badge called “Kakani Environment badge”. According to this badge, every scout going to Kakani will weed at least a tree. Another policy stipulates that scouts who want to earn King's badge must spend 4 nights in Kakani.
All scout skill development training programmes will be conducted in Kakani Training Centre.
A commercial complex is under development in the premises of Nepal Scouts' Headquarters and fills a big pond which has never been used. These developments are meant for financial gain.
His Majesty's Government has mentioned Nepal scouts development during the budget presentation. In fact, the government has increased its donation of 20% on Nepal scouts' regular budget and additional 2.25 millions Nepali rupees for the construction of a commercial building.
The headquarters' unused backyard is getting rented for parking, which is fetching additionally 65,000 Nepali rupees.
Expansion of scouting in district is another policy adopted by the current executive Committee. In order to facilitate this, Nepal Scouts have decided to set up regional scouts offices to decentralise authority and thus ease contacts among scouts' in all areas.
Since the membership is increasing, scouters are getting refreshed and other new ones are getting trained to face efficiently the demands from the membership.
Nepal scouts are involved in some humanitarian programmes related to health, sanitation, adult literacy, leprosy programmes conducted in different districts with districts health offices and so on.
June 18 th 1952 was the most important day in the history of scouting in Nepal. Father of the nation the late, King His Majesty Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah , formally inaugurated Nepal Boy and Girl Scout Association by hoisting its flag in Narayanhiti Royal Palace. A group of scouts and scouters from Bharat Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association under the leadership of the then organising Commissioner Shri Bajpai came to Nepal and trained a group of 30 Nepali scouters.
The completion of the course coincided with the establishment of the association. Mr. Mrigendra Shumshere J.B. Rana and Dr. Trailokya Nath Upraity were among the core group of people who were instrumental in initiating scouting in the country.
HM King Tribhuvan, Founder of Scouting in Nepal
On June 18 th 1959, (Asadh 4 th, 2016 Bikram Sambat), the then His Royal Highness Crown Prince Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was appointed and invested with as Chief Scout by His Majesty King Mahendra Birt Bikram Shah Dev at the Royal Palace Premises. It was the proudest day of the movement to have the Crown Prince as Chief Scout. This paved the way for a steady growth of the movement. This was another great landmark in the history of scouting in Nepal.
The tradition of celebrating Scouts’ Day at the Royal Palace premises was established. The same day, Chief Scout inaugurated the National Headquarters’ Office at Chet Bhawan which consisted of two modest rooms, made available through the courtesy of the College of Education. The establishment of this “permanent office” helped to coordinate the activities of scouting which had sprouted in various places in the kingdom.
Scouts’ Day at the Royal Palace
The year 1959 was important fore another reason: Nepal Boy and Girl scout Association was able to establish a link with the then Far-east regional Scout Headquarters (Now Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau) of the World Scout Bureau (now World Organisation for the Scout Movement). It may not be out of place to mention late Gerald Fernande of Sri Lanka, who was the first person to have come from the Far-east Regional Scout Headquarters to assist the Nepal Boy and Girl Scouts.
Current Chief Commissioner, Mr. Shree Ram Lamichhane, receiving a scout service award from HM King Mahendra. From right to left of King Mahendra: Ananda Prasad Khatiwada, Dr. R. K. Rongong and Prof. Govinda Narayan “Jyapoo”
Scouting gradually caught on and became popular. The main problem of scouting was the shortage of trained manpower and fund. So naturally emphasis was given to the training of scoutmasters or scout leaders. His majesty’s Government provided an annual grant of Nepali Rupees 1,600.
This allocated fund was just about enough for “running the office.” The management of the office and training of scoutmasters done through the voluntary service, in the truest sense of the term, provided by interested volunteers-men ands women.
In 2020 Jestha 7-13, the first Guide Captain training was organised with the assistance of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). This was a milestone because this laid the foundation for the Girl Scout section to develop as a separate identity.
From that period, Nepal Scouts is a joint Association with two separate sections viz Boys and Girls. Both sections function as per the requirements and policy of WOSM and WAGGGS. The boy Section of Nepal Scout was awarded with the full membership of WOSM in 1969 likewise the Girl Section received its full Association with 30 members in 1952, is now the biggest disciplined uniformed youth association in the country. The return of Chief Scout from abroad from broad after completion of his higher studies gave an impetus to the movement. The Chief scout took very keen interest and provided an active leadership. It may be recalled here that the Chief scout chaired the Scout Executive Committee meeting once a month. Scouting grew up organisationally and numerically. In course of time, scouting was recognised both within the country and outside the country. Nepal scouts and scout leaders were able to participate in scout activities and conferences abroad. Similarly, scout leaders and scouts visited Nepal.
On the 16 th April 1969 (2nd Baisakh), the Boy section of Nepal Scouts received membership of the World Organisation of Scout Movement (WOSM). In other words, Nepal became a member of the largest youth organisation of the world.
The Girl Section followed suit some time later. It received an associate membership of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) on the 4 th September 1978. Full-fledged membership was awarded on July 17 th, 1984.
18th June 1978 is another day to be remembered. Chief Patron, His Majesty King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev enforced the Consolidation Plan proposed by a task force appointed for the purpose.
Currently, Nepal Scouts have the honour of having their Majesties the King and Queen as their Chief Patron and Chief Patroness. Their Royal Highness, Late Prince Dhirendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and late Princess Prekshya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah have graced the positions of the Chief Scout and Co-Chief Scout, under whose guidance Nepal Scouts were able to hold the First Nepal Jamboree. That glorious and historic event was indeed a privilege for all Nepal Scouts.
From that period, Nepal Scouts is a joint Association with two separate sections viz Boys and Girls. Both sections function as per the requirements and policy of WOSM and WAGGGS. The boy Section of Nepal Scout was awarded with the full membership of WOSM in 1969 likewise the Girl Section received its full Association with 30 members in 1952, is now the biggest disciplined uniformed youth association in the country. The return of Chief Scout from abroad from broad after completion of his higher studies gave an impetus to the movement. The Chief scout took very keen interest and provided an active leadership. It may be recalled here that the Chief scout chaired the Scout Executive Committee meeting once a month. Scouting grew up organisationally and numerically. In course of time, scouting was recognised both within the country and outside the country. Nepal scouts and scout leaders were able to participate in scout activities and conferences abroad. Similarly, scout leaders and scouts visited Nepal.
On the 16 th April 1969 (2nd Baisakh), the Boy section of Nepal Scouts received membership of the World Organisation of Scout Movement (WOSM). In other words, Nepal became a member of the largest youth organisation of the world.
The Girl Section followed suit some time later. It received an associate membership of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) on the 4 th September 1978. Full-fledged membership was awarded on July 17 th, 1984.
18th June 1978 is another day to be remembered. Chief Patron, His Majesty King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev enforced the Consolidation Plan proposed by a task force appointed for the purpose.
Late Prince Dhirendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and Late Princess Prekshya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah, Chief Scout and Co-Chief Scout at the end of the eighties
Currently, Nepal Scouts have the honour of having their Majesties the King and Queen as their Chief Patron and Chief Patroness. Their Royal Highness, Late Prince Dhirendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and late Princess Prekshya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah have graced the positions of the Chief Scout and Co-Chief Scout, under whose guidance Nepal Scouts were able to hold the First Nepal Jamboree. That glorious and historic event was indeed a privilege for all Nepal Scouts.
In 1987, Nepal Scouts reached its highest peak ever recorded: scouting was spread al over the kingdom. It boasted of a membership of over 50,000 boys and girl scouts. So far it was able to fulfil some of its obligation in training youths and providing them with worthwhile opportunities for self-development and the development of the nation in a modest way.
Rapid technological changes started being more apparent at a very high speed and those changes started, in a way, to dislodge the traditional values and replace them by new values and norms brought by globalisation. With the development of a new communication system, the world has shrunk resulting in the development of anew kind of relationship between societies and nations. This situation has presented both problems and prospects for any nation.
Current Crown Prince Paras (2nd from right) making his scout salute in a camp, while student in Budhanilkhanta School
The logical choice between these two will be to emphasize the prospects. This case needs citizens who are aware of the situation and are fully prepared to take right action before it is too late. This, in its turn, places the responsibilities on the training of the children and the youth. And this is where scouting has been trying to contribute its mite. Although they lack of financial means, Nepal Scouts kept their strength and capacity of fulfilling its vision.
After that jamboree, there were no major activities done. In 2000, Lalitpur scouts coordinated with scouts of Kathmandu valley to organise a national camp headed by the then District Commissioner of Lalitpur, which was attended by scouts of India and USA . That event was similar to jamboree. The next event was South Asia Friendship (SAF) camp attended by scouts from SAF countries and Afghanistan and 31 districts. This SAF camp was a symbol of friendship and peace came in at a time when membership is increasing and has strengthened in Nepal youth the view of scouting as a peaceful youth movement.
Crown Prince Paras (Centre) and Crown Princess Himani surrounded by seniors scouters during SAF opening ceremonies in Budhanilkhanta School
Current National Executive Committee has set up a series of development programmes, among other are:
Kakani Training Centre, a project implemented jointly by the Fédération National des Eclaireurs et des Eclaireuses du Luxembourg – FNEL – and Nepal Scouts with finances from FNEL-ONGD and the Government of Luxembourg. Kakani Training Centre is a project which enhances and boosts scouting in Nepal . New policies have been made in order to utilise Kakani Training Centre to its fullest capacity.
Among other policies is a new proficiency badge called “Kakani Environment badge”. According to this badge, every scout going to Kakani will weed at least a tree. Another policy stipulates that scouts who want to earn King's badge must spend 4 nights in Kakani.
All scout skill development training programmes will be conducted in Kakani Training Centre.
A commercial complex is under development in the premises of Nepal Scouts' Headquarters and fills a big pond which has never been used. These developments are meant for financial gain.
His Majesty's Government has mentioned Nepal scouts development during the budget presentation. In fact, the government has increased its donation of 20% on Nepal scouts' regular budget and additional 2.25 millions Nepali rupees for the construction of a commercial building.
The headquarters' unused backyard is getting rented for parking, which is fetching additionally 65,000 Nepali rupees.
Expansion of scouting in district is another policy adopted by the current executive Committee. In order to facilitate this, Nepal Scouts have decided to set up regional scouts offices to decentralise authority and thus ease contacts among scouts' in all areas.
Since the membership is increasing, scouters are getting refreshed and other new ones are getting trained to face efficiently the demands from the membership.
Nepal scouts are involved in some humanitarian programmes related to health, sanitation, adult literacy, leprosy programmes conducted in different districts with districts health offices and so on.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
vision and misson of the nepal scout
1) Harmonization between Boys and Girl section.
2) Self reliant, managed district, Scout Organization
3) Extended to all districts.
4) Value and morality based programmes.
5) Protection of nature and environment.
6) Youth on decision making process.
7) Promote dedicated Voluntarism.
8) Use of information technology.
9) Regular major activities.
10) Community based Scouting.
11) Nation Building community development and services.
12) Good public image.
13) Promotion of local and global peace and understanding.
14) Leadership development.
This mission of Nepal Scouts is to attract and educate more and more young people through scouting to develop themselves Physically, Mentally, Socially, Spiritually and Emotionally in order to make themselves responsible citizens and inculcate in them the sprit of the World Brotherhood/Sisterhood.
1) Harmonization between Boys and Girl section.
2) Self reliant, managed district, Scout Organization
3) Extended to all districts.
4) Value and morality based programmes.
5) Protection of nature and environment.
6) Youth on decision making process.
7) Promote dedicated Voluntarism.
8) Use of information technology.
9) Regular major activities.
10) Community based Scouting.
11) Nation Building community development and services.
12) Good public image.
13) Promotion of local and global peace and understanding.
14) Leadership development.
This mission of Nepal Scouts is to attract and educate more and more young people through scouting to develop themselves Physically, Mentally, Socially, Spiritually and Emotionally in order to make themselves responsible citizens and inculcate in them the sprit of the World Brotherhood/Sisterhood.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
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