The Nepal Scouts is a non-governmental, non-political, voluntary, educational organization of, for and with young people. Established in 1952, under the Fundamental Principles of World Organization of Scouts Movements (WOSM), it is now a well-established organization with its District Headquarters lying in all the 75 districts of the country attracting enlistment from more and more young people.

The purpose of the Nepal Scouts is to contribute to the overall development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals and responsible citizens of their local, national and international communities.

Scouting in Nepal is a movement with series of organized activities working towards an objective. The voluntary character of scouting emphasizes the fact that the members adhere to it of their own free will and also accept the fundamentals of the movement. As an educational movement, scouting, non-political as it is, does not involve itself in the struggle for power. This non-political character is constitutionally required from all Scout Organizations. In order to meet the objectives, a unique system of progressive nature has emerged within the framework of scouting. As such, the Scout method in attaining its objective is a system of progressive self-education through:
A promise and law,
Learning by doing,
Membership of small groups called patrol
Progressive and stimulating programs of varied activities based on the interest of the participants and service to the community largely in an outdoor setting in lose contact with the nature.

In order to meet the above goals in compliance with the requirements of the WOSM and WAGGS, Nepal Scouts serves the nation in the field of
Youth program
Adult leadership
Public relationship
Community development projects and community services and
Various other educational programs.

Nepal Scouts also organizes skill development programs, which in essence have helped scouts find suitable jobs. The National Headquarters in Lainchour, Kathmandu serves as the secretariat to Nepal Scouts.

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