69TH & 70TH NEPAL SCOUTS ESTABLISHMENT DAY OBSERVED O
n the occasion of the 69th founding day of Nepal Scouts, National Coordinator of Nepal Scouts Mr. Lok Bahadur Bhandari hoisted the flag and laid a wreathe at the statues of Lord and Lady Baden Powell, the founders of Scouting on Asad 5, 2077 and 2078. The event was attended by limited number of scout leaders and staff, including the director of Nepal Scouts. On the occasion, Nepal Scouts awarded some scouters and social activists with medals and cash prizes, who got involved on construction of quarantine and isolation centers, swab collection of potentially infected people, transporting the infected to the hospital, funeral of people infected by COVID - 19. National Coordinator (Ad Hoc Committee) of Nepal Scouts Mr. Lok Bahadur Bhandari
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awarded Mr. Rajesh Gaiju (Rover Leader) and Mr. Arun Sainju (Scouter) with Trishakti Patta (Pratham) followed by Cash Prizes of Rs. 150,000 respectively. Similarly, Mr. Nhuja Kiju (Rover Scouts) and Ms. Poonam Karmacharya (Social Activists) were also awarded with Trishakti Patta (Doshro) followed by cash Prizes of Rs. 75,000 respectively. On the 70th foundation day of Nepal Scouts, many scouts were recognized with awards and decorations who were involved in services after Covid19 became pandemic and other categories of recognized service to Scouting. 37 Scouts were awarded with Gallantry Award, 58 Scouters were awarded with Long Service Award for their service of Scouting in Nepal. On the occasion, 11 news reporters were also recognized with Scouts Journalism Award for their support in highlighting Nepal Scouts in the news media. 9 Young girl leaders were awarded with Inspiring Young Women Award. 1071 Scouts were awarded Covid19 Volunteers Award. Speaking on the occasion, National Coordinator Mr. Bhandari expressed his gratitude and congratulated to the awarded dignitaries. Mr. Bhandari added ‘the Scouts who proved themselves as a hero by serving the Nation in a difficult situation of Covid 19 made the entire organization proud’.
