Bhutan Scouts Association

Scouting was first introduced in Bhutan in 1970. In July 1999, the Bhutan Scout Tshogpa was welcomed as a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement at the 35th World Scout Conference in Durban, South Africa. The Bhutan Scouts Association has seen significant growth over the past decade. In 2011, the association had a membership of 18,170. By 2021, this number had increased to 76,876, The scouting program was chosen as one of the channels to promote value education among students⁴. The first Basic Scout Unit Leaders training was conducted in 1997 by a group of International Scout Leader Trainers. Scouts from Bhutan participated in the 1998 World Jamboree in Chile, == Educational Program ==

The Bhutan Scouts Association offers an educational program that is based in schools and is divided into three sections: Cub (primary schools), Scout (secondary schools), and Rover (tertiary institutes). The program is designed to provide equal opportunities to all students for their all-round development, focusing on physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional potentials. The ultimate goal is character building and citizenship education. They also participate in guest lecture sessions. This training brings talented young people together to share their ideas. In addition to school-based scouting, the association introduced Community Based Scouting in Thimphu in 2009. This program allows for continuity in the scouting program and pursues it as a lifelong education. Through Community Scouting, voluntary service to the community, institutions, and individuals are provided. ==See also==