[3], The Government of Nepal has three branches:[3]. Government of Nepal has established Social Welfare Council under Social Welfare Act, 2049 (1992) to provide for the Social Welfare by means of differentactivities relating to the social welfare work, to support the overall development ofthe country may operate the social welfare programme through the concernedMinistry and Social organizations and institutions. [292] Popular children's games include versions of tag,[321] knucklebones,[321] hopscotch, Duck, duck, goose[321] and lagori, while marbles,[321] top, hoop rolling and gully cricket are also popular among boys. The moon on the flag is a symbol of the peaceful and calm nature of Nepalis, while the sun represents the aggressiveness of Nepali warriors. 198 ecological types were first proposed in 1976, which was further revised and reduced to 118, which was further reduced by IUCN to 59 in 1998, which was further reduced to 36 in 2002. About Social Welfare Council | Social Welfare Council - swc.org.np [275], Nepal has a long tradition of accepting immigrants and refugees. There emerged a view that Nepal remained the true bastion of unadulterated Hinduism at a time when Indian culture had been influenced by centuries of Mughal, followed by British rule. [62] With the death of both the King and the Crown Prince in a massacre in the royal palace, King Birendra's brother Gyanendra inherited the throne in 2001[60] and subsequently assumed full executive powers aiming to quash the Maoist insurgency himself. [272] By paying stipends for four antenatal visits to health centres and hospitalised delivery, Nepal decreased home-births from 81% in 2006[269] to 41% in 2016. The Nepali caste system embodies much of the social stratification and many of the social restrictions found in South Asia. Access to social security for people of working age is the least prevalent form of social protection in Nepal. [209], The rate of unemployment and underemployment exceeds half of the working-age population,[210] driving millions to seek employment abroad, mainly in India, the Gulf, and East Asia. [316] Among these groups, strong discomfort is felt at thoughts of eating meat. However, same-sex marriage with foreign nationals occurring in a jurisdiction that recognises same-sex marriage is now recognised in Nepal, for eligibility to obtain a "non-tourist visa" as dependent of a Nepali citizen, by verdict of the Supreme Court in 2017, as the laws do not make sex-specific distinction in provisions relating to the rights of foreign nationals married to Nepali citizens. [149] Nepal and India share an open border with free movement of people, religious, cultural and marital ties. [216] Many Nepalese are believed to be working under slavery-like conditions, and Nepal spends billions of rupees rescuing stranded workers, on remuneration to the indebted families of the dead, and in legal costs for those arrested in foreign countries. (g) To conduct or cause to conduct trainings, studies and researchprogrammes in the areas with social welfare. Alcohol use has been in Nepal since time immemorial. [93] In the lower hills (700m 2,000m), subtropical and temperate deciduous mixed forests containing mostly Sal (in the lower altitudes), Chilaune and Katus, as well as subtropical pine forest dominated by chir pine are common. Men continue to wear bhoto through adulthood. [299] By the end of the nineteenth century, Motiram Bhatta had published print editions of the works of Acharya, and through his efforts, single-handedly popularised and propelled Nepali language literature into modernity. Most of them have been resettled in third countries. Parliamentary democracy was introduced in 1951 but was twice suspended by Nepalese monarchs, in 1960 and 2005. [67] In the aftermath of the 2017 elections, the first one according to the new constitution, NCP, formed by the merger of CPN (UML) and CPN (Maoist Centre) had become the ruling party at the federal level and in six out of seven provinces. [193] Agriculture employs 76% of the workforce, services 18%, and manufacturing and craft-based industry 6%. Due to inspiration of 1990 mass movement of Nepal, Bhutanese were inspired to launch movement for democracy. Nepal is a signatory to the Geneva Convention, Conventions/Treaties on the prohibition of Biological, Chemical and Nuclear weapons, International Labour Organization Fundamental Conventions, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the Paris climate accord. Retrieved October 10, 2017. [144] Nepali people have a reputation for honesty, loyalty and bravery, which has led to them serving as legendary Gurkha warriors in the Indian and British armies for the last 200 years, with service in both world wars, India-Pakistan wars as well as Afghanistan and Iraq,[145] though Nepal was not directly involved in any of those conflicts, and winning the highest military awards, including the Victoria Cross and the Param Vir Chakra. Estimates put Nepal's economically feasible hydro-power potential at approximately 42,000 MW. [298], The "ankhijhyal" window, that allow a one-way view of the outside world, is an example of unique Nepali woodcraft, found in building structures, domestic and public alike, ancient and modern. [47], In the 11th century, a powerful empire of Khas people emerged in western Nepal whose territory at its highest peak included much of western Nepal as well as parts of western Tibet and Uttarakhand of India. The organization has conceived holistic development approach as the foundation of developments. [71][72], Nepal is of roughly trapezoidal shape, about 800 kilometres (500mi) long and 200 kilometres (120mi) wide, with an area of 147,516km2 (56,956sqmi). [267] Nepal has reduced maternal mortality rate to 229,[268] from 901 in 1990;[269][268] infant mortality is down to 32.2 per thousand live births compared to 139.8 in 1990. Sherpa women wear the chuba with the pangi apron, while Sherpa men wear shirts with stiff high collar and long sleeves called tetung under the chuba. Tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant public health challenge in Nepal, ranking among the top 10 causes of death and imposing a substantial social and economic burden. Press Release. At the workplace and educational institutions in urban Nepal, caste-related identification has pretty much lost its importance. The only practical seaport of entry for goods bound for Kathmandu is Kolkata in India. [307] The simplest form of sewn clothing, Bhoto (a rudimentary vest), is a universal unisex clothing for children, and traditionally the only clothing children wear until they come of age and are given adult garb, sometimes in a ceremonial rite of passage, such as the gunyu-choli ceremony for Hindu girls. [169] Directorate of Military Intelligence under Nepal Army serves as the military intelligence agency;[170] National Investigation Department tasked with national and international intelligence gathering, is independent. The month raises awareness about self-care interventions, and celebrates its benefits. Nepal NGOs and Nonprofits - GlobalGiving Some other International Organizations Working in Nepal Lesson: 4.5 (1st Period) 2076/03/06 1 There are various social organizations which are actively working to eradicate the social problems and evils prevailing in our societies. [220] Most of the final energy consumption goes to the residential sector (84%) followed by transport (7%) and industry (6%); the transport and industry sectors have been expanding rapidly in recent years. Some legal provisions, guided by socio-economic, cultural and religious . Congestion, pollution and drinking water shortage are some of the major problems facing the rapidly growing cities, most prominently the Kathmandu Valley. Many laws remain unenforced in practice. [60][61], In 1996, the Maoist Party started a violent bid to replace the royal parliamentary system with a people's republic. [113] Nepal has ten national parks, three wildlife reserves, one hunting reserve, three Conservation Areas and eleven buffer zones, covering a total area of 28,959.67km2 (11,181.39sqmi), or 19.67% of the total land area,[114] while ten wetlands are registered under the Ramsar Convention. The Nepalese Civil War in the 1990s and early 2000s resulted in the establishment of a secular republic in 2008, ending the world's last Hindu monarchy. Gorkha, one of the Baisi states, emerged as an influential and ambitious kingdom with a reputation for justice, after it codified the first Hinduism-based laws in the Nepalese hills. [194] Private investment, consumption, tourism and agriculture are the principal contributors to economic growth.[190]. [citation needed], Nepal is a secular country, as declared by the Constitution of Nepal 2012 (Part 1, Article 4), where secularism 'means religious, cultural freedom, along with the protection of religion, culture handed down from time immemorial ()'. This note has information about the role of some social organizations to eradicate the social problems. [246] Nepal was ranked 111st in the Global Innovation Index in 2021, down from 109th in 2019. The disease claims approximately 17,000 lives each year.Nepal has set the goal to end TB epidemic by 2035. The plains were formed and are fed by three major Himalayan rivers: the Koshi, the Narayani, and the Karnali as well as smaller rivers rising below the permanent snowline. There are 117 private TV channels and 736 FM radio stations licensed for operation, at least 314 of them, community radio stations. Description: Aadhar (Foundation for Sustainable Development) is a non-governmental organization working in Nepal to promote sustainable development incorporating social, economic and environmental dimensions into the development interventions. [173][174], Nepal is a developing country, which ranks 165th in the world[i] in nominal GDP per capita[175] and 162nd[j] in GDP per capita at PPP. More than 60% of Nepal's trade is with India. Public Health Milestones. Although, we are facing number of challenges in our practice, we have a clear vision of social service and its working procedures. The local governments enjoy executive and legislative as well as limited judicial powers in their local jurisdiction. [66] After a decade of instability and internal strife which saw two constituent assembly elections,[67][68][69][70] the new constitution was promulgated on 20 September 2015, making Nepal a federal democratic republic divided into seven provinces. [87] The Eastern half of Nepal is richer in biodiversity as it receives more rain, compared to western parts, where arctic desert-type conditions are more common at higher elevations. [36] Stella Kramrisch (1964) mentions a substratum of a race of pre-Dravidians and Dravidians, who were in Nepal even before the Newars, who formed the majority of the ancient inhabitants of the valley of Kathmandu.[37]. [190] Foreign exchange reserves were at US$9.5billion in July 2019, equivalent to 7.8 months of imports. [citation needed] Nepal has been a member of WTO since 23 April 2004. Changu Narayan Temple, built c. 4th century AD has probably the finest of Nepali woodcraft; the Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares are the culmination of Nepali art and architecture, showcasing Nepali wood, metal and stone craftsmanship refined over two millennia. Newar literature also emerged as a premier literary tradition. The roofs usually tiled with clay, and sometimes gold plated, diminish in proportion successively until the topmost roof is reached which is itself ensigned by a golden finial. Only 9.9 per cent (or 1.8 million) of the total population between 15-59 years have access to either income support, in-kind benefits, or active labour market programmes, leaving approximately 16.9 million people unprotected. The roofs of religious as well as domestic structures project considerably, presumably to provide protection from the sun and the rain. Upper body garment for men is usually a vest such as the bhoto, or a shirt similar to the kurta, such as daura, a closed-necked double-breasted long shirt with five pleats and eight strings that serve to tie it around the body. [109][110] The breeding programmes[111] coupled with community-assisted military patrols,[112] and a crackdown on poaching and smuggling, has seen poaching of critically endangered tigers and elephants as well as vulnerable rhinos, among others, go down to effectively zero, and their numbers have steadily increased. [250][251][252][253], Lack of proper infrastructures and teaching materials, and a high student-to-teacher ratio, as well as politicisation of school management committees[254] and partisan unionisation among both students and teachers,[255] present a hurdle to progress. Land controlled by Nepal shown in dark green; land claimed but uncontrolled shown in light green. [60] This led to the long Nepali Civil War and more than 16,000 deaths. [330] Nepal is competitive in football in the South Asia region but has never won the SAFF championships, the regional tournament. It is an independent organisation under the command of the Inspector General, who is appointed by and reports to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Academic attempts to provide a plausible theory are hindered by the lack of a complete picture of history and insufficient understanding of linguistics or relevant Indo-European and Tibeto-Burman languages. Parts of Nepal and Licchavi was later under the direct influences of the Tibetan empire. 04 April 2023. Deloitte Global 2023. [321] Volleyball was declared as the national sport of Nepal in 2017. [313] Tea and buttermilk (fermented milk leftover from churning butter from yoghurt) are common non-alcoholic drinks. Ans:- The full form of IFAD is International fund for Agricultural Development. After the advent of democracy in 1951, Nepali literature flourished. Traditional game widely loved in Gulf region Society 16/08/2018", "Fans, frolic, frenzy await Nepal's Lord's visit", "Cricket-mad Nepal faces infrastructure challenges", "Saff Championship: Nepal eye historic final", "Nepal crash out of SAFF C'ship after 30 defeat to Maldives", "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking Ranking Table", "Nepal make cricket history after securing ODI status", "ICC Ranking for ODI teams International Cricket Council", "ICC Ranking for T20 teams International Cricket Council", "Current priorities of sports: Hosting SAG, winning medals", "Will she quench Nepal's thirst for Olympic medals? [228] Nepal depends almost entirely on assistance from countries like China, India and Japan, for building, maintenance and expansion of the road network. It has been combined with an underskirt, or the petticoat, and tucked in the waistband for more secure fastening. [220] All commercial fossil fuels (mainly oil, LPG and coal) are imported, spending 129% of the country's total export revenue. [343], The only international stadium in the country is the multi-purpose Dasarath Stadium where the men and women national football teams play their home matches. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. In 1846, a plot was discovered revealing that the reigning queen had planned to overthrow Jung Bahadur Kunwar, a fast-rising military leader. Nepal Police is the primary law enforcement agency. [305] The sari is tied around the waist and knotted at one end, wrapped around the lower body, and then over the shoulder. GAN accomplishes these goals through cooperation with local school districts in establishing management, support and up-skilling strategies. The Gorkha control reached its height when the Kumaon and Garhwal Kingdoms in the west to Sikkim in the east came under Nepalese control. [284], Around 2,000 immigrants, half of them Chinese, applied for a work permit in 2018/19. Unification, expansion and consolidation (17681951), The entire territory controlled by the monarch seated in Kathmandu at any given time would also be referred to as, This trichotomy is a prominent feature of Nepali discourse and is represented in the. Social Welfare Council Nepal. Most do not get paid minimum wage,[213] and many are forced to forfeit all or part of the wages. Nepal is a patriarchal society. [26][27][28] The earliest known modern human remains in South Asia date to about 30,000 years ago. Influenced by western literary traditions, writers in this period started producing literary works addressing the contemporary social problems,[300] while many others continued to enrich Nepali poetic traditions with authentic Nepali poetry. [206] The number of international visitors crossed one million in 2018 for the first time (not counting Indian tourists arriving by land). [267] Low birth weight is at 27% while breastfeeding is at 65%. Seven other of the world's "eight-thousanders" are in Nepal or on its border with Tibet: Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Kangchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu. The term Sherpa means East people (Tibet), which is where the community originated from. [307] The arrival of the Kushans from Central Asia, c.48 AD, popularised cut and sewn garments in the style of Central Asia. In the late 14th century, Jayasthiti Malla introduced widespread socio-economic reforms, principal of which was the caste system. [120] After the Maoists entered the political process in 2006, they emerged as the third largest party. [129] The Supreme Court is the highest authority in the interpretation of laws and it can direct the parliament to amend or enact new laws as required. LGBT+ Inclusion @ Work. By the 4th century AD, much of Nepal was under the influence of the Gupta Empire. The transition period between 2006 and 2015 saw sustained protests from the newly formed ethnocentric nationalist movements, principal among them the Madhes Movement. Per capita income is $1,004. A special designation of "National hero" has been conferred to 16 people from Nepal's history for their exceptional contributions to the prestige of Nepal. [315] Thakali cuisine is another well-known food tradition which seamlessly melds the Tibetan and the Indian with variety in ingredients, especially the herbs and spices. WHO Nepal | World Health Organization Tsampa, flour made from roasted barley or naked barley, is the main staple in the high himalayas. [227] As of 2018[update], all district headquarters (except Simikot) had been connected to the road network. Lesson 4.5 (ten social) Some other international Organizations Working [214] Many Nepalis work in extremely unsafe conditions; an average of two workers die each day. [240] Nepal was officially a Hindu Kingdom until recently, and Shiva was considered the guardian deity of the country. [245], Nepal entered modernity in 1951 with a literacy rate of 5% and about 10,000 students enrolled in 300 schools. The districts, in turn, comprise local units known as urban and rural municipalities. After several bloody battles and sieges, notably the Battle of Kirtipur, he managed to conquer the Kathmandu Valley in 1769. Modern cholos worn with sarees are usually half-sleeved and single-breasted, and do not cover the midriff. Dhoti or its variants, usually worn over a langauti, constitute the lower-body garment in the traditional clothing of Tharus, Gurungs and Magars as well as the Madhesi people, among others. [220] The position of the power sector remains unsatisfactory because of high tariffs, high system losses, high generation costs, high overheads, over staffing, and lower domestic demand. The military expenditure for 2018 was $398.5million,[163] around 1.4% of GDP. [119] During most of the brief periods of democratic exercise in the 1950s and the 1990s, Nepali Congress held majority of seats in parliament; CPN (UML) was its competitor in the 1990s. 2948Email: info@swc.org.npURL: www.swc.org.np, For NGO Affiliation and RenewalCoordination Section, Bhrikutimandap, KathmanduTel: +977-01-4227084, 2019 Swc-Social Welfare Council Nepal | Design and Developed By Closeone Technology, "Conscience as witness let us serve with thought, word and deed", Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen, Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. [234] The annual population growth rate was 1.35% between 2001 and 2011, compared to an average of 2.25% between 1961 and 2001; also attributed to the absentee population.[235]. [118][116] Of the two major parties which both officially espouse democratic socialism, CPN(UML) is considered leftist while Nepali Congress is considered centrist. The sixth point of the treaty directly questions the degree of independence of Nepal. [56], The Hindu practice of Sati, in which a widow sacrificed herself in the funeral pyre of her husband, was banned in 1919, and slavery was officially abolished in 1924. Nepal also passed a more stringent anti-conversion law on 2017. Many Nepali festivals are religious in origin. Raksi (traditional distilled alcohol), jaand (rice beer), tongba (millet beer) and chyaang are the most well-known. 10) Sherpa. Each became staples of use. It maintains a policy of neutrality between its neighbours, has amicable relations with other countries in the region, and has a policy of non-alignment at the global stage. The national carrier, Nepal Airlines, is in poor shape due to mismanagement and corruption, and has been blacklisted by the EU. [201], According to the Nepal Telecommunication Authority MIS August 2019 report, voice telephony subscription rate was at 2.70% of total population for fixed phones and 138.59% for mobile; 98% of all voice telephony was through mobile phones. Write the full form of IFAD. [230] The mobile voice telephony and broadband market was dominated by two telecommunications companies, the state-owned Nepal Telecom (55%) and the private multinational, Ncell (40%). Nepali cuisine consists of a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines. Tibetan refugees began arriving in 1959,[277] and many more cross into Nepal every year. Nepal is governed according to the Constitution of Nepal. [181], The 16.8-million-worker Nepali labour force is the 37th largest in the world. [325][326] Ludo, snakes and ladders and carrom are popular pastimes. Nepal is home to at least four indigenous sign languages. The district coordination committee, a committee composed of all elected officials from the local governments in the district, has a very limited role.[3][127]. Nepal maintains neutrality in conflicts between China and India. [230] Similarly, while an estimated 14.52% had access to fixed broadband, an additional 52.71% were accessing the internet using their mobile data subscriptions; almost 15million of them with 3G or better. [citation needed], Family values are important in the Nepali tradition, and multi-generational patriarchal joint families have been the norm in Nepal, though nuclear families are becoming common in urban areas. [176] Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP) for 2019 was $34.186billion. The traditional kurta suruwal is rarely worn by younger women, who increasingly favour jeans. Self-care Month | 24 June - 24 July. Nepal declared untouchability to be illegal in 1963[287] and has since enacted other anti-discriminatory laws and social welfare initiatives. [299] The oldest extant Nepali language text is dated to the 13th century but except for the epigraphic material, Nepali language literature older than the 17th century haven't been found. According to Pashupati Purna, as a place protected by Ne, the country in the heart of the Himalayas came to be known as Nepl. There are 6,743 wards in total. [324] Bagh-Chal, an ancient board game that's thought to have originated in Nepal, can be played on chalk-drawn boards, with pebbles, and is still popular today.
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