BHULBHULE RURAL CAMP  

REPORT NOV 2018 

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK 

 
NAVA KSHITIJ COLLEGE 
 
BARDIBAS 
 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK 
 
NAVA KSHITIJ COLLEGE, BARDIBAS 
 

REPORT ON RURAL CAMP VISIT 

 

At 
 

Bhulbhule Rural Municipality   

 
(14​th​ November, 2018 to 16​th​ November, 2018) 

Submitted​ ​ ​By 
 

Abhishek Sharma 
BSW I Year 
 Acknowledgements 
 
● We would like to express our gratitude toward our faculty teachers Mr.
Amit Kr Yadav and Avinash Mahato for their academic and administrative
support since from selection of the village for rural camp and smooth
execution of rural camp activities(up to the extent). 
● We would also like to present our heartfelt thanks to our Principal, Mr.
Surendra Kr Chaudhary, all our college teaching and non-teaching family
members for extending the help during the camp. 
● We are also thankful to Mr. Sahdev Gurung , Club leader of New
Himalchuli Yuwa Club for his kind Cooperation and support.
● We would like to thank Mr. Subesh Panta for the best arrangement of food
and accommodation .
● We express our heartfelt thanks to Shankar Piya, proprietor cum owner of
Thorang La Guest House for the wonderful hospitality and delicious food
and other support. 
● We also would like to thank Mr. Aayush Dahal for the help in coding and
accumulating data from the survey questionnaires. 
● We would also like to thank all the committees of social work rural camp
for their support and cooperation for the completion of the report. 

Sincerely​,

​Abhishek Sharma

(Reporting Committee)
 ​ ​TABLE OF CONTENTS

S.No Contents

1 Introduction

2 Rural Work Social Camp

3 Objectives of the Rural Camp

4 Place & Duration of Rural Camp

5 Methodology Adopted

6 Preliminary Preparation for the Camp

7 Programmes and Activities

8 Professional Skills Learned by the Trainee

9 Problems and Challenges

10 Recommendation and Suggestions

11 Conclusion
Introduction 
The Social work Department of NAVA KSHITIZ CAMPUS, Bardibas, Mahottari makes serious
efforts to make the curriculum more skill based and practical. Rural camp is part of the
curriculum for BSW students. It gives them an opportunity to get rural exposure, rural lifestyle,
to understand rural realities like education status, health status, occupation status, social and
political status of the village. We were a privileged batch to be placed under such professors,
who made great efforts and put their heart and soul into making this experience fruitful for all of
us. We were able to make the best of this opportunity. This report is an attempt to pen down all
the memorable moments and observations that were made. It is in no way sufficient to explain
the real impact of the experience.

Rural social work Camp 

Social work camp means the social work students remain in a rural village for experience and to
make a study of the different elements and structure of the village. The students are expected to
make an analysis of the living conditions of the people in that locality. It helps the students in
understanding the core of rural society life, their problems and needs, and to help them in
preparing a plan for social work practice and community development.

The camps are unique in nature and scope and are organized by the students under the guidance
of the faculty members. They visit the proposed places and identify the needs and interests of the
people through professional interactions. The probable participation and cooperation of people is
judged and preliminary information is collected to chalk out need based programmes. While
preparing the camp programmes the faculty members keep in mind professional training and
help to the community. Certain recreational programmes are also incorporated to ease the stress
and strain that would otherwise result from the continuous mental and physical work that
students will have to put in. It also motivates people to work more. To serve the purpose of the
camps in a professional sense and to prepare the programmes well, the students should know the
specific objectives of such camps.

 
Objectives of Rural camp:  
The major objectives of social work rural camp are as follows:
● To make the students understand the rural social system and community living.
● To apply different tools and techniques of social work into practice.
● To study the rural organizations like youth groups, Aama Samuha, clubs etc., and their
level of intervention, especially for social development
● To understand the process of planning and organizing the camp and experience group
living.
● To prepare reports by analyzing and interpreting the data collected.
● To establish rapport building among friends and community people.
● To conduct household survey to know about the different issues.
● To acquire skills in planning, organizing, implementing the camp through conscious use
of time, communication skills, team spirit, handling relationships, conflicts and
differences of opinion, decision making, evaluation, appreciation, sharing of resources,
tasks, coping skills in problem situations, cooperation and coordination.

Considering all these objectives, the department of social work has selected the following places
for rural camp for academic year 2075.

Place of the Rural Camp : ​Marshyangdi,

Bhulbhule,
Lamjung(Dist).
Gandaki(Zone)

Duration Period : 14​th​ Nov, 2018 to 16​th​ Nov, 2018 (Two Days).

 
 
Background of Bhulbhule village 

Bhulbhule is a rural municipality in Lamjung District in the Gandaki Zone of northern-central

Nepal. It is located in the north west of Besisahar, district headquarters of Lamjung. The village
of 712 households is the home of approximately 3,000 people, having literacy rate of
59.95%.More than 20 ethnic groups live here, most of them belonging to Tamang and Gurung
communities, so rich in cultural heritage as well as historical and natural heritage. So, Tourism is
a major potentiality of this district. Paddy, wheat, maize and vegetables are the major food crops
while Alaichi(Cardamom), Honey, etc. are the major cash crops. Marshyangdi, also known as
Raging River, flows through the centre of the village. Upper Marshyangdi, a hydropower station,
currently generating 50 MW of electricity also lies here. Most of the youth population occurs
migrant due to search of the service of livelihood.Most of the people here are involved in
agriculture and business. Most of the aged people, dominating population of women and farmers
are residing in the village.

Methodology adopted 
● Household Survey
● Observation
● Meetings & Discussions
● Recreational Activities
● Participatory Methodology
● Analysis & Interpretation of the data collected.
● Preparation of report.
● Counselling
 Preliminary Preparation for the camp 
Every student has to make some pre-camp arrangements, which are necessary to carry out social
work rural camp in a systematic and successful way. During this pre-camp preparation period,
the students along with faculty members have to frame the objectives, prepare the duration, plans
and programme schedule and arrange resource persons and funds for the social work rural camp.
Students are given a wide chance of taking up responsibilities with leadership. The camp leaders
are elected and the students organizing the camp are divided into various committees and are
delegated with their responsibilities.

COMMITTEES

Overall Student Coordinators

❖ Puja Sah(BSW II)
❖ Suraj Jayaswal(BSW II)
❖ Usha Phuyal(BSW I)
❖ Aashish Dahal (BSW II)

Communication Health & Medicine Entertainment Lodging & Fooding Photography Reporting

Rinku Mahato Preeti Sah Suraj Jayaswal Puja Sah Ambika Rijal Prabin Gurung

Avisekh Sharma Ajay Daas Saroj Mahato Rakesh Sah Raj Kishor Mahato Ranju Sah

Swastika Bhandari Lalbabu Singh Eshika Yadav Suraj Bhujel Radha Rijal Ranjana Budhathoki

Ranjit Thakur Nishma Subedi Sarita Thapa Inka Thapa Rabina Puri Aashish Dahal

Sagar Karki - Usha Phuyal Ranoj Sah Amit Kr Yadav -

- - Padam Tamang - - -

The students who are selected to represent the class are guided by the faculty members for
visiting the proposed places and identify the needs and interests of people through professional
interactions. Hence, forth discussions were held for the programme schedule and questionnaire
discussions for 100 Household Survey.
Programme Schedule(Planning Phase)

14-11-2018

❖ Reach College Premises by 4:00 PM.

❖ Collection of ID Cards, Little bit of Guidance, Seat Planning.
❖ Depart from college not late than 5 PM.
❖ Dinner Break at Hetauda.

15-11-2018

❖ Reach Bhubhule by 5:00 AM.

❖ Short rest upto 8:00 AM.
❖ Lunch at 8:30 AM.
❖ Household Survey of 60 houses.
❖ A Visit to Local Youth Organization and Aama Samuha.
❖ Back to Hotel.
❖ Short Review Meeting of the Day.
❖ Camp Fire .
❖ Dinner.

16-11-2018

❖ Morning Breakfast.
❖ Small Visit to Marshyangdi A Hydropower Project.
❖ Back to Hotel for Lunch.
❖ Complete remaining 40 Household survey.
❖ Back to Hotel.
❖ A short concluding review meeting of the camp.
❖ Heavy Snacks/Dinner & Depart for Bardibas in the evening.
 PRA EXERCISE CARRIED OUT BY BSW STUDENTS

We also practiced Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) by making a model of our own College
by the optimum use of resources available nearby. PRA is actually an approach used by NGO &
INGO’s which aims to incorporate the knowledge and opinions of rural people in the planning
and management of development projects and programmes.
Similarly, Roles and responsibilities of different committees were also discussed among
students and faculty members.

BSW students presenting their roles and responsibilities as committee members

Likewise, the college administration also agreed to bear the incurred expenses during the
camp but only with the bills received. Hence all the above mentioned plans were put down on a
meeting minute and approved by all the students and faculty members. Thus, Department of
Social work was ready for the kickoff of the social work rural camp on 14​th​ November, 2018.

 
Programmes and Activities 
I Day: 14-11-2018
As planned, everyone was about to reach college premises by 4 PM. But there was a blunder in
communication; some were informed to reach at 4 PM while some were informed to reach at 6
PM having dinner at home. Similarly, it becomes a little bit more lately arranging banners,
waiting for all the students, collection of ID Cards, etc. . . . However, we departed Bardibas at
6:33 PM. Packed tightly in our college bus, the twelve-and-a-half hour long trip was exciting,
scenic and fun. Students started singing and dancing, pranks and other games played as well as
those all-too-crucial naps taken. We stopped to take Dinner at Namaste Hotel, Lalbandi. Leaving
Terai and heading through winding roads, the bus stopped for a short tea break at a nearby place
of Mugling. Afterwards, we paced nonstop and finally reached our destination Bhulbhule at 8:30
AM in the morning next day.

II Day: 15-11-2018
After we reached Bhulbhule, we headed a little upward to the hotel where our lodging and
fooding arrangements were made. The name of the Hotel was Thorang-La Guest House. We
entered there and checked in at the reception. The lodging and fooding committee helped in
distributing and arranging key rings and also allotted the rooms. We were also informed about
the small orientation at 9:30AM & the lunch time at 10AM. After that students freshened up and
gathered at Hotel field compound. All the students formed a circle together adjusting GESI.
Then, three group leaders were nominated alongside other group members.
Group Made For The Camp
Sagarmatha Group Lucky Group Marshyangdi Group
Aashish Dahal(G. Leader) Puja Sah(G. Leader) Rinku Mahato(G. Leader)
Ranju Sah Sagar Karki Ranjana Budhathoki
Swastika Bhandari Amit Kr Singh Inka Thapa
Lal Babu Singh Preeti Sah Nishma Subedi
Padam Tamang Praveen Gurung Ranjit Thakur
Usha Phuyal Ambica Rijal Saroj Yadav
Eshika Yadav Abhishek Sharma Ranoj Sah
 Radha Rijal Rita Thapa Suraj Jayaswal
Ajay Daas Rabina Puri Raj Kishor Mahato
Rakesh Sah Suraj Bhujel -

Now, all were provided with questionnaires (35-35-30) and each group leader enacted a
sample survey for the smooth and effectiveness operation of 100 Household Survey. After
having a delicious lunch, we all dispersed to our destination.

SETTING THE PACE: 100 HOUSEHOLD SURVEY

Major Highlights

After surveying 100 households of Bhulbhule Rural Municipality, following are the major
findings:

● Population & Cultural Community​: -​ ​The total population (as of 15​th​ November, 2018)
stands at 475. About 38 % population belongs to Tamang Community, 28% of population
belongs to Gurung Community, 11.5% belongs to Kami Community and rest of 22.5%
belongs to other communities like Kaji, Lama,Shrestha,Ghale,etc
● Education:​- In regards to educational attainment, almost 48% of the population are just
literate, 25.4% have attained secondary level of education and rest of the population i.e.
26.6 % of the population have attained Higher level of education.
● Occupation:​- About 80% population are engaged in agriculture, 52 % of population are
engaged in both agriculture and business while 28% are involved in services and jobs.
● Water Supply:​- 62.8% of population uses communal tap, 24.35% uses natural open
water source, 14.1 % of population uses community drinking water supply at home and
others. Similarly, almost 71.7% of population doesn’t treat the water before drinking
while 28.3% treat water before drinking mostly by boiling and filtration. Likewise,
almost 84% of population has access to drinking water at a walking distance while rest of
the population has to spend 15-30 minutes to collect drinking water. As per the people,
75% people believe that there’s water shortage during dry season. Similarly, 65% of the
total population is unaware of water borne disease and those who know mostly are aware
of diarrhea.
● Cooking​:- ​About​ ​65% of the population use firewood, 35% use LPG Gas while 25%
population use both. Some of the population, around 3.8% uses Gobar gas and others for
cooking purpose. Similarly, 60% of population is unaware of upgraded Chulo, while 40%
are aware of it and its mechanism.
● Toilet:​- 97.4% of the total population has a proper toilet in their house. Rest of the
population i.e. 2.6% don’t have toilet due to lack of money. Similarly, 78% of the total
population has simple pit latrine, 10% has ventilated improved pit latrine and rest 12%
has twin pit toilets and others. Likewise, 29% of the population has distance of less than 6
metre from kitchen to toilet, while 39% has a distance of 6-10 meters and rest 32% of the
population has a distance more than 10 meter from toilet to kitchen . 62% of population
has a proper toilet for more than 5 years, while rest of the population 38% had a toilet
constructed since 5 years. Almost 81 % population clean their toilet regularly while 29%
population clean it often.
● Rubbish Disposal:​- 41% of the population throws the solid wastes to the nearby stream
and river while 24% of the population throw behind the house. Similarly, 24% burn the
solid wastes and others 11% bury it. 66 % of population doesn’t practice separating of
waste as degradable and non-degradable. Similarly, 61% population don’t care about
liquid waste while 19% population passes the liquid waste to the nearby garden.
Likewise, 80% of the population are not aware of 4R(Reuse, Reduce, Recycle & Rethink)
● Personal Hygiene:​- Almost all of the people wash their hands after using toilet, before
food and after food. Similarly, 98% of the population use soap and water to wash their
hands. 66% of population brushes their teeth once a day in the morning and 29% brushes
twice a day, while 5% of population brushes sometimes and never. 89% of population
uses toothpaste, 0.06% of population uses homemade powder and stems of plant for
brushing. 60% of population doesn’t have teeth related problems while 40% have teeth
related problems. Similarly, 58% of population takes bath twice a week , 20% population
baths daily and 0.14% population takes bath once a week.(vary as per seasons). Almost
all of the population changes their undergarments after bath.
● Menstrual Hygiene​:- 35% of the women of total population uses normal cloth while 65
% uses sanitary pads. Those using cloth pads mostly change twice a day and reuse the
cloth pads. 43% of the population use soap and water to clean the pads. Almost in case
of 61%, sanitary pads are easily accessible. Similarly, 62% attend the school/work while
they have their period. 46% of women of the population feel sad during period time. As
per them, Isolation (8%), Restriction to enter room( 7%) and restriction to enter
kitchen(2.5%) and all(25%) these things are unfair during their periods. Most of them
 expect good behavior and equal treatment from the family members and community
during their periods which will make them feel better.
● Diarrhoea​:- Most of the people are found to be unaware about diarrhea while those who
know got to know about it from radio in most of the case. Most of the concept of diarrhea
as watery stool and frequent bowel. In case of 69%, none of their child has suffered from
diarrhea. 80% of people were aware of rehydration solution(jeevan jal), most of them
getting from the health post. Similarly, almost 46% population could match the procedure
to make homemade rehydration solution. Most of them go to government health facility
first and if not treated then only to private clinic for treatment. Most of the people don’t
have access to health facility within 30 minute walking distance. 60% of population is
found to visit often to nearby health facility. As per them, only some medicines are free
in government health post.
● Mental Health​:- Almost 50% of the total population don’t get angry with themselves and
other family members without any reason. Similarly, 51% population shout at their
children quite often especially in wrongdoing. 70% of population get enough sleep at
night always. 64% population feels sad sometimes. Similarly, 74% of population has
enough rupees for a year. 74 % population are worried about unclear future and income
stating it’s a natural occurrence.

After a hectic day of vigorous survey, we came back to hotel, collected the survey paper
all together and had a waiwai soup and milk tea. After that we took some rest, and at the
evening we went to downwards crossing the trail bridge and reached enclosed space.
There, Amit Sir has arranged a small meetup with the local Youth clubs, Aama Samuha
and Tol Sudhar Samitis.

NEW HIMALCHULI YUWA CLUB 

New Himalchuli Yuwa Club, Marsyangdi-8, Lamjung, is a nonprofit making organization
established in 2074 B.S. Its history dates back to 2052 B.S. but got restructured later after
People’s Movement 2062/63. The name of the club has been kept regarding the nearest and the
second highest mountain of the Mansiri Himal, Himalchuli. The vision and objectives of the club
is to enhance the livelihoods of community of Bhulbhule and to promote public awareness and
social development through community education process. This club is officially registered with
then District Development Committee , Lamjung.

Executive Committees

● Mr Sahdev Gurung Chairman

● Ashok Tamang Vice-Chairman
● Bikash Gurung Secretary
● Durga Bdr Tamang Vice Secretary
● Suk Maya Tamang Treasurer
 Club members participating in a programme.

There are currently 11 core members and 80 general members of the club. Regarding of fund
collection, the club collects Rs. 100 from each members monthly, plus the donation from
villagers and “chandas” from cultural activities are the major source of the income.

Major Achievements
● Establishment of a park around Hamkhola Waterfall in association with then VDC
office, Aama Samuha and Tol Sudhar Samiti.
● Cleanliness Programme time to time and installation of Dustbins for waste management.
● Tree Plantation programme to the areas prone to flood and landslides.
● Played a great role in declaring Marshyangdi Rural Municipality a Untouchability free
Village.
● Solve village internal conflicts and problems through mutual understanding, convincing
and rapport building.

Hence, New Himalchuli Yuwa Club is a small initiative of changing the face of the
village and lives of the people. The core members believe that it’s the youth that can
initiate the development in the village.

After that, we came back to hotel, took some rest and gathered together for a review
meeting. There, every group leaders and their members were asked one by one to
summarize the whole day. Everyone come out with their personal experiences and also
shared their problems and challenges of the day. After that we took dinner and started to
make preparation of camp fire. After the camp fire is lit on, we assembled near that and
 singing, dancing,sharing cold drinks and memories, we enjoyed the night. After the fire
put off, we came back to our respective rooms and had a good sleep.

III Day: 16-11-2018

As planned previously, everyone was expected to get up at 5:00 AM early in
the morning but somehow it became 6:30 waiting and to become ready for
all. From there, we went again downwards crossing the trail bridge to visit
Upper Marsyangdi A Hydropower Station.

UPPER  MARSYANGDI  A  HYDROPOWER 

PROJECT 

Aerial View of Upper Marsyangdi “A” Hydropower Project

 
Located in the Bhulbhule, Lamjung district of Western Nepal, the project was developed by
Power China Resources Ltd and local partner Sino-Sagarmatha Power Company Limited. The
project, which also includes the 132 KV single circuit transmission line from
Bhulbhule(Powerhouse) to Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Project- a distance of around 25 Km
– was completed at a cost of Rs. 16 Billion.
The project of the construction was started in October 2012 and was expected to be completed in
December 2015. However due to earthquake in 2014, it started to generate power from
September 25, 2018. Sino- Sagarmatha owns 10% share in the upper Marsyangdi Hydro Project.
Power China resources Ltd have mobilized 75% loan and 25 % equity for the project. Currently,
it is generating 50 MW of electricity through two turbines.

From there we went ahead to cross a tunnel which was claimed to be the Nepal's first
underground tunnel. Crossing the tunnel, we went to the production site of the hydropower
project. Students started taking selfies and photographs tagging the raging river, Marshyangdi
River. From there, we headed upward to Hamkhola waterfall to enjoy the beauty of Bhulbhule.
Since, it has been 10:00 AM in the morning; we decided to return back to hotel. We lastly had a
delicious lunch, then we went to our respective rooms for packing stuffs and finally we were
ready to depart from Bhulbhule.
We departed Bhulbhule around 11 AM. Again packed tightly in our college bus, the
twelve-and-a-half hour long trip was exciting, scenic and fun. Students started singing and
dancing, pranks and other games played as well as those all-too-crucial naps taken. We stopped
at tanahun to buy stuffs or ​Koselis​ for our family members and friends. Sloping down from west
to east, we left the mountainous winding roads and the plain terai land started. We took a snack
break at Hetauda nearby to have some snacks. Afterwards, we paced nonstop and stopped again
at Namaste Hotel Lalbandi for Dinner. Finally, after one hour of drive we reached our respective
hometown around 12 AM midnight.

Professional skills learned in the camp 

● The importance of teamwork was very much felt.
● Values such as co-operation and coordination were learnt during the camp.
● Trainee acquired the techniques of interacting with the village people.
● Trainee learned about the importance of rapport building and effective communication
skills in regards to address problems.
● Trainee got an experience of group living in and with the community, sharing their life
and participating with them.
 ● Trainee learned to take responsibilities, gain management skills, gain skills in planning,
organizing programmes in the community and develop skills to conduct social survey and
analysis.
● It helped us to break self-centered/self-circled thinking to team-oriented.
● Trainee learned about how to adjust in different situations.
● Trainee also learned to use different resources to search and gather information.
● Trainee also learnt about youth club and their intervention for social development.
● Trainee also learned about many means of recreational activities.
● Trainee learned to develop his/her communication and expressive skills.

The most was learnt at the villages. On visiting various households, we realized and truly
came to term with the pitiful living condition of the people. There exists a diversity in the
economic status of the living conditions. We learnt that despite those stark difference, the
villagers who possess nothing to call their own had so much happiness and love to share
with us than those who have everything they need. We experienced such warmth and
generosity from the people whose lives were far from easy.

Theories applied 
Trainee during the rural camp while interacting with the community people and participating in
the programmes applied some theories of social work, which are as follows:

1. Principle of meaningful relationship​:

While interacting with the local people of community during the household survey, trainee
applied the principle of meaningful relationship. Trainee always treated them nicely and
showed the empathy at the place where trainee have to.

2. Principle of acceptance​:
During the camp, trainee met different people of diverse culture. At that time trainee accepted
them as they are with their culture and tradition. Trainee stayed at their home for a time
being and learned their livelihood.
 3. Principle of Confidentiality​:
Trainee maintained the principle of confidentiality during the 100 household survey. Those
internal information termed ​“kasailai nabhannu”(​ don’t tell anybody) were always kept
confidence without sharing with others. Photographs were also clicked keeping the
principle under consideration.

4. Principle of non-judgmental attitude​:

Trainee never judged any activities or anybody as good or bad, worthy or unworthy,
dignified or undignified during the camp. However, it doesn’t imply lack of making
decisions instead non blaming attitude and behavior.

5. Principle of self-determination​:
Trainee always respect the decisions made by the seniors and faculty members and
followed it. Trainee also let the community people a free and independent choice during
household survey.

6. Recording(Report writing)​:
Trainee wrote reports: individual, team and final report of the Social work rural camp
visit.

7. Tools of Social Work: During the rural camp, Trainee used tools like observation (natural
and cultural status, attitudes and behaviors of villagers), listening (to the thoughts, ideas
and the inner feelings of the community people), interviewing (personally about different
aspects and issues with the help of questionnaires) & home visits.

8. Principle of Individualization​: As each individual is different, different approaches and

techniques were used while surveying during the rural camp visit. Since the method
applied for the young and old may not be the same and the situation he is and thus
handled uniquely.

9. Problem Solving Methods:​ During the camp, Trainee applied problem solving methods in
some way which are discussed below​:
● Assessment​(understanding the natural, cultural, socio-economic status of
Bhulbhule, rapport building with the community people, visit to hydropower
project)
 ● Treatment​(Motivating, Counselling,Ventilation of fear and hatred,& optimum use
of service and resources)

● Planning​(Preliminary preparation, framing objectives, programmes schedules,

questionnaires discussion, Participatory Rural Appraisal )

PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES 

Different problems and challenges may occur during the rural camp visit for various reasons.
Below is an overview of those faced by the trainees in a camp.

● Too much Planning, Not enough execution​: - “Well-planned is action half done”,
they said. But planning only works if we act upon the plan and actually do
something about it. Planning is a part of execution, but only the first stage. So was
the case with our rural camp visit. More the people, more the ideas but a strong
agreement with a firm plan wasn’t happening in the spot. For instance, 3 days
visit shrunk to 2 days visit, Participatory Rural Appraisal not applied, similarly
planning to visit Besisahar, Dumre cancelled. The programme schedules and the
objectives which we have framed wasn’t completed to our expectation.
● Communication Gap among students​: -Though there was a communication
committee made for the rural camp visit, still the students have to face difficulties.
The most relevant example was on the day of departure from Bardibas to
Bhulbhule. Some students were informed to reach the college premises by 4 PM
while some are informed to reach by 6 PM after having dinner.

● Problems during Household Survey​: -During the 100 household survey, the
community people (not all, but some) felt hesitation and showed disinterest
towards the questionnaires we have prepared for the survey. Lack of time and
privacy concerns ask for detailed information such as menstrual hygiene and
whether he/she suffers from mental illness was the issues and challenges during
the survey.
● Challenges during report preparation​: - Due to above mentioned problem,
the objective of authenticity and accuracy of the data are not met
successfully. During the coding and accumulating process of data of
survey, some topics and questionnaires are not completely filled while
some were irresponsibly filled up which in turn provides only the approx.
details of the survey.

● The ​‘‘Management’’​committee​: - The so called management committee

of students were of no use during the camp. The most relevant one was the
responsibility of preparation of Banner of camp which was ready only at
the eleventh hour. Proper guidance and leadership was seen negligible
among the student coordinators. Well, well, well, so is not only the case
with the student’s management committee team. But some credit of
irresponsibility goes to the college management team too. The relevant
examples, even the camp visit was shrunk to 2 days, students have to bear
the expenses of snacks while coming back from Bhulbhule. Similarly, the
timing plan. The time we reached Bardibas was 12 AM. Since all the
students including teachers weren’t from Bardibas and nearby, some have
to face the accommodation problem for the night stay, but thanks to
friendship, everyone helped each other.

● Cold atmosphere and other issues​: - Since Bhulbhule lies on the lap of
Annapurna Conservation Area and Himalayas, the temperature was cold in
comparison to Bardibas. Similarly, some have to face vomiting problem,
some with cuts and wound, but thanks to Health & medicine team, they
were well prepared for that.

● Rapport Building: - In some houses, there was a little bit of difficulty in

rapport building with the members of the family. One of our friends have
to take the survey with the drunk man which was quite difficult. Similarly,
Language was also seen as a barrier in some of the houses as they
understand but not speak Nepali.
 ● Lack of Discipline​: -​ ​Well, we agree that rural camp was not only for the
course objective purpose, it was for personal refreshment and
entertainment too. But in such case too, our discipline and conscience
should be maintained which seems lacking creating a negative impact of
ourselves.

Recommendation & Suggestions 

● Whatever Plans and Programmes made during the preliminary preparation of the
camp should be fully executed.
● A small orientation class one day before the camp visit would have been useful.
● Music system during the travel would have been great.
● Questionnaires should be short and sweet.
● Interaction and household survey with the village people has to be done well by
the trainees.
● Proper guidance and leadership from both student management and college
management team.
● Proper discipline has to be maintained more by the trainees

CONCLUSION 

The Social work rural camp was a wonderful experience for all of us. The objectives that were
framed were met up to the extent.The most important benefit of the camp was that the students
learnt to work as a team. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe and interact with the
people in a rural environment, as well as set our facts about life in the village straight. It also
provided an excellent platform for us to bond with each other and to learn valuable life skills as
well. The students did a commendable job in surveying the 100 Households with different
questionnaires. It was also a very good occasion for the students to exercise their social work
principles and skills and the students benefited immensely by the experience.
The camp was indeed an eye-opener for many among us. We could find many harsh realities that
exist. It really motivated us to be human. We could feel the true love and affection shown by the
villagers. We have learned to lead a happy life with limited facilities available. Despite some
problems and challenges, it was a great experience in Bhulbhule.