Bhaktapur Craft Paper Community development

Bhaktapur Craft Paper Community development through paper production was founded by UNICEF/Nepal in 1981. It has since been developed and expanded by his majesty's government of Nepal (HMGN) in collaboration with UNICEF - Nepal. The expanded project under the name of Bhaktapur Craft Paper Ltd.(BCP), has launched several community development programmes in different parts of Nepal, aiming specifically to improve the quality of life of the poor and underprivileged and enabling the craftsmen and their families to better their lives and revitalize the local economy.


At present, the BCP programmes cover the five district of Baglung, Parbat, Myagdi, Lamjung and Gorkha in the mid-west, and Bhaktapur in central region. BCP invests a substantial percentage of its profits into community development activities in these districts in the areas of water supply, sanitation and school support. BCP has been a model sustainable project, initiated by UNICEF, a self- sustained organization, and working in collaboration with the Small Farmers Development Programme/Agricultural Development Bank, The Department Of Forest and The Department Of Cottage And Small Industries. It has been turned and incorporated inti public ltd. company for its independant and ligal rntity in 2005. BCP has been registered in Nepal Government of Industry department keeping the name "Bhaktapur Craft Paper Ltd.".