Shaping Zoroastrian youth to grow into leaders through learning, service, and adventure.
To empower the boys and girls of the Zoroastrian community, fostering independence, and instilling the core values of our religion. We strive to develop well-rounded citizens, characterized by courage, self-reliance, and a deep commitment to God and country
Scouters Ardeshir Jilla and Merwanji Mehta establish the 16th East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Scout Group on August 1, 1920, laying the foundation for a youth movement rooted in discipline, service, and adventure.
Following persistent encouragement from Dr. Meheroo Bengalee and internal discussions led by Scouter Kersi Jilla and Shirin Wadia, the 71st East Bombay Bharat Guide Group is officially formed on August 1, 1993.
Shirin Wadia (Ex-District Commissioner for Guides) and Mackie Majra (Group Leader) play key roles in establishing and strengthening the Guides unit.
Both Scouts and Guides solidify their reputation for strong outdoor programs, pioneering activities, efficiency competitions, and structured character development.
YZSG continues to develop confident, capable boys and girls who excel academically, professionally, and socially, contributing meaningfully to the Zoroastrian community.
With over 100 years of tradition, YZSG remains committed to experiential learning:
- Weekly meetings for Scouts and Guides
- Summer and Winter Camps
- Competitions such as Pioneering, Efficiency, Cooking, Elocution, and Night Games
- Investiture Ceremonies and Annual Day celebrations
The focus remains unchanged: nurturing resilience, leadership, survival skills, teamwork, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.
Our Founders
Sir Hormusji Cawasji Dinshaw Adenwalla
A significant benefactor of the Young Zoroastrian Society. His contributions, marked by generosity and philanthropy, covered the expenses of the Scout group for many years
Scouter Ardeshir M. Jilla and Merwanji Mehta
The founders of the Young Zoroastrian Society and the Boy Scout Group in 1920. Together, they aimed to train young boys in Scouting, demonstrating a spirit of service and dedication
Scouter Padam Sorabji Pavri
A dedicated leader who contributed over 56 years to the Young Zoroastrian Society. His efforts are credited with providing a strong foundation for the group. He received the Silver Elephant Award for exceptional character in 1969
Scouter Kali Wadia
A long-serving member who worked zealously for over 53 years in the Scouting movement, contributing significantly to the Young Zoroastrian Society
Scouter Kersasp and Homai Jilla
This happy couple is recognized for their shared vision and initiative in establishing a Guide group for Zoroastrian girls, significantly expanding the Young Zoroastrian Society's activities
Pillars of the YZSG
Character
Building Integrity, Resilience, and Ethical Leadership
Health
Promoting Physical and Mental Well-Being Through Active Engagement
Handicraft
Cultivating Practical Skills and Creativity
Service
Instilling a Spirit of Community and Selfless Contribution
Spread the Light
YZSG Motto
Scouts and Guides - A Brief History
Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, born in 1857, grew up with a strong sense of observation, discipline, and outdoor skill, habits he developed during his school years at Charterhouse. His military service from 1876 to 1910 across India and Africa further strengthened his expertise in tracking, survival, and leadership. Baden-Powell documented many of these methods in books originally written for military scouts, unaware that they would inspire thousands of young boys in Britain who were eager for adventure and outdoor learning.
In 1907, he organised an experimental camp on Brownsea Island, bringing together boys from different backgrounds to teach them practical skills, teamwork, and outdoor responsibility. This camp became the foundation of the Scouting movement. Building on its success, he published Scouting for Boys in 1908, a book that quickly grew into a nationwide and then worldwide movement.
The demand for a similar opportunity for girls became clear during the 1909 Scout Rally at Crystal Palace, where a group calling themselves “Girl Scouts” appeared. This led Baden-Powell, along with his sister Agnes, to establish the Girl Guide/Girl Scout movement in 1910.
Baden-Powell married Olave St Clair Soames in 1912, who later became World Chief Guide. Together, they dedicated their lives to strengthening and expanding both the Scout and Guide movements until Baden-Powell’s retirement in 1937.
He spent his final years in Nyeri, Kenya, where he passed away in 1941. His grave remains a national monument. Today, his legacy endures in the global Scout and Guide family, from Cub Scouts to Rover Scouts, Brownie Guides to Rangers, united by a shared commitment to service, outdoor learning, and responsible citizenship.
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We are dedicated to contributing to the holistic education of young people, guided by the Scout/Guide/Cub/Bulbul Promise and Law. Our goal is to cultivate a better world, where individuals are self-fulfilled, use their skills for the greater good, and play constructive roles in society.
Join us at the Young Zoroastrian Society, where we illuminate paths, build futures, and inspire a lifelong commitment to service and adventure.
Established: August 1st, 1920
Society Registered under The Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950
