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Scouts and Guides of Karnataka State BSG Tying Rakhi to Hon'ble Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan on the occasionofRakshabandhan.
EDITORIAL BOARD
DR. ANIL KUMAR JAIN
PRESIDENT
CHIEF PATRON PATRONS
SHRI KALI PRASAD MISHRA
VICE PRESIDENT
SHRI SATYANARAYAN SHARMA
VICE PRESIDENT
SHRI CHANDRAJIT SAIKIA VICE PRESIDENT
SMT. GEETHA NATARAJ
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SMT. VIMLA MEGHWAL VICE PRESIDENT
DR. K.K. KHANDELWAL, IAS (RETD.)
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DR. RAJ KUMAR KAUSHIK DIRECTOR
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“The real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people.”
-Robert Baden-Powell
It is heartening to know that our youth members observed International Day of Peace recently by way of awareness campaigns and Rallies. It is Bapuji who advocated Satyagraha and non-violence as the two weapons to express our emotions. If we control our emotions and treat everyone equal on this Earth, then peace can be established. Everyone has the right to live with the gifts granted by God and none can prevent it. Scouting and Guiding believed in this idea and that is the reason we are living under the canopy of World Brotherhood. It is Scouting alone all over the world that isworkingasaMessengerofPeace.
October 2nd is Gandhi Jayanthi, the birthday of Mohandas Karam Chand Gandhi who stood as a role model to unite everyone in the name of freedom for the country and inculcated patriotism in the heart of every citizen of Bharat. I appeal to every member of our youth movement to be involved in educating the community to promote cleanliness, serving the orphans in orphanages, creating awareness about nutritious food, conducting All Faith Prayer, encouraging the use of swadeshi garments and articles and conducting peace ralliesasandwhentimepermits.
As part of bringing unity in the country, in 1949 on September 14, Hindi was made the Official language of the country through a provision in our Indian Constitution. I am happy to learn that many of our states observedHindiDiwas.
I convey Dussehra Greetings to each one of you and let us pray the Supreme Power to give us global peace and globalhealth.
National President
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DR. ANIL KUMAR JAIN The Bharat Scouts and GuidesAs September dawns upon us, it brings with it a trifecta of global significance – Teachers' Day, the G20 Summit and the International Day of Peace. Each of these observances symbolizes a unique facet of our world's progress,remindingus of thepivotal roles, theeducators playin shaping minds, the cooperative efforts needed on the international stageandtheyearningforglobalharmony.
On September 5th, nations around the world celebrate Teachers' Day, recognizing the invaluable contributions of educators to society. Teachers are not just purveyors of knowledge but architects of dreams, builders of character and the beacons of hope for countless students. They inspire, guide, and mould the leaders of tomorrow. In the face of challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers demonstrated unwavering dedication by adapting to new teaching methods, often going beyond their job descriptions to support their students' well-being. As we honor teachers this September, let us acknowledge their resilience, compassion and unwavering commitment to nurturing the minds that will shape our future. In a world undergoing rapid transformations, educators continue to be the cornerstoneofprogress.
A virtual consultation was conducted with the members of Guidewing on their needs to make BSG a Agile organisation. The key motive is to gain a deep understanding of the distinct requirements of girls and the Lady unit leaders. Recognizing that girls across different age groups possess diverse developmental needs, interests and capabilities, we aim to create tailored approaches that cater to their individual growth journeys.
It's important that while we're embracing the diversity of needs among guides and girls, maintaining a unified vision, mission and organizational strategy remains paramount Sustaining regular communication, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment between both the wings will ensure that we collectively bolster the organization's overarching objectives and contribute holistically to thecomprehensivedevelopmentofgirlsandyoungwomen.
International Day of Peace, observed on September 21st, is a day dedicatedtopromotingpeace,unity,andunderstandingworldwide.It serves as a reminder of the importance of peaceful coexistence, the need to resolve conflicts through dialogue, and the potential for individualsandcommunitiestobemessengersofpeace.
This year's theme, "Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World," highlights the need for solidarity and cooperation to overcome global challenges. In a world often divided by conflict and discord, the pursuit of peace remains a shared aspiration. It is a reminder that the absence of violence is not enough; true peace encompassessocialjustice,environmentalsustainability.
WithScout/Guidegreetings,
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September is a month of national and international events like Teacher s Day, World Literacy Day, International Day of Peace and World Ozone Day. Reports of activities conducted by the states all over the country have been reaching the National Headquarters. I thank the leadership at all levels for guiding our youth and motivating them towards these activities. It is the opinion of the Founder of this Youth Movement that any young fellow who follows Promise and Law will be smart in academics. This is evidently seen in the youth who continue to be members of BSG. Even after getting jobs, our members continue to participate in the activities. Scouting and Guiding supplements education. I appeal to our scouts and guides to excel in academics and they should prove better than the students without scouting or guiding.
A number of workshops are conducted for the leaders at the state level in all the regions on Capacity Building. Let us implement the National Adult Resource Policy of which the Job Profile is a part. Leaders at the State and District levels should present the relevant job profile to the concerned office bearers so that they will be clear about theirfunctions.
Workshops on Climate Change are also being conducted to motivate the young generation towards reducing Climate Change. Leaders have to guide the young to understand the concept and suggest activities to reduce Climate Change. That will help humanity to live aneco-friendlylife.
I appeal to the State Associations to take Scouting and Guiding to colleges and Universities by conducting Beginners Courses to the teaching faculty and motivating them to open new units. The efforts made by all of us shouldreachalltheyouthofthecountrytofulfillourvision.
I wish each member of the Scout/Guide fraternity Happy DussehraandVijayadasami. WithScout/Guidegreetings,
flracj ekg esa dbZ jk"Vªh; vkSj varjkZ"Vªh; dk;ZØe euk;s tkrs gSa tSls f'k{kd fnol] foÜo lk{kjrk fnol] varjkZ"Vªh; 'kkafr fnol vkSj foÜo vkstksu fnolA lHkh jkT;ksa }kjk lapkfyr xfrfofèk;ksa dh fjiksVZ jk"Vªh; eq[;ky;ksa rd igqap jgh gSA eSa gekjs ;qokvksa dk ekxZn'kZu djus vkSj mUgsa bu xfrfofèk;ksa ds fy, çsfjr djus ds fy,] lHkh Lrjksa ij usr`Ro dks èkU;okn nsrk gwaA bl ;qok vkanksyu ds laLFkkid dh jk; gS fd dksbZ Hkh ;qok lkFkh tks dkuwu vkSj ok;nksa dk ikyu djrk gS] og f'k{kk esa Js"B gksxkA ;g Li"V :i ls mu ;qokvksa esa ns[kk tkrk gS tks ch,lth ds lnL; cus gq, gSaA ukSdjh feyus ds ckn Hkh gekjs lnL; xfrfofèk;ksa esa Hkkx ysrs jgrs gSa& LdkmfVax ,oa xkbfMax iwjd f'k{kk A eSa vius LdkmV~l vkSj xkbMksa ls vihy djrk gwa fd os f'k{kk esa mR—"Vrk çkIr djsa vkSj mUgsa mu {kk=ksa ls csgrj lkfcr gksuk pkfg, tks LdkmfVax ;k xkbfMax esa ugha gS- A
{kerk fuekZ.k ij lHkh {ks=ksa esa jkT; Lrj ij çf'k{kdksa ds fy, dbZ dk;Z'kkyk,a vk;ksftr dh tkrh gSaA vkb, ge jk"Vªh; o;Ld lalkèku uhfr dks ykxw djsa ftldk t‚c çksQkby ,d fgLlk gSA jkT; vkSj ftyk Lrj ds çf'k{kdksa dks lacafèkr inkfèkdkfj;ksa dks çklafxd t‚c çksQkby çLrqr djuh pkfg, rkfd os vius dk;ksZa ds ckjs esa Li"V gksaA
tyok;q ifjorZu dks de djus dh fn'kk esa ;qok ih<+h dks çsfjr djus ds fy, tyok;q ifjorZu ij dk;Z'kkyk,a Hkh vk;ksftr dh tk jgh gSaA çf'k{kdksa dks voèkkj.kk dks le>us ds fy, ;qokvksa dk ekxZn'kZu djuk gksxk vkSj tyok;q ifjorZu dks de djus ds fy, xfrfofèk;ksa dk lq>ko nsuk gksxkA blls ekuork dks i;kZoj.k ds vuqdwy thou thus esa enn feysxhA
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eSa LdkmV@xkbM leqnk; ds çR;sd lnL; dks n'kgjk vkSj fot;kn'keh dh 'kqHkdkeuk,a nsrk gwaA
LdkmV@xkbM vfHkoknu ds lkFk] - EDITOR
JLS "Connected Communities at Kusafiri"The Juliette Low Seminar, which spanned nearly a year, culminated in a significant opportunity for Ms. Harshitta and Ms. Swapnil to participate in the "Connected Communities at Kusafiri" event in Ghana. This leadership event, held in Ghana from August 17th to 23rd, was a resounding success. It united diverse communities to celebrate their common values and fostered unity, leadership, and community development. Ghana, renowned for its cultural diversity and historical importance as the gateway to Africa, served as the host nation for this event.The event saw the participation of Ms. Harshitaa Khharra, a Ranger from Rajasthan state, achieved the 100 girls project and was given an opportunity to be at Kusafiri and Ms. Swapnil, a Unit Leader representing The Bharat Scouts and Guides from Delhi state, who took on the role of a World Centre Volunteer and was part of the Global Team. A total of 42 participants and 16 Global team members, including interpreters from 26 different countries, witnessed the event. The program commenced with a session on the "Practice of Leadership" on the first day, introducing the 10 leadership outcomes. Participants were guided to reflect on their own leadership behaviors and their progress towards achieving these outcomes.The second day's session focused on "Inclusive Environments," during which participants engaged in active discussions about the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These principles were defined, and participants practiced their application.The third day featured the "Kusafiri Fun Fair," hosted by the Ghana Girl Guides Association, attracting hundreds of brownies, guides, and scouts who visited the center to partake in various fun activities. A special "Leadership a la Carte" session added to the evening's excitement.The following day, participants ventured into the local community as part of the "World Centre Community Connection" project. Each of the seven days was filled with fun, adventure, and engaging discussions.The program concluded with an "Evaluation" session, focusing on reflection and assessment of the week's experiences. The Indian team,expressed their great appreciation for this WAGGGS Leadership program and their commitment to apply their newfound knowledge and skills within their community.
JLS
"ConnectedCommunities atKusafiri”
IDP – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE WAS CELEBRATED AT PAN INDIALEVEL.
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire. Like every year International Day of Peace was celebrated at PAN India Level with a month long program from Unit to National since 01st September 2023. Also a 03 day series of National level Webinar from 19th to 21st September 2023 from 04:00 to 06:00 pm (IST) has been conducted. The Webinar gave importance on involvement of Scouts and Guides in SDGs. Sh. Madhusudhan Avala, Add. International Commissioner (Scouts) was the resource Speakers and delivered session on
Impact of Scouts and Guides in SDGs on the first day (19.09.2023). Dr. Prabhat Kumar, IAS (Retd), State Chief Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh was the Chief Guest and shared his experience related to Government plans and action on this important topic on Second Day Webinar (20.09.2023). Ms. Monika
Mourya and Sh. Narendra Singh Chouhan represented the UNICEF and delivered session of Climate Action. Third Day – 21st Sept, 2023 is gala celebration presenting glimpses of the IDP activities around the country presented through zoom and YouTube. Ms. Candela Gonzalez, Chair World Board, WAGGGS, Ms. Chempika Emalin Pahamin, Chairman WAGGGS Asia Pacific Region, Mr. S Prassanna Shrivastava, Director, Organizational Development. World Scout Bureau, Asia Pacific Support Centre, Dr. Kali Prasad Mishra, Hon’ble Senior Vice President of BSG-India and State Chief Commissioner - Odisha State and many other Distinguished dignitaries from WOSM and WAGGGS and BSG graced the occasion. Winners of the MoP Ring Badge announce during the meeting and Director, BSG launching the MoP Star Awardfor2022-23.
NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON RASHTRIYAPOSHAN MAAH
The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters organized Online Orientation on Rashtriya Poshan Maah – 2023 in collaboration with UNICEF, Madhya Pradesh on 15 Sep 2023 at 4:00 pm. Smt. Darshana Pawaskar Joint Director of Guides (Programme and Training) and Chief Executive, Partnership welcomed the participants. Dr. Gowri Nambiar Sengupta, Director, Central Health Education Bureau (CHEB), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India wastheChiefGuestandinauguratedtheevent.
Ms. Pushpa Awsthy, Nutrition Specialist, at UNICEF, shared her knowledge of Rashtriya Poshan Maah and the importance of Diet Diversity among the Youth. Ms. Jhimy Baruah SBC Specialist, UNICEF, Communication shares the basic activities and their implementation and the Action Plan of BSG for addressing Anaemia by Ms. Monica Maurya SBC Officer, UNICEF. She gave information and Knowledge about Anemia and how it occurs and what to do, with the help of motivational videos and films. The closing remarks were presented by Shri Amar B. Chettri, Joint Director of Scouts (Programme and Training). He invited all the members to observe the Rashtriya Posan Maah which plays an important role in anemia Free Bharat. Sh. Bablu Goswami, Assistant Director, Eastern Region proposed Vote of Thanks and shared the suggested activities and action plan of Bharat Scouts and Guides related to Rashtriya PoshanMaah.
NATIONAL LEVELTOT WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE CHANGE
The National Level TOT workshop on Climate Change was organized at the National Training Centre, Pachmarhi from 18th to 22nd September, 2023. 25 Participants and staff from West Central Railway, MadhyaPradesh& KVSalongwithStaffandtheUNICEFteammembersparticipated.
The objectives and introduction of the workshop were dealt with by the leader of the workshop Sh. Bablu Goswami, Asst.Director, Eastern Region and shared the Basic knowledge of “Climate Change”. An important session on Climate Science and Fundamentals - greenhouse and greenhouse effect was taken by Leader of the Workshop. Mr. Smriti Sourabh Ray, Deputy Director of Scouts (Leader Training) inaugurated the workshop. He motivated the participants to play an important role in Climate Change at their community. Mr.Shaswat NayakUNIECF shared the brief information on climate change. The participants visited the local community of Narmadapuram where they interacted with local people and created awareness of the major effects on climate and how to save our environment. Ms. Monica Maurya, SBC & Mr.Shaswat Nayak - UNIECF was the Resource Person from UNICEF.Mr.SujanSarkar,MonitoringandEvaluation SpecialistOfficerUNICEFvisitedtheworkshop.
The Leader of the workshop also took sessions on Mitigation approaches and strategies, and about the status of the project – CLAP, implementation and Utilisation of Fund AdaptationResilience,andSustainableLiving.
WORKSHOP ON PREPARATION OF HAND BOOK ON CLIMATE CHANGE AT NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
A workshop for the preparation of handbook on Climate Change was held at National Headquarters from 17th to 23rd August, 2023. The aim of the workshop is to prepare handbook for Trainers and take Climate Change as a public movement to mobilize individuals to become `Pro-Planet People` who would adopt sustainable Lifestyles. Modules covering climate
change and the Greenhouse effect, effects of climatic change, causes of climate change, Carbon Footprint, Youth engagement and Climate Change leadership, Effective Communication and Advocacy and Adaptation, Resilience and Sustainable action were prepared. Sri Raj Kumar Kaushik, Director and Smt. Darsana Pawaskar, Joint Director (SS) visited the workshop and offered suggestions in the preparationofmodules.SriB.Ramesh,L.T.(S)fromChattisgarhwelcomedtheguestsonthefirstdaywhile the Director inaugurated the workshop. On the concluding day, Sri D. R. K. Sarma, L.T ( C ) of South Central Railway presented the booklet of modules on climate change to the Director of BSG. The Hindi version of the booklet was also presented. Seven participants including 5 from Rajasthan, one from ChattisgarhandonefromSouthCentralRailwayattendedtheworkshop.
Sri Arup Sarkar, Deputy Director of Scouts (Boy Programme) was the Leader of the workshop and guided the participants for preparation of modules. Sri Bablu Goswami, Assistant Director, assisted the workshop.
NATIONAL LEVEL COMMUNITY SINGING COURSE
The National level Community Singing Course was conducted at National Headquarters from 1st to 7th September 2023 at the National Headquarters, the Bharat Scouts and Guides with 24 Unit leaders and staff from Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, KVS and Tamil Nadustates.
The event was inaugurated by Shri Inderjeet Singh – National Commissioner (Headquarters) for Cultural Exchange on 1st September. Shri Madhusudhan Avala, Additional International Commissioner of Scouts graced the occasion as Guest of Honour along with the Joint Director of Scouts (Prog. & Trg.) and JointDirectorsofGuides(Prog.&Trg.)andotherNHQProfessionals.
During the 7-day course, participants learned 30 songs in different languages from Geet Bharti and Swarn Sur Lahri. On 5th September participants celebrated Teacher’s Day where Dr. Raj Kumar Kaushik –Director, Bharat Scouts and Guides along with other professionals joined the celebration. On 6th September, grand campfire was organized where Ms. Darshana Pawaskar, Joint Director of Guides, (Prog. &Trg.) was Chief Guest. The participants presented a colorful programme. On 5th and 6th SeptembermostofthesongswererecordedforuploadingontheBSGYouTubechannel.
On the 7th of September “All Faith Prayer” was conducted and after the distribution of the participation certificates and lowering of the BSG flag the course came to an end. The regular BP’s Six exercise, inspection and flag ceremony were conducted during the course. The course was conducted under the leadership of Shri Arup Sarkar, Deputy Director of Scouts (Boy Programme) who was ably assisted by Dr. (Shri)K.Kamlakannan,LT(S),TamilNadustateandotherstaff.
CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP OF NHQ OFFICERS
A Capacity Building Workshop was conducted at the National Headquarters on 16th September for the officials of National Headquarters to upgrade their IT and Communication skills. A day long workshop was scheduled. IT Incharge Sh. Jit Ghosh explain the knowledge on Basic Computer, Software, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, basic trouble shooting of computer and other day to day uses of computer and its working. Sh. Arup Sarkar, Dy. Director (Boy Programme) assured that these types of workshops will be organized from time to time to enhance thier knowledge. A session on Branding was taken by Ms. Darshana Pawaskar, ChiefExecutiveofCommunication.
INTERNATIONALLITERACYDAY
International Literacy Day was celebrated by PAN India Level by the Bharat Scout and Guides. All the Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders celebrated at various levels. Schools of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, other state associations took active part by organizing various programmes like Literacy Rally, Drawing, Painting, sloganwriting,Plantationetc.etc.
BEST TEACHERS AWARD FROM HON’BLE PRESIDENT
Smt Sapna Anigol, Guide captain of Bagalkot district, Karnataka State received National award for Best Teacher from President of India Smt. Draupadi Murmu and she discussed with Prime Minister of India regarding the various activitiesofthemovementinIndia.
MS. SHARMINM BANU, U-AMBESSADOR WITH UREPORTINDIA
BSG Congratulates Ms. Sharmin Banu, MS for being selected as a U-Ambassador with U-Report India UNICEF. She will be a part of the dynamic and diverse team of young leaders who are committed to amplify the voices of young people in India and in influencing positive change in their communities.
TEACHERSDAYCELEBRATION
The Teachers Day was celebrated by the members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides throughout the country. Scouts/Guides honoured their Scout Masters/Guide Captains, and Trainers in a traditional way by offering Sri Fal, Shawl and garlands with flowers paying tribute to the idol of Dr. Sarvapali Radhakrishnan bycuttingthecakes.
THE REGIONAL LEVEL ADVOCACY WORKSHOP ONSDGSATKOLKATA
The Regional Level Advocacy Workshop on SDGs was organized at the State Training Centre, Ganganagar, Kolkata from 26th to 30th August 2023 under the leadersghip of Sh.Bablu Goswami, Asst.Director, Eastern Region. There were 52 participants from Bihar, East Central Railway, Odisha, South Eastern Railway, and West Bengal. The workshop was inaugurated by the State Chief Commissioner, Shri Debaditya Chakraborty, IAS (Retd) in the presence of Chief CommissionerofScoutsShriShymalKumarBiswas. The day started with B.P . Six/Aerobics/Physical jerks, inspection, flag ceremony. The session on SDGs was taken by the leader of the workshop and participants actively participated in discussion on how young individuals can contributetoovercomingrelatedchallenges. An insight on SDGs was shared by Sh. Bablu Goswami, Asst.Director, Eastern Region and Chappl Rakshit. Following this session, teams were restructured, with each group assigned an SDG for a project through a lottery method. They participated in the discussion on key issues of each SDG and prepared the presentation. Sessions on Community Development, Award and Recognition by Rocky Chowdhary were also dealt in detail. Messenger of Peace initiative was an important session dealt by the LOC covering registration on the WOSM site, blog post uploads, and service project submissions. How to write success story on BSG, Social Media account Icon Award was also an important part. Mr. Sandipan Chowdhury, ASOC(S) was the resource person, who led an engaging advocacy session. A Recommendation Committee was formed to finalize the charter on SDGs and implementation of the Project. Workshop came to an end with All Faiths Prayer on the last dayfollowedbyasessionandistributionofcertificatesandloweringtheflag.
CELEBRATION OF “PACHMARHI DAY” : When the word ‘Pachmarhi” comes to our mind, most of us become nostalgic. In a second, in a flashback, we reach the National Training Centre or National AdventureInstitute.Werememberoursweetmemories,painandpleasure,atPachmarhi.Pachmarhiisa place for Training and also a paradise for Adventure adding values in hundreds of young minds throughcompetentAdultLeaders.
10th September 1956, was the day when the First President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad ji laid the foundationstoneofB.PBhawanatNationalTrainingCentrePachmarhi.
Every year 10th September is celebrated as ‘Pachmarhi Day’ across the country by the members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides. Since, 2020 we observed the day in virtual platform we, the old and new trainers together observe the Day. This year the virtual celebration began with the welcome speech of Mr. Amar B. Chettri, Joint Director of Scouts (Prg. & Trg.). More than 250 members virtually participated in the celebration. Shri S. S. Ray DDSLT, shared the information about Pachmarhi as a Training centre andalsoaparadiseforadventureactivities.
Shri K.P . Mishra, Vice President, National Association and SCC, Odissa while addressing the gathering, highlightedtheimportanceofPachmarhiasacenterofExcellenceandAdventure.Mr.M.S. Qureshi, former DDSLT, Ms. M.N. Machamma, former DDGLT, and Ms. K. Alamelu former JDG were also present in the celebration. They all shared their wonderful memories of Pachmarhi. Chair of the APR –WAGGGSMs.Champakaalsograced theoccasion astheGuestofHonorand motivatedtheTrainers, UnitLeadersandyoungmembers.
Ms. Darshana Pawaskar, Joint Director of Guides (Prog. & Trg.) presented the highlights of the BSG. Different documentaries on NTC and NAI were shown by the IT Team of BSG, which was appreciated by one and all. Dr. Rajkumar Kaushik, Director, BSG addressed the gathering. In his closing speech, he highlighted the importance of Pachmarhi and also shared memories about Pachmahi. A vote of thanks wasproposedbyMs.SurekhaShrivastava,Dy.DirectoroftheGirlProgramme.
A special National Youth Adventure Programme was conducted at Bamboo Motels– Goa from 22nd to 26th August, 2023 in which 149 participantsofChhattisgarhstateparticipated.
The participants were taken to Balaji Temple, located in South Goa amidst greenery. After darshan, participants enjoyed their lunch in the temple premises. The temple committee appreciated the Scouts and Guides for their discipline. The participants visited Shri Manguesh temple which is located at Mangeshi Village in Priol, Ponda taluk, Goa. Shree Mangueshi is the KuldevaofGoudSaraswatBrahman.
In the evening all enjoyed Colva Beach. Most of the participants visited the beach and saw Ocean for the first time and it was lifetime experience in the historic moment when Chandrayaan 3 landing in moon so it enhanced the enjoyment. During Campfireall danced togetherin tune withpatriotic
song and expressed gratitude to all the scientistsofISRO.
TheparticipantswentforshorttrektoMahadev, temple, Verem in the morning and back to the venue and enjoyed swimming in the pool and busy with onsite activities and in the afternoon went to Panaji for marketing and enjoyed the evening in Paulo Cruise, a different enjoyment experience. They enjoyed rain in Goa during returntoVenue.
The programme was conducted by Shri Analendra Sarma, AD/NER with the able assistance by the National Youth Coordinator Mr. Yashpal Hooda and the support and cooperation of the State Contingent Leader Mr. Dilip Kr. Patel, Chhattisgarh and his team members.
ASSAM
“Mera Maati Mera Desh” Matti Ko Naman Veeron Ka Vandan, was observed at the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Assam State Headquarters on 23rd August, 2023. It is the finale of Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav programme. It involved paying tributes tothe“Veers”whoprotectourNation.
SDG 12: Climate Change “Save Nature, Save Earth”. Members of Amirt Prabha RangerTeam Celebrated National Handloom Day on 7th August, 2023 by practising weaving in their houses.
World Scout Scarf Day was observed by Amirt Prabha Ranger Team of Jawahar Lal Nehru College, Boko and other Scouts and Guides of thestateon1stAugust,2023.
ARUNACHALPRADESH
“Be the reason for someone's heartbeat.” On 07th August, Arunachal Pradesh State organized a blood donation camp at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, (TRIHMS) Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh. Youth participated in large number. Local Administrationappreciatedtheinitiative. Arunachal Pradesh, West Siang District conducted District Level Patrol Leader Training & Testing Camp at Government Secondary School New Market, Aalo on 9th September. Door to door Awareness Programme on Malaria, Dengue & Japanese Encephalitis was conducted in Mechukha, Darjeeling Village on 09th September.
BIHAR
Fit India programme was organized by the
Arariya District of Bihar State at Utkramit Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Subhankarpur, Araria on 5th August under the leadership of District Organizing Commissioner Shri Bajnath Prasad.
190 youthsand teachersparticipatedin Physical exercises,pyramids,andvarioustypesofclaps. On 04th August 2023, State Executive Meeting was organized by the Bihar State Bharat Scouts and Guides under the chairmanship of Shri Ram Kumar Singh, State Chief commissioner at State Headquarters, Patna. The agenda-wise meeting was started after BSG Prayer. Shri Bablu Goswami, Assistant Director, Eastern Region joinedthismeetingvrtually
CHHATTISGARH
On 26 August, Maic Rover Crew and Ranger team organized the Diksha Samaroh & Certificate
Distribution Ceremony 2023-24. Hon'ble Shri Satyanarayan Sharma, MLA, Raipur Grameen & National Vice President, BSG was the Chief Guest ofthisprogramme.
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JAMMU&KASHMIR
Mera Mati Mera Desh programme was organized by Riyasi District Jammu & Kashmir and all members brought one punch of mud which will be collected and sent to the National Headquarters, New Delhi by courier.
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Hr.Sec.school, Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir State organised a One Week Plantation Drive from 07/08/2023 to 12/08/2023 as part of our commitment to environmental conservation and awareness. The event aimed to encourage students, teachers, and staff members to actively participate in planting trees to combat climate change and create a greener and healthier environmentforfuturegenerations.
KARNATAKA
The Prime Minister of Republic of South Korea Mr. Han Duck-SOO greeted Mr. Abhishek and Mr. Pragun Purnik, Rovers of Karnataka during the Closing Ceremony of the 25th World Scout Jamboree at Seoul World Cup Stadium on 11th August2023.
State Level Rajyapuraskar Award testing camp for Scouts and Guides was conducted from 9th to 11th August 2023 at 3 Centers (Kondajji, Doddaballapura and Belagavi) and from 11th to 13th August 2023 in the Mysuru Centre. 1463
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KERALA
Basic Course for Ranger Leaders was organised by Kerala State at the State Training Centre, Palode from12thto18thAugustwith43candidates.
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MAHARASHTRA
Awareness Rally and Slogan Competition was arranged in Zilla Parishad Marathi Primary School, Velavad TAL & Dist- Nandurbar, Maharashtra. During Rally 24 Cub Bulbul of Birsa Munda Cub Pack appealed illiterate people in the village to start learning. The Slogan Competition was held for students.
MEGHALAYA
26th State Council Meeting of Meghalaya state was held on 21st August at the Conference Room, Main Secretariat Building, Shillong. The meeting was chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya and President of the Meghalaya Bharat ScoutsandGuides,Shri.D.P .Wahlang,IAS
NAGALAND
Rajyapuraskar Rally of Nagaland State conducetd in the Rajbhavan on 11th September 2023. 43 Scouts and Guides received the Rajya Puraskar from the Hon’bleGovernorofNagaland,Shri.La.Ganesan.
N.E.RAILWAY
Scouters and Guiders Meet was organised by
Gorakhpur District on 20th August with 35 leaders and One Day Hike was organised by Varanasi District on 21stAugustwith42MembersofN.E.Railway.
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Government of India, North Eastern Railway has redeveloped 12 railway stations Banaras, Varanasi City, Azamgarh, Ballia, Deoria Sadar, Basti, Badshahnagar, Aishbagh, Sitapur, Kasganj, Lajkua and Farrukhabad. In this foundation stone laying program for the redevelopment of the said stations, 300 Scouts and Guides performed street plays, patrioticdances.
N.F.
RAILWAY
Tinsukia District Association of Northeast Frontier Railway rendered voluntary service on 07th September in the Janmashtami Festival, organized by Hare Krishna Namhatta Sangha, Tinsukia. Scouts and Guides helped the organizing committee by maintaining law and order during the whole procession which was highly appreciated by the common public. On this occasion, Mariani District distributed Juice and WatertothePassengersattherailwaystation.Annex
ODISHA
1500 saplings were planted by 423 Members of Odisha State during monsoon season at different places of Odisha during last week of July and First week of August 2023. All members have also distributed leaflets, saplings and organized door to door campaigning and created awareness on Plantation in different areas with a slogan " Plant more trees; make theenvironmentpollutionfree iatkc
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RAJASTHAN
Representatives of Rajasthan State Contingent in 25th World Scout Jamboree South Korea were honoured by Mr. Pratap Singh Khachariawas (Cabinet Minister, Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Department of ConsumerAffairs,GovernmentofRajasthan)
The District level President Award and State Award
Scout-Guide and Rover-Ranger training camp was organized at the Chittorgarh District of the Rajasthan
State from 2nd to 6th Sept. The camp was inaugurated by Chandra Shankar Srivastava CO. Sh. Om Prakash Sukhwal, Principal, RNT Collage Kasapan encouraged the Scout Guides and Rover Rangers to contributetowardstheDevelopIndiaandRajasthanMission2030
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SOUTHEASTCENTRALRAILWAY
Swachhta Pakhwada was organized by District Bilaspur of South East Central Railway on 16th September, 2023. A Rally and Street Play related to Swach Bharat Abhiyan was presented in GM's & DRM`sOfficeandRailwayStation.
SOUTHEASTERNRAILWAY
SADVABNA DIWAS was commemorated with a series of meaningful activities on 20th August by South Eastern Railway - ADRA District Association. The observance included All Faith Prayer, Sramdan and a Tree Plantation drive. The event underscored the community's commitment to promoting environmental consciousness,unity,andsharedvalues.
S.W.RAILWAY
Various games activities were organized for the Guides. Workshop was organized for explaining Study Trip with Instructors. Guides Team of UBL District distributed food to the needy persons at nearby railway stations. Scouts and Guides actively took partinHarGharTirangaAbhiyaan.
Guide Company of Hubli district distributed food to the road side vendors near railway station. Guides conducted games and night games acitivity. STC/Gwith guides at railway workshop explained about the study trip withthehelpofinstructors.
SOUTHERNRAILWAY
Chaturtha Charan/Heerak Pankh
Testing Camp for Cubs and Bulbuls was conducted at Hoskote Camping & Training Centre in Perambur from 12th to 13thAugust,2023.
The Southern Railway State Bharat Scouts&GuideshadconductedPhaseII Band Training Camp at GOC from 16th to 20th Augus,23. They also conducted
SpecializedCourseonFirst-AidatGOCfrom16thto20thAugust,2023.
TAMILNADU
Maharishi District of Tamilnadu conducted Nipun Testing Camp for Rovers and Rangers at the State Training Center, Coonoor from 26th to 28th August, 2023 with 64 Rovers and 71 Rangers along with 18 Scouters&Guiders.
24 Districts of Tamil Nadu State conducted the Chaturtha Charan & Heerak Pankh Award Testing Camps in which 2759 Cubs and 2260 Bulbuls werebenefitted.
State Level Cub Bulbul Utsav-2023 was conducted at Bishop Caldwell College, Thoothukudi District from 18th to 20th August, 2023 with 204 Cubs, Bulbuls, Unit Leaders & and Staff members. The camp was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mrs. Regini Henry, Chief Executive Officer – Thoothukudi. The Chief Guest was welcomed by the Colour Party and honoured with CubBulbulGreetings.
Trainer’s Meet 2023 for both Wings was conducted at Bharani Park District from 04th to
06th August, 2023 with the theme “Trainers Empowerment”. More than 113 Trainers (65 Trainers from Scout Wing, 48 Trainers from Guide Wing)from24districtsparticipated.
TELANGANA
Nipun Testing Camp for Rovers was conducted at StateTrainingCentre,Jeedimetla,MedhcalDistrict Telangana State from 17th to 22nd August, 2023 in which 9 Rovers participated. Sri S. Venkateshwarlu, ALT (R) was the Leader of the Course.
Tritiya Sopan Testing Camp for Scouts was conducted at District Headquarters, Kothagudem, Singareni District, Telangana State from 17th to 22nd August, 2023 in which 27 Scouts participated. Sri P . Sai Niranjan, ALT (S), was the LeaderoftheCourse.
Finale of Aazadi Ka Amruth Mahostav “Mera Mati Meri Desh” programme was organized by National Headquarters with the guidance of Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of India. Scouts and Guides from Kamareddy, Bhadrari Kothgudem, Medak, Medchal, Singareni, Nizamabad, Khammam, Hyderabad, Sandareddy, Sirsilla Districts collected Kalasam from DEO & District Chief Commissioner and handed over to Dr. MVC Varalaxmi, State Secretary at State Headquarters, Domalguda, Hyderabad. 125 Scouts and Guides, District Officials and State Officials participated inthisprogramme.
TRIPURA
Scouts and Guides of Dharmanagar District of Tripura State participated in the observance of North District level National Sports Day on the occasion of Major Dhyan Chand's 118th birth anniversary. The members gave services like Water distribution,Fooddistribution,Crowdcontroletc.
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WESTCENTRALRAILWAY
Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 RailwayStationson6thAugust2023undertheAmritBharatStationscheme.Onthisoccasion,about150 Rovers, Rangers, Scouters and Guiders of West Central Railway have given their valuable service at 37 RailwayStations.
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The members of Barrackpore Local Association, North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal State rendered Service in the Jhulan Mela at Nawabganj Ferry Ghat, Ichapore from 26th to 28th August. 15 roversandrangersassistedduringthefestiveevent.
Batanagar Local Association under South 24 Parganas District Association, West Bengal organised Rakshabandhan at Bata Maheshtala area on 30th August, 2023. Vice Chairman of Maheshtala
Municipality Mr. Abutaleb Molla, Chief-Patron cum Chairman-in-Council, Mr. Pijush Das and other dignitaries&memberswerealsopresent.Morethan175scoutsandguidesattendedtheprogramme.
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A group of 17 candidates have participated in theDDUGKYProjectatSirsaCenterofTheBharat Scouts and Guides and completed 3 months of employment along with Rozgaar Mela. Ms. Amandeep Kaur and Ms. Malkito as representative of The Bharat Scouts and Guides, PIA for DDU-GKY, has been honoured by the StateMinister,ShriDevendraSinghBabliandMrs. Amrinder kaur (Retd. IFS) CEO, Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission. The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Skill division has been engaged continuously to upgrade the candidates from ruralbackgrounds.
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HOW TO ENHANCE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS?
It is our experience that participants do not have the ability to sit for 45 minutes and listen attentivelyandactivelytowhatothersaresaying. Active listeners listen with their ears, eyes and mind. They observe and listen to the feelings and emotions as well as literal words so that the total meaning behind the speaker`s messagecanbegrasped. It was found by observation that we can be active listeners, if we follow the belowmentionedtechniques:
1. Be motivated: For this, listener should be willing to make the effort to listen, although it is hard work. Listener should make effort to hear and understand what the speaker is saying.
2. Make eye-contact: Making eye-contact with the speaker focusses our attention and avoid from distraction or diversion. It also encourages the speaker to perform well. Peoplejudgewhetherwearelisteningbylookingatoureyes.
3. Show interest: Through our body language such as nodding our heads and appropriate facial expressions such as smile, together with eye contact, the speaker isconveyedthatweareindeedlistening.
4. Avoid distracting actions: While listening, avoid looking at your watch, scratch the mobile, play with a pencil, looking at sides, scratching your head or sleep divert the attentionofthespeaker.
5. Empathy: Active listeners should develop the ability to understand and share the feelingsofthespeaker.Donotprojectourownneedsand intentionsontothespeaker becausewearelikelytohearwhatwewanttohear.
6. Ask questions: At the end of the speaker`s message, analyse what is heard and seen andaskquestionsrelatedtothetopic,forfurtherunderstandingandclarity.Itassures thespeakerthatwearelistening.
7. Do not interrupt: Let the speaker complete his message or sentences or thoughts, beforeresponding.
8. Donotover-talk: Thereisalwaysatendencyforustospeakourideasthantolistento what others (or the speaker) say. If we are talking more than the speaker is, chances are that we are not listening enough, because we cannot talk and listen at the same time.
9. Don`t pre-judge or draw a premature conclusion: We should be aware of our biases and avoid conclusion based on his or her gender, age, education, ethnic group, status etc. Use the information about the speaker to improve our understanding.
10. Be natural: Do not try to become a compulsive good listener. Do not exaggerate the facial expressions or overdo eye contact by broadening or closing your eyes. Closingtheeyestakethelistenertosleep.Developinglisteningtechniques.
11. Note-making: Noting down important points spelled out by the speaker brings you credibilityandhelpsintheretentionoftheinformation.
12. See the whole picture: Interpret your feelings and come to a conclusion, after understandingwhatthespeakerhassaid.
13. Listen without making judgments or taking a position on an issue. Gain an understandingofthesituationfromtheother’spointofview.
14. Keep an open mind and a positive attitude - even if you don’t agree with what is beingsaid.
15. Focusontheconversationandignoredistractions.
16. Remove external triggers (like your MOBILE) and practice patience by focusing on theotherpersoninsteadofyourownthoughts.
17. Askopen-endedquestionstolearnmore.
18. Paraphrase and summarize what the other person is saying to make sure you fully understand.
To be active listeners is in our hands. We have to control our senses, create interest in the topic presented by the speaker and lastly, we should be patient to sit for some minutes. It is well said by our ancestors that we can be active listeners, if we practice yoga and meditation. For this reason, Scouting gives priority to the above two besides physical exercise and limited food. Hence let us prepare our future generations of youth to be active listeners.
1stSaturdayofeverymonth,OYMSStatecoordinatorsmeet is organized by the National Headquarters to update about the portal. 3rd Meeting of OYMS Coordinators was held on 2nd September virtually. More than 50 coordinators and State officials from 31 state Associations joined to discuss various points like current statistics, upcoming updates, issues and the resolution. Mr. Arup Sarkar, Deputy Director of Scouts (Boy Programme) asked all the coordinators to take this matter seriously and set a target to complete the registration as soon as possible. He also informed to all the states that the National Headquarters is always ready to provide assistance to all the states in terms of OYMS registration and to bring 100 percent BSG members to the BSGOYMSportalassoonaspossible.
QUIZ NO. 288
Note: Your answers along with recent passport size photographs should reach us on or before 15th October, 2023. The names and photos of first five lucky winners with correct answers will be publishedinthe magazineof October,2023. issue.
1. NamethecountrywhereScoutingwasfounded.
2. WhenwasGirlScoutMovementfounded?
3. WhowasthefirstPresidentoftheGirlGuides?
4. Howmanytraditionalagegroupsweretherebetween1920and1940inmostScoutsorganizations?
5. WhendidB.P .becomeaColonel?
6. WhowrotethestoryofBadenPowell?
7. WhatinspiredB.P .tostartScouting/Guiding?
8. WhatwasthenicknamegiventoB.P .bytheAfricans?
9. WhatisWoodcraft?
10. WhatisthemostenjoyablepartofScout`sorGuide`slife?
ANSWER QUIZ NO. 287
1. PachmarhiDay
2. CarbondioxideandMethane
3. It is the total amount of greenhouse gases including Carbon dioxide and Methane that aregeneratedbyhumanactions.
4. GoldenArrow
5. Nine
6. ShearLashingMark-02
7. SlipReefKnot
8. SouthKorea
9. Northern Poland (Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship).In2027
10. ChempakaEmalinPahamin
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25/09/2023
TOTAL PAGES : 32
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