BSG Magazine March 2017

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March, 2017

The Bharat Scouts and Guides Creating a Better World

Shri B. I. Nagarale, IAS (Retd.), Chief National Commissioner is being felicitated with “Silver Lion Award” the highest award of Srilanka Scout Association by Shri Maithripala Sirisena, H.E. President of Sri Lanka on 22nd February 2017 at Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo for his service of the most exceptional nature.

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Glimpses of State Level Executives’ Meet at NHQ, New Delhi from 26th to 28th February, 2017

Views of meetings of National Scout/Guide Committee, Planning Committee and National Executive Committee held in March, 2017

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THE BHARAT SCOUTS & GUIDES

Thought for the Month “Silence and Self-control is non-violence.”

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Vol. 63

March, 2017

No. 03

CONTENTS From Editor’s Desk

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Personally Speaking

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Achievement 2016-17 at a glance

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GSAT Certificate

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Dr. H.P. Chhetri National Commissioner (Scout)

National Events

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Dr. (Smt.) V. Vijayalakshmi National Commissioner (Guide)

National Training Centre, Pachmarhi

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ADVISORY BOARD

National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi

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Shri P. Vishwanath International Commissioner (Scout)

Regional Events

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Dr. Rakesh Dhawan International Commissioner (Guide)

World Thinking Day

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Dr. Sadhu Singh Randhawa Dy. National Commissioner (Scout)

Reports from States

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Smt. A. Swer Dy. National Commissioner (Guide)

Quiz No. 214

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Our National Training Centre, Pachmarhi and National Adventure Institute conducted prestigious event of February-19th International Adventure Programme from 2nd to 8th February, 2017 with 214 participants.

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A Course for Leader Trainers (Scout Wing) was held at National Training Centre, Pachmarhi from 4th to 8th February, 2017 in which 15 participants from Bhutan Scouts Association and 10 from different states of India participated. A Course for Assistant Leader Trainers (Scout Wing) was conducted at National Training Centre, th th Pachmarhi from 15 to 19 January, 2017 with 21 participants. The infrastructure development of National Training Centre is progressing as planned.

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National Level Tribal Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger Meet was held at State Training Centre,

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Nagarjun, Ramtek, Nagpur, Maharashtra from 28th January to 1st February, 2017 in which 111 Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers and Unit Leaders participated. National Integration Camp at the State Training Centre, Jeedimetla (Hyderabad), Telangana State Bharat Scouts and Guides was th rd held from 30 January to 3 February, 2017 in which 315 Scouts and Guides from 20 States participated.

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Ticket to Life Project is an initiative supported by World Scout Bureau for promotion of Scouting among children belonging to difficult areas with a view to promote community based Scouting and eradication of child labour. A National Level coordinators gathering for TTL was held at Yellow Ribbon Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand from 31st January to 3rd of February, 2017. Shri Arup Sarkar attended the event representing Bharat Scouts and Guides.

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I am very happy to share with you that I was privileged to receive the “Silver Lion” Award from H.E. President of Sri Lanka on 22nd February 2017 in recognition of my contribution for International Scouting as a member of APR Scout Committee. This is the highest Award of Sri Lanka Scouts Association.

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The State Level Executive Meet, Scout/Guide Committee, National Planning Committee and National Executive Committee are scheduled to be held in the last week of February and first week of March to review the achievement of activities of State Associations and National Level Events. The plan for 2017-2018 will also be prepared in consultation with representatives of states for achieving our Vision for 2024.

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With Scouting/Guiding Greetings.

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BHARAT SCOUTS & GUIDES, NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2016-2017 AT A GLANCE Bharat Scouts & Guides continue to enjoy a prominent place in international Scouting and Guiding. BSG received the following International Award during the year 2016-17.

(1)

Shri B.I. Nagarale, Chief National Commissioner received -"SATYAWIRA MADHYA FRIENDSHIP AWARD" of Indonesia Scout Association.

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Bharat Scouts & Guides recognized as Messengers of Peace Hero-Instituted by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Shri B.I.Nagarale, Chief National Commissioner received -"SILVER LION AWARD" of Boy Scouts of Sri Lanka.

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Shri M.A. Khalid, Former IC (S) received -"SILVER LION AWARD" of Boy Scouts of Sri Lanka.

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Smt. Sandhya Chakraborty of West Bengal and Ms. Saroja.P of Karnataka were conferred "Asia-Pacific Achievement Award" by WAGGGS.

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Ms. Meghana Belawadi was elected to APR WAGGGS Committee.

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Bharat Scouts and Guides hosted 3 APR NSO Coordinators Meet of Messengers of Peace Initiative in April, 2016.

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Bharat Scouts and Guides received "GSAT" certificate.

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Bharat Scouts and Guides will host 36 World Conference of WAGGGS in New Delhi.

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At National Level I.

17th National Jamboree was conducted successfully at Mysuru, Karnataka with 30,000 participants.

President of India inaugurated the Jamboree.

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Centenary year of Cubing was celebrated with various programmes with special Cub Bulbul Utsav and Cub/Bulbul Unit Leaders Meet.

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The renovation and beautification of the National Headquarters Building is completed. Development of NTC and NYC is progressing.

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Chief National Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides is nominated member of National Youth Coordination Committee of Government of India.

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Annual Rashtrapati Award Rally held on 5 December 2016 at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

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Golden Arrow Award Rally held on 22nd February at NHQ.

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17 National level events and Regional level events were conducted successfully.

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VIII. 35 Training programmes of Adult Leaders of both wings were conducted at NTC and elsewhere.

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In Prime Minister's Shield Competition 2015-16 – 16 Scout and Guide Units submitted Log Books.

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In Upa-Rashtrapati Award 2015- 13 Rover and 6 Ranger Units submitted log books.

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In Lakshmi Mazumdar Award 2016- 3 Scout, 3 Guide and One Ranger Units submitted the Log books.

We continue to participate in all initiates of Government of India and Swachh Bharat initiative I being followed with a monthly news letter for wide publication of our efforts.

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Dear Shri Nagarale Ji,

Shri B. I. Nagarale, I. A. S. (Retd.)

Chief National Commissioner The Bharat Scouts & Guides National Headquarters #16, M. G. Marg, I.P. Estate New Delhi-110002

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The "Golden Arrow Award Rally" camp was conducted at National Youth Complex, Gadpuri, Haryana from 21 to 23 February 2017. 307 Cubs and Bulbuls with Unit Leaders from 16 States (Andhra Pradesh-15, Chhattisgarh-19, Delhi12, Eastern Railway-15, Haryana-20, Karnataka-26, Kerala-9, Kendriya Vidyalaya Samiti-27, Maharashtra-30, Manipur-3 Northern Railway-5, Punjab-34, Rajasthan-34, Southern Railway-15, Tamilnadu-29 and West Bengal-14) and 07 Staff Members participated.

The "Golden Arrow Award Rally" was started on 21st February 2017 with Registration, Flag Ceremony/Bulbul Tree followed by Integration session in the afternoon. In the evening, rehearsal for receiving Award was conducted, followed by Red Flower/Kalrav.

22nd being the joint Birth Day of Lord and Lady B. P. their statues were garlanded. Soon after Flag, all the participants and staff proceeded to National Headquarters for Award Rally. In the forenoon of the day, a Rally was organised. National Commissioner (Guides) Dr. (Smt.) V. Vijyalakshmi and National Commissioner (Scouts) Dr. H. P. Chettri were the guests. Apart from these, members of High Level Committee Shri Vishu Kohli and Shri Satpal Bhatia were also present. Shri K. Sukumara, Director, Bharat Scouts and Guides extended welcome to the guests and the members present. The Cubs and Bulbuls were presented the certificates of Golden Arrow Award by the Guests present in the Rally. Cubs and Bulbuls presented a beautiful cultural programme which was eye catching. Ms. M.N. Machamma, Dy. Director Guide Leader Training proposed vote of thanks. The programme was conducted by Shri A. B. Chettri, Dy. Director (B.P.). All the participants were taken for an educational tour in Delhi which was a memorable one for the participants of the Rally.

22nd being the Thinking Day all over the globe, a lucky dip was organized in connection with fund raising which is a part of the day's celebration. The winners were given prizes too. rd

On 23 All Faiths Prayer Meeting was conducted followed by flag. After the open session, flag was lowered and with the singing of National Anthem the Rally came to an end. Ms. M.N. Machamma, was the Leader of the Camp.

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National Level 01 Rashtrapati Rover Award Testing Camp for the year 2016 was conducted at National Youth Complex, Gadpuri, Haryana from 16th to 20th February, 2017 in which 305 Rovers from Northern Region, Southern Region and Eastern Region namely Delhi, E.C. Railway, East Cost Railway, Eastern Railway, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, N.C. Railway, N.E. Railway, Northern Railway, Odisha, Punjab, S.E. Railway, Southern Railway, S.W. Railway, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal states participated.

The camp was started with Flag Ceremony. In integration section LOC welcomed the Rovers and Staff members. The camp was conducted strictly according to the guidelines of the National Headquarters. Written, Oral and Practical

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March-2017 tests were conducted on the various subjects like mapping, first aid, estimation, pioneering, camp craft, flags, prayer and National anthem etc. Log Books on various activities and Proficiency Badges were checked. Apart from regular testing, Rovers rendered their service to the camp site.

On 19th evening, Dr. K. Sukumara, Director, Bharat Scouts and Guides along with Prof. E.U. Rajan, National Headquarters Commissioner (Southern Region), BSG, NHQ and Shri Amar B. Chettri, Dy. Director (Boy Programme) visited the testing camp. The Director in his speech appreciated the Rovers for their smartness and wearing of correct uniform. He blessed all the Rovers for their future life.

On 20th morning All Faiths Prayer meeting was conducted. WAGGGS and WOSM initiative were discussed with the Rovers. Final inspection was conducted before closing formalities and lowering of Flag. The camp came to an end with singing of National Anthem. Shri Mahinder Sharma, LT (R) & ROC (S), Western Region along with other staff members worked day and night to make the testing camp successful. Shri Arup Sarkar, LT (R), Assistant Director, Northern Region was the Leader of the Camp.

Meetings Meetings : State Level Executives’ Meet The State Level Executives' Meet was organized at NHQ th th from 26 to 28 Feb.16 under the leadership of Mr. K. Sukumara, Director. 129 state officials from 45 states attended the Meet. All the officials were divided into three groups i.e. STATE SECRETARIES, STCs & SOCs. The meet was inaugurated by Shri B.I. Nagarale, Chief National th Commissioner on 26 February 2017 at 10.30 a.m. in the conference Hall of National Headquarters. Dr. H.P Chettri, National Commissioner (Scouts) and Dr. V. Vijayalaksmi, National Commissioner (Guides), addressed the participants.

During the meet, analytical statements of different departments were presented by the officers of NHQ and NTC. Assistant Directors of the region and NAI presented the achievements in their States and also shared their success stories. Schedule of events for 2017-18 is also prepared. Discussion on different issues was made.

A recommendation committee consisting of 10 experienced leaders to recommend the road map of largest youth movement of our country was formed basing on the discussion and interaction held during the meet. th

The Closing Function was held on 28 February 2017 where Shri B. I. Nagarale, IAS (Retd.) Chief National Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dr. H.P Chettri, National Commissioner (Scouts) and Dr. S.S. Randhawa, Dy. National Commissioner (Scouts) were present and addressed the gathering. This is the first time in the history of BSG when 45 states represented in the State Level Exeucitive Meet.

The meet was conducted by Shri K. Sukumara, Director Bharat Scouts & Guides as Meet Director under the patronage of Chief National Commissioner and advice of National Commissioner (Scout and Guides) ably assisted by the professionals from NHQ, NTC, Regional offices and NAI.

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National Scout Committee and National Guide Committee The Joint Meeting of National Scout Committee and National Guide Committee of Bharat Scouts and Guides met at the National Headquarters, New Delhi on 2nd March, 2017 under the chairmanship of Dr. H.P. Chhetri, National Commissioner of Scouts and Dr. (Smt.) V. Vijayalakshmi, National Commissioner of Guides of the BS&G respectively. The committee discussed the achievements of the Scout and Guide Wings at various levels.

National Planning Committee The National Planning Committee of Bharat Scouts and Guides met at the National Headquarters, New Delhi on 3rd March, 2017 under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Chief National Commissioner Shri B. I. Nagarale, I.A.S. (Retd.).

The meeting was attended by State Chief Commissioners of various State Associations and representatives of the State Associations. The committee discussed the achievements of the State Associations at various levels and the plan of the National Association for the next decade. The Committee also discussed the programmes in detail for the year 2017-18 and recommended the same to the National Executive Committee. The Development cum Renovation works taken-up at the NHQ, New Delhi, NTC and NAI, Pachmarhi and NYC, Gadpuri were also discussed by the committee members.

Shri K. P. Mishra, Vice President of the National Association who attended the meeting representing Odisha state put forth his suggestions for better results. Shri P. Vishwanath, International Commissioner (S), Dr. H. P. Chhetri, National Commissioner (S), Dr. Sadhu Singh Randhawa, Dy. National Commissioner (S), Smt. Amelia Swer, Dy National Commissioner (G), Shri A.K. Absar, State Chief Commissioner, Assam also participated in the deliberations. Shri P. Vishwanath, International Commissioner (S) briefed about the successful conduct of 17th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides. Dr. K. Sukumara, Director, BSG welcomed the members. The meeting came to an end with Vote of thanks to the Chair and the members by Smt. Surekha Shrivastava, Joint Director (SS) I/C, BSG.

National Executive Committee Meeting The National Executive Committee of Bharat Scouts and Guides met at the National Headquarters, New Delhi on 4th March, 2017 under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Chief National Commissioner Shri B. I. Nagarale, I.A.S. (Retd.).

The meeting reviewed the performance of the year 2016-17, effectiveness of NTC, NAI and Regional officers. The Committee accepted the schedule of events for the year 2017-18. The members appreciated the arrangements made in the 17th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides held at Mysuru, Karnataka from 29th December 2016 to 4th January 2017.

The Development cum Renovation works taken-up at the NHQ, New Delhi, NTC and NAI, Pachmarhi and NYC, Gadpuri were also discussed by the committee members. Dr. K. Sukumara, Director, BSG welcomed the members.

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National Training Centre, Pachmarhi Shri Paras Jain, Hon'ble Minister of Energy, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh and State Chief Commissioner BS&G M.P. visited National Training Centre, Pachmarhi Shri Paras Jain, Hon'ble Minister of Energy, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh and State Chief Commissioner BS&G, M.P. th visited NTC Pachmarhi on 15 Feb, 2017 at 2.00 PM. All the staff members including Shri M. S. Qureshi, Jt. Director, NTC, Shri Siddharth Mohanty, Asst. Director, NAI and Shri Nikumbhe Yogesh S., Estate Manager were present.

The Minister and State Chief Commissioner was attending the Govt. of Madhya Pradesh Ministers` Meeting at Pachmarhi. Shri M. S. Qureshi, Jt. Director, NTC invited him to visit the campsite which he has kindly accepted.

Jt. Director, NTC and other officials welcomed him by presenting a bouquet. Officials and all the staff members of NTC and NAI were introduced to him. He blessed the staff members and asked to work whole heartedly with Scout/Guide spirit. He was presented two proposals- one, for electrification of campsite and the other, Solar Project which he assured to fulfil as per rules. He has instructed the MPEB Engineer on the spot over phone and asked to solve the problem positively within one month. Then he went round the campsite, met the participants of NAI and students of Laxmi Bai Physical Education University who were attending their Annual Leadership camp at Thurman Park. He was very happy to see the campsite and assured all possible support from his side.

WAGGGS Global Initiatives Jammu and Kashmir One day Surf Smart Training Programme was conducted by Surf Smart Team J&K at Guru Nanak Public School, Jammu, on 17th Feb.2017 in which 52 Scouts, Guides and Unit Leaders participated. The progmme was inaugurated

by Director of the School. He highlighted some facts of Modern Technology and shared them with all the participants; he deeply highlighted the importance of Safe Surfing which is the need of the hour. The participants took active part in all the activities and highly liked some activities like Beet the Virus, Avatars, Block it.

At the closing, the Principal of the School distributed the certificates and badges to all the participants. The programme was conducted by Mr. Haroon Malik. Mrs. Neelam (Guide Captain) proposed vote of thanks.

One day Surf Smart Training Programme was held at Hertiage Public School, Sanik Colony, Jammu on 23rd February 2017 in which 82 Scouts, Guides and Adult Leaders from the school took active part in all the three activities of Surf Smart. The training Programme was conducted by Mr. Haroon Malik, Coordinator, Surf Smart Team J&K and was assisted by Miss Ritika Sharma Team member.

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Sikkim "Stop Violence" Programme under the Global Advocacy Programme project of WAGGGS was conducted by the Scouts and Guides of Duga th Secondary School, East District of Sikkim on 27 February in their School under the guidance of Unit Leader Mrs. Lalita Koirala, Guide Captain.

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National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi 359th National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi from 15 to 21 February 2017. 35 participants and 09 staff members from–NVS Shillong Region (23), W.R.S. College, Dehri, Himachal Pradesh (06), Rajasthan (03), E. Railway (01) and West Bengal (02) participated.

During the programme, activities such as Rappling, Valley Crossing, Rock Climbing, Obstacles Crossing, Riffle Shooting, Archery, Horse Riding and Boating. All the participants enjoyed the trekking to Bee fall, Jatashankar, Rajendra Giri, Lot Shrung, Pandav Cave and Sangum. Free Being Me and Surf Smart sessions were dealt by Ms. Bilkish Shaikh, Jr. Instructor. Under "SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN" participants cleaned the surroundings of "BEE FALL". They also gave instructions to shopkeepers and tourists how they can help to keep the tourist spots clean.

On 20th February 2017, Shri Kamal from Germany was the Chief Guest. The Cultural programme was appreciated by the guests. The programme was organised under the Leadership of Shri Siddharth Mohanty, Assistant Director, NAI with the assistance of Ms. Bilkish Shaikh, Jr. Instructor, Shri Aman Singh Thakur, Shri Vivek Kumar Das, Jr. Instructors, Shri Sazeed Mohammad, Office Secretary and invited staff.

360th National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi from 1

st

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to 7 March 2017. 99 participants and 11 staff members from– Maharashtra (02), Himachal Pradesh (21), Haryana (03), Uttar Pradesh (18) and St. Mont Fort School Bhopal (54) participated.

During the programme, activities such as Rappling, Valley Crossing, Rock Climbing, Obstacles Crossing, Riffle Shooting, Archery, Horse Riding and Boating. All the participants enjoyed the trekking to Bee fall, Jatashankar, Rajendra Giri, Lot Shrung, Pandav Cave and Sangum. Free Being Me and Surf Smart sessions were dealt by Ms. Bilkish Shaikh, Jr. Instructor. Under "SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN" participants cleaned the surroundings of "BEE FALL". They also gave instructions to shopkeepers and tourists how they can help to keep the tourist spots clean.

On 06th March 2017, Members of NAI / NTC staff attended the Grand Campfire as special invitees. The Cultural programme was appreciated by the guests. The programme was organised under the Leadership of Shri Siddharth Mohanty, Assistant Director, NAI with the assistance of Ms. Bilkish Shaikh, Jr. Instructor, Shri Aman Singh Thakur, Shri Vivek Kumar Das, Jr. Instructors, Shri Sazeed Mohammad, Office Secretary and invited staff.

FELLOWSHIP MEMBERS State Name Date of Birth Scouting Qualification Professional Scouting Experience

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Award

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Tamilnadu Shri V. J. Purantharan 05.05.1962 HWB (Cub) Sr. General Manager (Sales and Marketing), INO National Ltd., Chennai He joined the movement as a Scout in 1976, Rover in 1979, as a Cub Master in 1980, D.C.M., East Chennai District in 1987, Headquarters Commissioner (Cubs), East Chennai from 2008 to 2014 and Group Leader (Scouts) of Jim Scout Group.

Bar to Medal of Merit- 1998

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NATIONAL ADVENTURE PROGRAMME FROM APRIL, 2017 TO MARCH, 2018 Adventure is not only for fun and entertainment but also for education. To be with nature in its present form is utmost important in our life. It surely satisfies our truth seeking hunger. Pachmarhi provides such a multitude of natural attraction and its spell is so deep that one cannot resist the temptation of visiting again and again this land.

We have great pleasure to announce the Adventure Programmes to be conducted at The Bharat Scouts & Guides, National Adventure Institute at Pachmarhi, Dist. Hoshangabad (M.P)- 461881 during the summer &winter season of 2017-2018.

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APRIL

11 Apr. 2017

17 Apr. 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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07

APRIL

21 Apr. 2017

27 Apr. 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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07

MAY

04 May 2017

10 May 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

th

07

MAY

16 May 2017

22 May 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

th

07

MAY

30 May 2017

05 June 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

th

07

MAY

08 June 2017

14 June 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

th

07

MAY

17 June 2017

23 June 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

th

07

OCT

02 Oct 2017

08 Oct 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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OCT

10 Oct 2017

16 Oct 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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OCT

24 Oct 2017

30 Oct 2017

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300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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NOV

02 Nov 2017

08 Nov 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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NOV

14 Nov 2017

20 Nov 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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DEC

05 Dec 2017

11 Dec 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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DEC

13 Dec 2017

19 Dec 2017

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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JAN

03 Jan 2018

09 Jan 2018

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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JAN

10 Jan 2018

16 Jan 2018

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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JAN

23 Jan 2018

29 Jan 2018

200.00

300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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02 Feb 2018

08 Feb 2018

600.00

400.00

3500.00

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21 Feb 2018

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06 Mar 2018

12 Mar 2018

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300.00

3000.00

3500.00

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MAR

15 Mar 2018

21 Mar 2018

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300.00

3000.00

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379 NAP 380 NAP 381 NAP

21 Awards Nyeri, Kenya In 1887 19 years Professor NTC, Pachmarhi Sistha Rajsurya Liandogo Be Always Ready Kikuyu

ANSWER TO QUIZ NO. 213

Congratulation Name : J.I. Neha Address : 28/1, V.M.K. Nagar, Dharapuram State : Tamilnadu Age : 15

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Name : T. Atchaya Address : Perumal Kovil Street, Devapandalam State : Tamilnadu Age : 16 E-mail : susaiscout@gmail.com

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REGIONAL EVENTS Western Region Regional Level Cub Bulbul Utsav The Regional Headquarters, Western Region conducted Cub Bubul Utsav at STC, Ramtek, Nagpur, Maharashtra from 5th to 9th March 2017. 140 Cubs and Bulbul from 6 States of WR participated.

On 5th, Utsav was started with the registration and Flag ceremony.

During the Utsav Cub/Bulbul Greeting, Group Song, Story Telling, Play acting, Tara story/Jungle Dance, Paper Cutting, Totam Pole/Six Corner, Red Flower, Kalrav, Group Dance, Drawing painting and Model making competition were organized. All the participants enjoyed the competitions. Cubs and Bulbuls visited "Buddha Temple" near by Ramtek, Nagpur, Maharashtra. th

On 8 , closing ceremony `Kalrav` was organized. Hon'ble Shri B. I. Nagrale, Chief National Commissioner of BS&G was the Chief Guest. Shri Vasant Kale, S. C. (S), BS&G, Maharashtra, Ms. Sarika Bangadkar, Jt. Secretary, Maharashtra, Shri R.R. Jaiswal, Headquarters Commissioner, BS&G, Shri Bangadkar, Advocate Legal Advisor of BS&G, Maharashtra, Shri Tallar, DCC, BS&G, Nagpur, Shri Anasane, DTC, Nagpur were also present. Cubs and Bulbuls presented a very colorful programme in Kalrav. Certificates and Prizes were distributed to participants by the Hon'ble CNC. They celebrated World Women's Day on 8th March.

"Messenger of Peace" activity and "Free Being Me" was organized by Mrs. Manisha, DOC (G), Shri Lalit Mishra, DOC (S) and Shri Billorkar, DOC (S) under the supervision of Leader of the Utsav. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was successfully conducted by Unit leaders.

Mrs. Kumud Mehra, Asst. Director, Western Region was the Leader of the Utsav. She was ably assisted by Shri Haribhau Mahekare, LT (C), Mrs. Surekha Tonde, ALT(B) from Maharashtra, Shri Anand Ram Baghel, ALT(C) and Shri Gori Moli, ALT(B), Mrs. Sarswati Giriya, HWB (B) from Chhattisgarh, Shri Lalit Kumar Mishra, Pre-ALT (C) from Madhya Pradesh, Mrs. Nirmala, HWB(B), Ms. Manisha, DOC (G) and Shri Bilorkar, DOC (S) from Maharashtra.

On 9th, morning, All Faiths Prayer was conducted. After completing the closing formalities, lowering of BSG flag and singing of National Anthem the Utsav was declared closed. The Utsav was conducted as per the guidelines of the National Headquarters. The accommodation and physical arrangements were good and tasty food was supplied by the Host State. Ø The Bharat Scouts & Guides, Western Regional Headquarters has organized 06th Rashtrapati Scout Award Testing Camp – 2016 at National Youth Complex, Gadpuri, Haryana from 03rd to 07th Feb. 2017 in which 90 Scouts from Rajasthan participated. Ø The Bharat Scouts & Guides, Western Regional Headquarters has organized 07th Rashtrapati Scout Award th th Testing Camp – 2016 at State Training Centre, Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from 10 to 14 Feb. 2017 in which 122 Scouts from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, N. W. Rly., S. E. C. Railway and W. Railway participated.

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World Thinking Day on 22nd February 2017 NTC/NAI, Pachmarhi nd

The Thinking Day was celebrated in NTC office on 22 Feb, 2017 in which all the staff members of National Training Centre, National Adventure Institute and staff of National Project Construction Company Ltd. were present.

Ms. Bilkish Shaikh, Junior Instructor, NAI extended a warm welcome to all the members who were present in the function. Garland and flowers were offered by Sh. M. S. Qureshi, Jt. Director, NTC. Sh. Deepak, Site Engineer of NPCC, Sh. Nikumbhe Yogesh S., Estate Manager, Sh. Sunil Patel, Computer Operator, Sh. Sridhar Sahoo, Accountant and all other staff members were present.

Sh. Siddharth Mohanty, Assistant Director lighted the lamp. He gave brief information about the Thinking Day. Sh. M. S. Qureshi, Jt. Director, NTC explained importance of the day and the expectations by Bharat Scouts & Guides on the occasion of Thinking Day. Ms. Bilkish Shaikh, Jr. Instructor, NAI proposed Vote of Thanks.

Thinking Day was celebrated in Kendriya Vidyalaya Pachmarhi in a Grand manner. Sh. M. S. Qureshi, Jt. Director, NTC was the Chief Guest. All Faiths Prayer Meeting was conducted. Songs were sung by Scouts and Guides. Mrs. Anjali Atri, Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya has expressed her views of Thinking Day. Importance was given to involve non uniformed students who have also joined in presenting songs and games. Sweets etc. were distributed to all the students. Sh. M. S. Qureshi, Jt. Director, NTC explained the original idea of the Thinking Day to the children and got a commitment from all the children that they will enrol at least one member who is non uniformed. Sh. P.N.Tiwari, Scout Master, KV Pachmarhi proposed vote of thanks. The programme was conducted by Ms. Alam Ara, Guide Captain, K.V. Pachmarhi.

Western Region The Bharat Scouts & Guides, Western Regional Headquarters celebrated nd "World Thinking Day" on 22 Feb. 2017 in the presence of Dy. Director Guide Leader Training, Asst. Director, Eastern Region, Asst. Director, Southern Region and Staff of the Western Regional Headquarters & National Youth Complex, Gadpuri, Haryana Staff.

IISD Celebrates the World Thinking Day and Scouts & Guides Founder's Day nd

International Indian School, Dammam celebrated the World Thinking Day on 22 February, 2017, with a variety of cultural programmes and different informative and variety entertainment programmes. The Founder's Day of International Boy Scouts and Girl Guides movement was also celebrated as the World Thinking Day. This day happened to be the birth anniversary of Lady Baden-Powell and Lord Baden-Powell, the founder's of International Scouts and Guides movement. During the ceremony, the scout boys of classes III - VIII standards delivered the scout promise and scout law displaying colourful placards. The scout cubs presented a melodious action song on social services which had the message of scout movement in it. The power point presentation highlighted some important events in the life of Lord Baden Powell and also gave the glimpses about what led to the start of the scout movement.

The welcome address was given by the Headmaster Upper Primary Boys section Mr. Mohammad Ismail and the vote of thanks was delivered by the Headmaster Boys Middle section Mr. Lawrence Varghese. The speech by the Principal

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Dr. E.K. Mohammed Shaffe emphasized on the need to strengthen the scout movement by spreading the message of cooperation and brotherhood in the society through the agency of scouts.

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Nrrhlx<+ Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l NRrhlx<+ jkT; }kjk 22 Qjojh dks LdkmV&xkbM ds laLFkkid ykMZ csMsu ikWosy rFkk ysMh csMsu ikWosy ds tUe fnol dks **fopkj fnol** ds :i esa jkT; eq[;ky; lfgr dksjck] egkleqan] lfDr] jk;x<+] ckyksn] tkatxhj&pkaik] ukjk;.kiqj rFkk jk;iqj ftyksa esa euk;k x;kA ykMZ csMsu ikWosy rFkk ysMh csMsu ikWosy ds fp= ij ekY;kiZ.k dj eksecRrh tykdj dk;ZØe dk mn~?kkVu fd;kA rRi'pkr çfrHkkfx;ksa us loZ/keZ izkFkZuk lHkk] laxhr] HkfDre; izkFkZuk] yksdu`R; o ns'kHkfDr xhr çLrqr fd;sA Jh xtsUnz ;kno] jkT; eq[; vk;qDr us ykMZ csMsu ikWosy dh thouh ij foLrkj iwoZd fooj.k izLrqr djrs gq, crk;k fd vkt fo'o ds 217 ns'k LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds lnL; gS vkSj ge ,d vUrjkZ"Vªh; laLFkk ls tqM+dj vius ns'kokfl;ksa dks Hkkoh ukxfjd cuus ds fy;s rS;kj dj jgs gSaA World Think Day was celebrated by District Scouts-Guides of Bilaspur. All faiths prayer was also organized. Smt. Beena Yadav, Smt Madhuri Yadav, D.T.C. and Smt. Chandra Prabha Paswan helped in the distribution of Certificates.

Shri Vijay Yadav anchored the program.

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Delhi Delhi State BS&G organised "World Thinking Day/Foundation Day" to mark the birthday of Lord Baden Powell and Olave Baden Powell on 22.02.2017 in the premises of SHQ, Delhi with the blessings, guidance and under the patronage of State Chief Commissioner, Dr. (Ms.) Manik Barsaley. State officials, Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers were present on the Day. Rovers were presented Medals on the day for their service and contribution to the growth and development of scouting.. Shri Rajeev Sharma, addressed the participants and Shri S.P. Sharma, SOC (S) expressed thanks to the members and officials present on the occasion.

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Jammu and Kashmir "World Thinking Day" 2017, was celebrated at State Headquarters, Jammu on 22nd February, 2017. Most venerated Jenab Neem Akhter Andrabi, Hon'ble Minister for P.W.D (President of J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides) was the Chief Guest. Shri Sunil Sharma, Hon'ble Minister of State Transport (Independent charge), Youth Services and Sports, Revenue R and B, Rural Development & Panchayti Raj Agriculture production, presided over the function, while Advisors, Mtr Sakina Bano, Shri Sohail Kazami, Smt. Raj Bharati and Mtr. Nasreen Khan were the Guests of Honour on this occasion.

The Chief Guest, most venerated Jenab Neem Akhter Andrabi, Hon'ble Minister for P.W.D (President of J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides) blessed the participants and appreciated the steps being taken to spread the message of this noble movement to every corner of the State. Shri I. D. Soni, State Commissioner in his address informed the Chief Guest about the difficulties this movement is facing and impressed upon the Chief Guest to help it grow in a big way through open handed support from his side. Mtr. Nasreen Khan, Advisor presented the vote of thanks.

Karnataka Ø In connection with World Thinking Day, a cleanliness Programme and Cycle Rally were organised at Rajivanagar near Udupi on 22.02.2017. Ø Hassan District BSG of Karnataka has organised a Blood Donation Camp on 28.02.2017 to celebrate World Thinking Day in a special manner.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan World Thinking Day and Founder's Day was celebrated by Kendriya Vidyalaya, KV Adilabad, KV Dharwad, KV Sector5, Dawarka, KV Sector-12, Dawarka, KV Phulera, KV Bhimtal, KV Andal, KV No. 5, Jaipur, KV No. 1, S.N. Puram, Vijayawada, KV Rohtak, KV Hisar Cantt., KVS Tinsukia Region, KV AFS Arjangarh, KV Balaghat, KV Jhunjhunu, KV Raiganj, KV Harsinghpura, KV, RWF, Yelahanka, Bangalore, KV Jalore, KV Gachibowli, KV ONGC, Panvel, KV NDA Khadakwasla, KV NRC Nasik, KV RRC Fatehgarh, KV Luknow Cantt., K.V.(SPM), Hoshangabad, KV New Cantt Allahabad, KV ARC Doom Dooma, KV Jharsuguda, K V Sabarmati, KV FRI Dehradun, KV No. 1, Calicut, KV AFS Salua, KV No. 2 AFS Adampur, KV Pauri, Garhwal, KV No.2, JLA, Bareilly Cantt., KV Khargone, KV Silchar Region and KVS Rachi Region etc. The thinking day theme 'Grow' was emphasised. The portrait of Lord Baden Powell was garlanded. All Faiths Prayer was held to spread the message of secularism among the Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders.

KV Sabarmati organized Cubs Bulbul Utsav on February 22, 2017 being the birthday of Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, founder of Scout Guide movement. The chief guest Mr. Avijit Panda, Principal was welcomed

by Color Party to the Flag Hoisting spot. Students put up speeches about Lord Baden Powell's life. They conducted many activities such as English-Hindi Poem Recitation, Quiz, Drawing-Painting, Story Telling, Fancy Dress, Folk Dance and Group Song etc.

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e/; çns'k Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l e/; çns'k jkT; eq[;ky; ds lHkkxkj esa Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds laLFkkid ykMZ ,oa ysMh csMsu ikWosy ds tUefnol dks fopkj fnol ds :i esa 22 Qjojh] 2017 dks euk;kA bl volj ij Jh Mh-,l- jk?ko] jkT; vk;qDr ¼LdkmV½ us ykMZ ,oa ysMh csMsu ikWosy ds fp= ij Ja)ktfy vfiZr dh rFkk Jh çdk'k fnlkSfj;k] jkT; lfpo o vU; inkf/kdkjh x.k Hkh mifLFkr FksA

Mizoram On Thinking Day, Mizoram State organised AIDS Awareness campaign throughout Aizawl. The function was held at Millenium Centre courtyard. For this Awareness, slogans had been made by the Scouts & Guides and the best slogan was awarded a prize.

Meghalaya The Scouts & Guides of East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya organised a Swachh Bharat programme on the occasion of nd Thinking Day i.e. on 22 Feb, 2017 at Nongthymmai area in which about 70 Scouts and Guides participated.

North Central Railway World Thinking Day was organised by North Central Railway at STC, Allahabad and all the districts conducted this event in home station, Allahabad, Agra and Jhansi.

Odisha World Thinking Day & Founder's Day 2017 - the Joint Birthday of our Founders was celebrated round the state as per the guidelines, to reflect on the vision that Baden Powell described so passionately.

As per the Theme of the Day "GROW", friends of uniformed members were included in all the activities planned for the day. Some districts have started the day by cutting Birthday cake, and some have started the day with All Faiths Prayer. Colourful Fun games have encouraged the invited new friends to participate with full enthusiasm. In order to grow our Creativity, chances have been given to the non uniformed participants to participate in creative activities, i.e. poster making, sharing of experience etc. In collaboration with other NGOs in some districts Rovers/Rangers have rendered hospital Service and Cleaning. For the Growth of Citizenship, plants were distributed and planted in some places i.e hospital, temple campus. The people of the area appreciated these activities. The ceremony ended with a COMMITMENT for the growth as total human being to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually to be a COMPLETE GIRL GUIDE AND BOY SCOUT.

iwoksZÙkj jsyos iwoksZÙkj jsyos Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ftyk la?k&y[kuÅ ds rRok/kku esa 22-02-2017 dks fo'o fpUru fnol ds volj ij ftyk la?k&y[kuÅ ds fofHkUu ;wfuVkas us fHkUu&fHkUu dk;ZØe vk;ksftr djds LdkmfVax ds tUenkrk ykMZ csMsu ikWosy o ysMh csMsu ikWosy ds tUefnol dks fo'o fpUru fnol ds :Ik esa euk;kA blh Øe esa ftyk izf'k{k.k dsUnz] ,s'kckx y[kuÅ esa vtUrk 20

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LdkmV ,oa dksfguwj xkbM xzqi us fpUru fnol ds volj ij ftyk izf'k{k.k dsUnz esa LoPN Hkkjr lqUnj Hkkjr vfHk;ku vUrZxr lkQ&lQkbZ dh xbZA blds mijkUr 'kkafr ekpZ fudky dj ,s'kckx jsyos dkyksuh esa 'kkafr ,oa LoPNrk dk lUns'k fn;k x;kA 'kkafr ekpZ dks Jh ,u-,-[kku] lgk0 jkT; laXkBu vk;qDr ¼LdkmV½ us gjh >aMh fn[kkdj jokuk fd;kA bl jSyh esa 40 lnL;ksa us Hkkx fy;kA bl dk;ZØe dks lQy cukus esa Jh xaxk 'kadj feJk ftyk laXkBu vk;qDRk ¼LdkmV½ ds lkFk Jh vuqt dqekj] Jh vuqi dqekj] Jh nkfu'k vkteh] iwue Ms] euh"kk 'kekZ us viuk egRoiw.kZ ;ksxnku fn;kA blh izdkj ftyk la?k&xks.Mk }kjk LdkmV Msu xks.Mk esa loZ/keZ izkFkZuk lHkk dk vk;kstu fd;k x;kA

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jktLFkku jktLFkku jkT; Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ftyk lhdj {ks= esa fofHkUUk LFkkuh; la?kkas ,oa LdkmV xkbM xqziksa }kjk fo'o LdkmV fnol ,oa xkbM fpUru fnol ds :i esa fofHkUu dk;ZØekas ds lkFk euk;kA ftyk eq[;ky; cM+k rkykc lhdj ij lh- vks- LdkmV Jh clUr dqekj ykVk ds usr`Ro esa LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds tUenkrk ykMZ csMu ikWosy ,oa ysMh csMu ikosy ds fp= ij vfrfFk;ksa us ekY;kiZ.k dj /kwicÙkh tykdj 22 Qjojh dks LdkmV&xkbM ds laLFkkid ykMZ csMsu ikWosy rFkk ysMh csMsu ikWosy ds tUe fnol dks **fopkj fnol** ds :i esa euk;kA rRi'pkr Jh nsoh yky tkV ds usr`Ro esa Kkunso Ik- lh- lS- Ldwy ds LdkmV~l ,oa vU; lnL;ksa us lkWoyh jksM ij rkykc esa ikuh tkus okys jkLrkas dh lQkbZ dhA bl volj ij LdkmV xkbM ftyk eq[;ky; essa LdkmV xkbM oLrqvkas dh izn'kZuh Hkh vk;ksftr dhA ftyk mn;iqj }kjk fo'o fparu fnol ds volj ij loZ/keZ izkFkZuk lHkk dk vk;kstu fd;kA dk;ZØe ds nkSjku ftyk izeq[k Jh 'kkafryky es?koky th ,oa vU; inkf/kdkjh mifLFkfr FksA blh Øe esa LFkkuh; la?k tks/kiqj ,oa cknypUn lqxu daoj ck-m-ek-fo-] tks/kiqj ds la;qDr rRoko/kku esa fparu fnol ds volj ij loZ/keZ izkFkZuk lHkk dk vk;ksftr dh xbZ ftlesa 21 fo|ky;ksa ds 278 dc] cqycqy] LdkmV] xkbM ,oa o;Ld usrkvksa us Hkkx fy;kA

Sikkim "World Thinking Day" was observed by Sikkim State at the premises of Himalayan Pharmacy Institute, Majhitar, East Sikkim. On the auspicious occasion, the principal of the Institute Dr. N. R. Bhuyan (Special Guest), Shri Prakash Kazi Shakya, State Secretary, Shri Gobinda Chetry, State Treasurer and other member decorated the frames of Lord Baden Powell and Lady Baden Powell with flowers and garlands. They also planted saplings in the garden of college campus.

South East Central Railway Chhindwara Open Group of South East Central Railway, Bharat Scouts & Guides, Nagpur Division celebrated the THINKING DAY with the theme GROW by organising Three Days camp at Chhindwara Scouts Camping Ground from 20 to 22 Feb.2017 with various scouting activities along with Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Rally. The participants distributed hand bills in the railway colonies of chhindwara station.

Telangana A new Baden Powell Statue was unveiled in Mahabubnagar District. Thinking Day programme was inaugurated on 22-02-2017. Shri G. Parameshwar, SOC (S), Telangana State Wing Officer and Mahabubnagar District Secretary, District Organizing Commissioner, District Trainers and 20 Schools of Childrens attended. About 600 members participated in the event.

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Uttarakhand Rovers and Rangers of PNG PG College, Ramnagar Unit, Ramnagar, Nainital, Uttarakhand State celebrated World Thinking Day-2017. They celebrated the program at a school. They did the WAGGGS Activity with 90 Guides and nonGuides. 120 Scouts also participated in the programme.

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On 22 February 2017, All Faiths Prayer, Health/Blood Donation Camps were organised by Scouts and Guides of Western Railway at Mumbai, Vadorara, Ratlam, Rajkot and Ahmedabad District Association.

West Bengal 1st East Calcutta Scout Group has successfully celebrated the World Thinking Day 2017 at The Park Institution premises in which 100 members along with adult leaders and guardians participated. The Asst. State Commissioner (S) being the Chief Guest and Asst. State Organising Commissioner also was present on this auspicious day.

The Head Master Dr. Suprio Panja of The Park Institution delivered his welcome address with very interesting words and motto of Scouting. Chief Guest, Mr. Kanak Roy also delivered his encouraging messages to all the participants to make it better movement in future. Dist. Chief Commissioner, Dr. Arindam Bhattacharyya expressed the fun and adventure of scouting. He also said the theme of scouting to change the world to keep the people in happiness. As the theme of this year Thinking Day was "GROW", a board was set up where all the participants pasted their thought according to the theme through drawings and groups of words.

Reports From States Assam The State Rally of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Assam was held at STC, Chamatapathar, Sonapur from 27th to 31st January 2017 in which 450 Scouts and Guides from 19 districts of Assam participated. The Rally was formally inaugurated by the State Chief Commissioner, Shri AK. Absar Hazarika who also took the Guard of Honour in the March Past on 27th Jan. various competitions like Skill-O-Rama, Pageant Show, Folk Song, Folk Dance, District Exposition and Food Plaza were held during the Rally. The Scouts and Guides were given enough opportunities to put their Scouting Skills into practice. The Rally created a unique platform for integration and cultural exchange.

The Valedictory programme was held on the 30th January where the Hon'ble Governor of Assam and President of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Assam Shri Banwarilal Purohit attended the function. Hon'ble Governor was so pleased with the performance of the young Scouts and Guides that he came down from the platform to play the drum and join the Bihu Dance along with the performer and other dignitaries.

78 Rovers, Rangers, Rover Leaders, Ranger Leaders and Staff Members extended their services to make the Scout/Guide Rally a success.

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,oa 15 xkbM~l ds ,d ny us vuqe.My eq[;ky;] ehuh LVsfM;e] Qkjfclxat ls lqUnj /kke] lqUnjh ea<+] dqlkZdkVkWa gsrq 23 Qjojh 2017 dks lkbfdy ls izLFkku fd;k ftldks iz[k.M fodkl inkf/kdkjh] Qkjfclxat Jh fot; pUnzk th us gjh >.Mh fn[kk dj jokuk fd;kA;g lsok f'kfoj lkbfdy jSyh 32 fdyks ehVj lQj dj ds 'kkea 06%00 cts lqUnjh ea<+ igqWp dj e/; fo|ky;] dchj Vksyk lqUnjh esa viuk f'kfoj yxk;kA ;g lsok f'kfoj ftyk laxBu vk;qDr LdkmV Jh cStukFk izlkn lkg ds usr`Ro esa pyk;k x;kA 24 Qjojh ls 27 Qjojh] 2017 rd Hkkjr ,oa usiky ds yk[kksa J)kyqvksa dks iwtk vpZuk esa enn] izkFkfed lgk;rk] HkhM+ dks fu;a=.k djus ,oa ykpkj J)kyqvksa dks lgkjk nsdj iwtk djokus vkfn ds dk;kZsa esa lg;ksx fd;kA bl volj ij lqanjh e<+ desVh us lsokjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l dks izek.k&i= nsdj lEekfur fd;kA

nknj uxj gosyh Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ftyk la?k flyoklk esa yk;al bafXy'k Ldwy ds izkax.k esa izkpk;Z Jh efYydktqZu dfjeqaxh ds usr`Ro esa ,d fnolh; izf'k{k.k f'kfoj dk vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa 153 dc] cqycqy] LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l us Hkkx fy;kA

Goa Ø Annual Camp was organised at N.V. Eco, Farm Dharbandora, Ponda, Goa from 31th Jan. to 02nd Feb. 2017 in which 38 Scouts and 54 Guides participated. Ø Annual Camp was organised at Bal Bharti Vidya Mandir, Ribandar, Goa on 10th and 11th Feb. 2017 in which 60 Cubs, 57 Bulbuls, 167 Scouts and 154 Guides participated. Ø Annual Camp was conducted at Verna Plateau, Mardol, Goa from 22nd to 23rd Feb. 2017 in which 56 Scouts and 57 Guides participated.

gfj;k.kk Ø rsyaxkuk esa 30 tuojh ls 03 Qjojh] 2017 dks vk;ksftr jk"Vªh; ,drk f'kfoj esa gfj;k.kk jkT; ds vEckyk ftys ls 8

xkbM~l ,oa 2 xkbM dSIVu~l us lgHkkfxrk dhA f'kfoj esa jkT; dk izn'kZu vfrljkguh; jgkA xkbM~l us f'kfoj esa vksojvkWy ijQkjesUl esa izFke LFkku izkIr dj jkT; dk uke jks'ku fd;kA Ø Qjojh ekg esa jkT; ds fofHkUu ftyksa esa LdkmfVax ,oa xkbfMax dh izkjfEHkd tkudkjh iznku djus gsrq bUVªksMDVjh dkslZ vk;ksftr fd;k x;sA ftyk dSFky ,oa fljlk esa 16 ls 18 rFkk 18 ls 20 Qjojh] 2017 dh vof/k esa f'kfoj vk;ksftr fd;s x;s ftlesa 380 izfrHkkfx;ksa us izf'k{k.k izkIr fd;kA blh Øe esa gjdh nsoh dkWyst vkWQ ,T;wds'ku] eaMh Mcckyh] ftyk fljlk esa 12 ls 14 Qjojh dks] fMax MkbV ftyk fljlk esa 14 ls 16 Qjojh rFkk Mh-,-oh-Ldwy] iqM+ajh esa vizf'kf{kr LdkmV ekLVlZ gsrq 18 ls 20 Qjojh dh vof/k esa f'kfoj vk;ksftr fd;s x;s ftllsa 549 f'k{kdksa dks izf'k{k.k fn;k x;kA rhuksa f'kfojksa dk lapkyu Jh fouksn dqekj caly] jkT; laxBu vk;qDr ¼LdkmV~l½ us fd;kA Ø ftyk Qrsgkckn esa 15 ls 17 Qjojh] 2017 dks cqycqy dk Lo.kZ ia[k izf'k{k.k f'kfoj vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa 60 cqycqy us izf'k{k.k izkIr fd;kA Ø jkT; Lrjh; prqZFk pj.k dc izf'k{k.k f'kfoj dk vk;kstu 21 ls 23 Qjojh] 2017 dh vof/k esa jkT; izf'k{k.k dsUnz] vEckyk Nkouh esa fd;k x;k ftleasa 175 cPpksa us Hkkx fy;kA Jh fouksn dqekj caly] jkT; laxBu vk;qDr ¼LdkmV~l½ us f'kfoj dk voyksdu fd;k rFkk fofHkUu [ksyksa ds ek/;e ls cPpksa dks vPNs ukxfjd cuus dh f'k{kk nhA lekt lsoh dk;ZØe ds vUrxZr ftyk than }kjk jDRknku f'kfoj dk vk;kstu fd;k x;kA Winter Adventure Camp with the theme 'Scouting-Science of Outing' was organised for Rovers and Scout Masters at th th Taradevi from 10 to 13 February 2017 in which 165 participants from various schools and open groups participated. Haryana State BS&G has introduced Adventure programmes as a pilot project by training them in trekking, Hiking, Obstacles expedition, Environment and Nature Study etc., who in turn would train Scouts and Rovers in their Units. Rovers also did good turn by cleaning the entire surroundings of Hostel and HWB sites of Training Centre at Taradevi. An Educational Trip to Kufri was also arranged. The programme was conducted under the Leadership of Shri L.S. Verma, STC.

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International Indian School, Al-Jubail Indian School Jubail Boy Scouts Cleaned Beach Area Boys Scouts of International Indian School, Al-Jubail under the guidance of Principal Dr. Syed. Hameed, Vice Principal th Dr. Naushad Ali along with Scout Masters organized community service i.e. cleaning campaign on 26 February 2017 at Jubail beach near Kanoo Travel. They enthusiastically took up cleaning tools and garbage bags to clean up every nook and corner of the beach area. Municipal authorities along with their team extended their support to this campaign. They appreciated the boy scouts of School for taking up such a wonderful service. The whole beach area was cleaned. Plastic bottles and non-biodegradable material was hand-picked and disposed. The local municipal authorities arranged vehicles to remove the loads of trash cleaned and collected by the Boy Scouts of Indian School Jubail.

The whole programme was quite inspiring and motivating for the Scout Boys and Scout Masters. Scout Boys very eagerly and voluntarily came forward to participate and carry out the work. After all the motto of the programme to instil the habit of keeping environment clean and surroundings neat was realized.

Jammu and Kashmir Ø A function for the distribution of Rashtrspati Award Certificates to the Awardees was organized by Jammu & th Kashmir Chapter of Bharat Scouts & Guides on 10 February 2017. Hon'ble Chief Minister Ms. Mehbooba Mufti honoured 48 Scouts, Guides and Rovers with commendations for their dedication during various Scouting trainings.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister announced raise of annual grant to the Organization from the present Rs. 3 lakhs to Rs. 10 lakhs and offered to hold the next Annual Scouting JAMBOREE in the State. She also assured to provide proper camping centres at Jammu and Srinagar for Scouting and Guiding training.

Hon'ble Chief Minister Ms. Mehbooba Mufti appreciated the role of Scouting Movement and declared that youth development is Govt's priority.

Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Moulvi Imran Raza Ansari and Minister for Education, Naeem Akhtar (President, J&K BS&G) also shared their thoughts with the young Scouts and Guides. They impressed upon them to take public service as a motto to change the society for tomorrow. Earlier, in his welcome address, I/C Chief Commissioner, BS&G, Shri. I. D. Soni outlined the aims and objectives of scouting movement. Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Director, Youth Services & Sports, Babita Rakwal, Director of Education, Jammu, besides representatives of J&K chapter of Bharat Scouts & Guides were present on the occasion. Mtr. Sakina Bano, Advisor, J&K BS&G proposed vote of thanks. Ø Seven Days Basic Course for SM/LSM was held at Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, Sunderbani, Rajouri from 8th to 12th February 2017 in which 25 participants from various zones of Rajouri district took active part and completed it successfully. The Course was conducted by Mr. B.A Shwal, ALT (S) District Secretary, Rajouri.

>kj[k.M 06 ls 12-02-2017 rd Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l] jkT; izf'k{k.k dsUnz] gtkjhckx esa 22 ok¡ ,Mosapj izksxzke dk vk;kstu fd;k x;kA LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l }kjk LoPN Hkkjr lqUnj Hkkjr ds vUrZxr izf'k{k.k dsUnz ifjlj dk lQkbZ dh x;hA ftldk usr`Ro Jh jkT; izf'k{k.k vk;qDr Jh fcfiu dqekj ,oa LdkmVjksa&xkbMjksa ds }kjk fd;k x;kA

Karnataka PRESENTED THE RAJYAPURASKAR CERTIFICATES The Presentation ceremony of Chathurtha Charan, Heerak Pankh and Rajyapuraskar Certificates to the Cubs, rd Bulbuls, Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers was held on 3 February 2017 at 11.00 a.m. at Glass House, Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru.

Shri Vajubhai Vala, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka and the Patron of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka presented

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the Chathurtha Charan Certificates to Cubs, Heerakh Pankh to Bulbuls, Rajyapuraskar certificates to Scouts, Guides, Rovers & Rangers.

Shri Tanveer Sait, Hon'ble Minister for Primary & Secondary Education and Wakf and Vice-President of Bharat Scouts & Guides Karnataka spoke on the occasion and appreciated the successful conduct of the 17th National Jamboree of Scouts & Guides at Adakanahalli Industrial Area, Mysuru from 29th Dec 2016 to 4th Jan 2017 under the able Leadership of Shri P.G.R Sindhia, State Chief Commissisoner.

He further said that the Government of Karnataka, under the Leadership of Shri Siddaramaiah, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka and the Department of Public Instruction will encourage the Introduction of Scouts & Guides Units in all the Educational Institutions of Karnataka and extend all support and co-operation for the growth of the movement in the State.

Shri P.G.R Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner, The Bharat Scouts & Guides Karnataka addressed the participants and expressed his gratitude to the Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka for kindly accepting to present the Award Certificates to the Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers at Raj Bhavan.

In his address he also thanked Sri Siddaramaiah, Honble Chief Minister of Karnataka and President, The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka, for extending full support for the successful conduct of the 17th National Jamboree of Mysuru. He also thanked the Unit Leaders for the sustained support for the growth of the Movement in the State.

In his address Shri Vajubhai Vala, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka said that the Karnataka State Bharat Scouts & Guides is rendering good services in the field of Scouting & Guiding. He appealed to the parents to enrol their children in the Scout Movement for their overall Personality Development. Further he said that the Scouts, Guides, Rovers & Rangers and the Unit Leaders should serve the country for the better progress and for the unity and integrity of our country. He said that Scouting & Guiding means Education for Life. Scouting & Guiding must be understood as not merely accumulation of Badges but an enrichment of life skills through proper understanding and awareness of the social and National needs.

He congratulated the Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers for receiving the certificates while achieving their Aims.

935 Cubs, 869 Bulbuls, 1472 Scouts, 1166 Guides, 119 Rovers and 140 Rangers were eligible to receive the certificates in Karnataka for the year 2016-17. 700 awardees participated in the Rally.

Earlier Sri Chinnaswamy Reddy, State Secretary, welcomed the Governor, the Minister, Invitees, Media Representatives, Parents and the participants. Smt S.K.Prabha, Joint State Secretary (Guide) proposed vote of thanks. Sri Kondajji B. Shanmukhappa, Vice-President, Smt Geetha Nataraj, State Commissioner (G) and Assistant State Commissioners and Headquarters Commissioners were also present on the occasion.

Sri M.A. Chellaiah, Public Relation Officer co-ordinated the event, assisted by Sri T.Prabhakar Bhat, Smt.Manjula, State Organising Commissioners, Sri L.T. Lokesh and Smt. Shamala, State Training Commissioners.

V.P. Deenadayalu Naidu Birth Centenary Celebrations 2016-17 District Rally at Honnavar, Uttarakannada District, Karnataka The Birth Centenary Celebrations of Late V.P.Deenadayalu Naidu (Freedom Fighter, Former Mayor of Bangalore, MLA, MLC, State Chief Commissioner, Karnataka and National Commissioner, the Bharat Scouts and Guides) were held at Prathibhodaya Kala Mandir, Honnavar, Karwar Educational District, Uttara Kannada District on 18th February 2017.

As part of celebrations, District Rally was held. Nearly 1500 Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders drawn from the Taluks of Bhatkal, Honnavar, Kumta, Ankola and Karwar participated in the Rally.

Sri Mankalu S. Vaidya, MLA, Bhatkal constituency inaugurated the Rally. Sri P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner, presided over the function.

Sri M.A.Chellaiah, PRO & Convenor, V.P. Deenadayalu Naidu Birth Centenary Celebration Committee, Sri Annayya Naik, President, Taluk Panchayat, Smt Jainabi Sab, President, Pattana Panchayath, Sri V.R.Gouda, Tahasildar, Sri

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D.Venkates, Asst. State Commissioner (Scouts), Sri Ramakrishna Nayak, D.D.P.I., and Sri G.S.Bhat, Block Education Officer, Smt Srikala Shastri, Smt Savitha Krishna Gowda, Member Zilla Panchayat were present.

Dr.G.C. Sabahit, District Chief Commissioner welcomed the guests. Sri B.D. Fernandes, District Secretary presented the Report. Sri Krishna Murthy Bhat, President, Local Association, felicitated the Guests. Sri Janardhan Naik, Secretary, Local Association, proposed Vote of thanks. Sri Nagesh R.Shivapur, ASOC (S) and Sri R.T. Hebbar, District Treasurer co-ordinated the Programme. A Route march was held at Honnavar with 1500 Scouts and Guides.

Kendriya Vidyalay Sangthan Ø The Scouts & Guides of KV, NIT, Agartala, KV Aizawl, KV Karimganj, KV NIT Silchar, KV Masimpur, KV l,umding, KV Diphu, KV Langjing, . KV Kunjaban, KV Dholchera and KV Ambassa were given training at vidyalaya level on cashless transaction. They will spread the message of cashless transaction to the people for its implementation and for improvement of National Economy. Ø Awareness on Cashless transactions was organized on 26th January 2017 under community development project by Scouts and Guides of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dharwad. They sensitized the public on cashless modes of transactions and its benefits through skits, placards and paintings, community songs etc. As part of the programme, sensitization on cashless transactions under community development project, and an th introductory session were conducted on 09 January 2017. Ø 50 Scouts and Guides of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Hebbal, Bengaluru has taken up community development project to educate other students, teachers and Society on modes and benefits of Cashless transactions on 14th February 2017. They sensitized the public on various cashless transaction and its benefits through Skits, placards and community songs in the morning assembly. Scouters & Guiders also urged upon the students to do online transaction and not to share their password or the Pin Number to anyone. Ø dsUnzh; fo|ky; uke:i ds LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l }kjk 06 Qjojh dks [kjh dekbZ vfHk;ku ds vUrxZr vius gkFkksa ls fufeZr

[kku&iku dh lkexzh] gLr dyk] fp=dkjh] isafVaXl vkfn dks LVkWy ds ek/;e ls cspdj vkenuh bDdBh djrs gS blh vkenuh ls ;s vius Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds O;fDrxr iathdj.k dh 'kqYd tek djokrs gSA Ø dsUnzh; fo|ky; y[kuÅ dSaV }kjk 15 Qjojh] 2017 dks ernkrk tkx#drk jSyh fudkyh xbZA

egkjk"Vª Ø Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l egkjk"Vª ftyk tkyuk }kjk 28 Qjojh ls 01 ekpZ] 2017 rd dc&cqycqy mRlo euk;k x;kA uxj v/;{kk Jherh laxhrk xksjaV;ky] ftyk eq[; vk;qDr Jh iz- l- gq'ks us nhi izTTofyr dj mRlo dk mn~?kkVu fd;kA blesa 15 fo|ky;ksa ds 124 dc] 144 cqycqy ,oa 20 o;Ld usrkvksa us Hkkx fy;kA uxj v/;{kk Jherh laxhrkth us vius mn~cks/ku esa dgk fd o;Ld usrkvksa }kjk uUgsa&eqUgsa cPpksa dks ns'k dk vkn'kZ ukxfjd cukdj mUgsa lekt dh lsok djus gsrq rS;kj fd;k tkrk gSA dc&cqycqy }kjk jLlhdwn] os'kHkw"kk] yksdu`R; vkfn izfr;ksfxrkvksa esa Hkkx fy;kA bl mRlo dks lQy cukus gsrq lHkh dk ftyk eq[; vk;qDr us vkHkkj trk;kA Ø jkT; Lrjh; jkT; iqjLdkj tkap f'kfoj 17 ls 20 Qjojh] 2017 dks jkT; izf'k{k.k dsUnz] jkeckx] Hkksj esa vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa dksd.k foHkkx ds 43 LdkmV~l us Hkkx fy;kA bl f'kfoj ds Jh ch- ,u- lksuko.ks] jkT; laxBu vk;qDr ¼Ldk-½ f'kfoj lapkyd FksA

e/; çns'k Ø ftyk mikè;{k ,oa iwoZ ftyk lfpo Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ftyk la?k >kcqvk rFkk dU;k gk;j lSds.Mjh Ldwy] Fkkanyk ds lsokfuo`Rr f'k{kd Jh t;sUnz cSjkxh us ej.kksijkar nsgnku djus dh ?kks"k.kk dh gSA os pkgrs gS fd muds ejus ds ckn Hkh mudk 'kjhj fdlh vU; O;fDr ds ifjokj esa [kqf'k;k¡ fc[ksjsA Ø ftyk nsokl esa dysDVj egksn; ds funsZ'ku esa jk"Vªh; ernkrk tkx:rk jSyh dk vk;kstu fo0e0mRd`"V fo0] nsokl esa dks 25 Qjojh 2017 dks vk;ksftr fd;k x;kA jSyh esa 43 LdkmV] 19 xkbM] 6 jksoj] 8 LdkmVj@xkbMj us Hkkx fy;kA blls lEcfU/kr fodkl [k.M [kkrsxkao ,oa Vksad[kqnZ esa Hkh ernkrk tkx:drk jSyh fudkyhA 26

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Ø ftyk nsokl esa 29 tuojh 2017 dks jk"Vªh; iYl iksfy;ks vfHk;ku ds vUrxZr 0 ls 5 o"kZ rd ds cPpksa dks fofHkUu cwFkksa ij f'k'kq fcgkj m0ek0fo0] nsokl] 'kkl0ek0fo0] tkexksn] 'kkl0ek0fo0] ckofM;k] uwru m0ek0] nsokl o 'kkl0m0ek0fo0] [kjsyh esa 56 LdkmV~l] 22 xkbM~l] 03 jksolZ] 8 LdkmVj&xkbMj us iYl iksfy;ks cwFk ij cPpksa dks iksfy;ks dh nok fiyokus esa viuh lsok;sa nhA Ø ftyk fNanokMk esa Jh ts0ds0 tSu] dysDVj }kjk eq[;ea=h LokLF; lsok f'kfoj] jk"Vªh; cky LokLF; dk;ZØe ,oa jkT; chekjh lgk;rk fuf/k ;kstuk ds vUrxZr 1 Qjojh] 2017 dks ftyk fpfdRlky; fNanokMk esa 11 fodkl [k.Mksa ij ftys ds 3000 izHkkfor yksxksa dks 65 LdkmV~l] xkbM~l] LdkmVj o xkbMj us viuh lsok;sa nhA Ø jksVjh esMhdy fe'ku] e/; izns'k 'kklu ds LokLF; foHkkx Qkm.Ms'ku }kjk la;qDr :i ls vUrjkZ"Vªh; jksVjh esxk gsYFk dSEi **jkgr 2017** 9 ls 13 Qjojh] 2017 rd eqjSuk] e/; izns'k easa vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlessa eqjSuk] fHk.M] f'koiqjh] Xokfy;j ,oa nfr;k vkfn ftyksa ds 90 jksolZ o LdkmV~l us viuh lsok;s iznku dhA bl fpfdRlk egkdqaHk dk lekiu 13 Qjojh] 2017 dks ,l0,0,Q xzkm.M] eqjSuk esa eq[; vfrfFk egkefge Jh dIrkuflag lksyadh] jkT;iky gfj;k.kk] v/;{krk] ekuuh; Jh ujsUnzflag rksej] dsUnzh; ea=h LoPNrk ,oa xzkeh.k fodkl ea=ky;] Hkkjr ljdkj dh mifLFkfr esa lEiUu gqvkA lekiu dk;ZØe esa mifLFkr lHkh vfrfFk;kas us LdkmV~l ,oa jksolZ dh lsokvksa ,oa leiZ.k dh eqDrda.B ls ljkguk dhA bl volj ij egkefge jkT;iky }kjk Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l e/; izns'k ftyk la?k eqjSuk dks Le`fr fpUg ,oa iz'kLrh i= iznku dj lEekfur fd;k ,oa LdkmV~l o jksolZ dks iz'kalk i= iznku fd;s x;sA

iwoZ e/; jsyos /kuckn fLFkr iqLrdky; ,oa foosdkuUn bfULVVwV foxr dbZ o"kksZa ls can iM+k Fkk ftls eaMy jsy izcU/kd ds funsZ'kkuqlkj iqLrdky; ds th.kksZ}kj fd;k x;k rFkk yxHkx 8 gtkj vR;Ur iqjkuh ,oa nqyHkZ iqLrdkas dk ftyk lfpo Jh lqHksUnq nÙkk ds usr`Ro esa LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l] jksolZ ,oa jsatlZ }kjk laj{k.k fd;k x;kA blds th.kksZ}kj ls /kuckn ds vketu ykHkkfUor gksxsaA

iwoksZÙkj jsyos iwoksZÙkj jsyos Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~Lk ftyk la?k&jsyos ls lEc) ,u-bZ-jsyos ckyd baVj dkyst ;wfuV ds rRoko/kku esa 21-02-2016 dks ,d fnolh; LdkmV f'kfoj dk vk;kstu fd;k x;kA f'kfoj ds nkSjku nh{kk laLdkj dk;ZØe dk vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa eq[; vfrfFk ds :i esa eq[; jkT; vk;qDr Jh ,u-ds-vfECkds'k] eq[; laj{kk vk;qDr mifLFkr FksA f'kfoj es fo|ky; ds yxHkx 200 LdkmV~l us izfrHkkx fd;kA iwoksZÙkj jsyos Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l] ftyk la?k&Mh-,y-MCY;w- }kjk 20-02-2017 ls 21-02-2017 rd ;ksx izf'k{k.k n{krk ind izf'k{k.k f'kfoj dk vk;ksstu fd;k x;k ftlesa ftyk la?k ds LdkmV~l] xkbM~l] jksolZ] jsatlZ ,oa LdkmVj@xkbMj lfgr ftyk inkf/kdkjh us Hkkx fy;kA f'kfoj esa Hkkx ysus okys lnL;ksa us vfrfFk ;ksxk izf'k{kd Jh jkTks'k ;kno] eq[; dkfeZd fujh{kd ls izf'k{k.k çkIr fd;kA

Ikf'pe e/; jsy fnukad 15-02-2017 ls 17-02-2017 rd if'pe e/; jsy] Hkksiky ftyk laxBu }kjk [ksy eSnku] gchcxat jsyos dkWyksuh esa f}rh; ftyk jSyh vk;ksftr fd;k x;kA bl jSyh esa Hkksiky ftyk laxBu ds gchxat xzqi] Hkksiky xzqi] bVkjlh ek/;fed jsy Ldwy ds yxHkx 150 LdkmV~l] xkbM~l] jksolZ ,oa jsatlZ us Hkkx fy;kA bl rhu fnolh; ftyk jSyh esa ekpZikLV] dSaiØkQ~V] dyj ikVhZ] yksdu`R;] dSaiQk;j] jaxksyh] bdsckuk] Doht bR;kfn fofHkUu izfr;ksfxrk,a vk;ksftr fd;s x;sA jSyh dk lekiu ,oa iqjLdkj forj.k Jh vkyksd dqekj] eaMy jsy izca/kd] Hkksiky ,oa v/;{k] Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l] Hkksiky ds dj deyksa }kjk fd;k x;kA

jktLFkku Ø jktLFkku ds ftyk Jhxaxkuxj }kjk cPpksa esa d`fe laØe.k ds QSyko ,oa jksdFkke gsrq jk"Vªh; d`fe fnol ds vUrxZRk 02 ls 15 Qjojh] 2017 rd ftys ds fofHkUu fo|ky;ksa ,oa dk;kZy;ksa ds lg;ksx ls LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l] jksolZ ,oa jsUtlZ }kjk d`fe eqfDr dk;ZØe rhu pj.kksa esa vk;ksftr fd;k x;kA blh izdkj tks/kiqj ftys ds fQjkst[kku eseksfj;y xYlZ lhlSd.Mjh Ldwy] ekSykuk vcqy dyke vktkn eqfLye lh-lS-Ldwy vkfn ds Nk=ksa dks ,Ycks.Mktksy VscysV dk forj.k fd;k x;k rFkk bl laca/k esa foLr`r tkudkjh nh xbZA

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Ø lkekftd U;k; ,oa vf/kdkfjrk ea=ky;] Hkkjr ljdkj }kjk chdkusj esa fnO;kaxksa dks fu%'kqYd lgk;d midj.k forj.k fd;s x;s ftlesa 30 LdkmV ,oa jksoj us fnO;kaxksa dks ykus] ys tkus ds midj.k forj.k] Hkkstu forj.k ,oa vU; O;oLFkkvksa esa lg;ksx fd;kA foHkkx ds mi funs'kd Jh ,y-Mh-iaokj us LdkmV ,oa jksoj dh eqDrdaB ls iz'kalk dhA Ø jktLFkku ds ftyk mn;iqj }kjk r`rh; lksiku tkap f'kfoj dk vk;kstu 20 ls 22 Qjojh] 2017 dks e- eq-] mn;iqj ij fd;k x;kA

mÙkj çns'k Ø mÙkj çns'k Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l }kjk çknsf'kd jksoj@jastj lekxe dk vk;kstu vkxjk dkWyst] vkxjk esa 22 ls 24 Qjojh] 2017 dh vof/k esa vk;ksftr fd;k x;kA rRi'pkr lHkh jksoj@jsatj çfrHkkfx;ksa us 22 Qjojh] 2017 dks LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds tUenkrk ykMZ ,oa ysMh csMu ikosy ds tUefnu dks fpUru fnol ds :i eas euk;kA bl volj ij jksolZ@jsatlZ }kjk iksLVj çfr;ksfxrk vk;ksftr dhA lekxe esa 7 fo'ofo|ky;ksa ds 400 jksolZ@jsatlZ us Hkkx fy;kA lekxe esa jksolZ@jsatlZ us dSEi Øk¶V] ik;fu;fjax] bZdks jsLVksjas'ku] ukV~;] dSEi Qk;j] ihtsUV 'kks] fLdy ,oa çn'kZuh o fdewl xse bR;kfn çfr;ksfxrkvkssa esa Hkkx fy;kA lekxe ds lekiu lekjksg esa eq[; vfrfFk Jh ch-vkbZZ- uxjkys] eq[; jk"Vªh; vk;qDr ,oa v/;{krk Jh ,p-ih- {ks=h] jk"Vªh; vk;qDr ¼LdkmV½ }kjk dh xbZA dk;ZØe esa jk"Vªh; ifj"kn dh lnL;rk Jherh oanuk frokjh ,oa çknsf'kd dk;Zdkfj.kh lfefr ds lnL; Jh y{ehdkUr 'kqDyk Hkh mifLFkr FksA eq[; vfrfFk ,oa v/;{k dks lekxe o ftyk laLFkk dh vksj ls çkpk;Z çks- ujsUnz flag] vkxjk dkWyst] vkxjk ,oa jk"Vªh; ifj"kn lnL; rFkk ftyk eq[;k;qDr] vkxjk }kjk çrhd fpUg HksaV fd;s x;sA dk;ZØe dk lapkyu Jh jktsUnz flag galiky ,oa Jherh dkfeuh JhokLro] çHkkjh laxBu vk;qDr ¼xkbM½ }kjk fd;k x;kA Ø mÙkj çns'k ds egkefge jkT;iky ije~ vknj.kh; Jh jke ukbZd th dh vfHkizsj.kk ls lEiw.kZ mÙkj izns'k ds fofHkUu ftyksa ds LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l }kjk ernkrk tkx:drk vfHk;ku ds ek/;e ls viuh lfØ; mifLFkfr ntZ dh vkSj ernkrkvksa dks tkx:d fd;kA jkt/kkuh y[kuÅ esa mÙkj çns'k Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds izknsf'kd eq[;k;qDr Jh vo/k ujs'k 'kekZ us izknsf'kd inkf/kdkfj;ksa ds lkFk Lo;a ernkrk tkx:drk vfHk;ku }kjk ernkrkvksa dks tkx#d fd;kA

Tamilnadu Ø North Chennai District Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted centenary day of the District on 3rd January 2017 at Hobby Centre, Perambur. Tree plantation programme was conducted in which 250 Scouts & Guides participated. Ø On 26.01.2017, R.D. Parade was held at Marina beach by Tamil Nadu Government in which 150 Scouts & Guides participated. The Guides & Contingent Leader received the certificate and shield from Director of School Education Dr.S. KANNAPPAN, Selvi D. VASUNDARA DEVI, Director of Govt Examinations and State Commissioner (G) with Thiru Dr.D. RAJENDRAN, State Headquarters Commissioner (Admin) and State Secretary Mr. K. Ramachandran. Ø The Bharat Scouts and Guides Maharishi District, conducted Patrol Leaders Training camp for Scouts and rd th Guides from 23 to 25 January 2017 at MIRS Camp site with 258 Scouts & Guides and 718 Scout Masters and Guide Captains from Maharishi Group. Ø Trichy District Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted Voters Day function at Kuzhumani Govt Hr Sec School on 25.1.2017. Ø Lalgudi District Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted Rally at LNPG Hr. Sec. School on 8.2.17 in which 219 Scouts and 246 Guides participated.

Telangana During the Republic Day Parade, 60 members participated in the March Past with 40 members in the Band participated in the Secunderabad Parade Ground. SOC (G), Smt. G.Anantha Lakshmi, SOC (S) Shri G. Parameshwar participated in the event.

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Western Railway Social Service Project was organised by Rovers and Rangers of Western Railway State BS&G, Dahod and Vadorara th District on 24 February 2017 on the occasion of Mahashivratri Utsav.

West Bengal On 7th March 2017, Shri Keshri Nath Tripathi, Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal & President of Bharat Scouts and Guides has inaugurated the Ambulance which was donated by M/s V-Gurd Industries Limited for the service of the underprivileged people of rural Bengal at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata.

Shri Debaditya Chakrabarti, IAS (Retd.) State Chief Commissioner welcomed Hon'ble Governor and other guests and dignitaries to the function. Mr. Ratan Kumar Bhattacharjee, General Manager (E.R.) of V-Guard Industries Limited, in his speech expressed his satisfaction to be associated with Bharat Scouts and Guides, West Bengal.

Then Hon'ble Governor cut the ribbon and flagged off the Ambulance and dedicated it to the community.

In his speech Hon'ble Governor told that it is the real application of Scouting as dreamt by Lord Baden Powell, Founder of the Movement. He also thanked the sponsoring authority for their Noble initiative.

The programme ended with vote of thanks proposed by Prof. Dr. Sikha Banerjee, State Commissioner (Guides).

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Shri B.I. Nagarale, IAS (Retd.), Chief National Commissioner receiving the memento from Prof. Narender Singh, Agra College during the Inter-University State Rover Ranger Samagam at Agra.

Joint Director, NTC, Pachmarhi is greeting Hon’ble Shri Paras Jain, Minister and State Chief Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh during NTC visit on 15th February 2017.

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Shri Vajubhai Vala, H.E. Governor of Karnataka presented to Shri Keshri Nath Tripathi, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal has Rajyapuraskar Award Certificates during Rajyapuraskar Rally at inaugurated and flag off the Ambulance at Raj Bhawan, Kolkatta Rajbhavan, Bengaluru on 3rd February 2017. on 07th March 2017. State Chief Commissioner and other officers are also seen.

State officers of Andhra Pradesh Bharat Scouts and Guide presented memento to H.E. Governor of Andhra Pradesh on the occasion of World Thinking Day/Founder Day.

H.E. Governor of Haryana presenting certificates to DOC of Murena (M.P.) during Rotary Medical Health Camp. Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Panchayati Raj, Rural Development and Drinking Water and Sanitation, Govt. of India also seen.

State officer Assam State presenting memento to H.E. Governor of Assam during the State Rally held at Chamatapathar, Sonapur on 30th January 2017.

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