December 2021 Magazine

VOL. 64, ISSUE 12, DECEMBER, 2021

Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland State Prof. Jadish Mukhi was inducted as Chief Patron of Nagaland State Bharat Scouts and Guides at Raj Bhawan, Kohima on 18th November, 2021.

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A delegation from the Jammu & Kashmir Bharat Scouts and Guides met Hon’ble Governor of J&K State Shri Manoj Sinha on the occasion of BSG Foundation Day/Flag Day at Raj Bhawan, Jammu on 27th November, 2021.

Shri P.G.R. Sindhia, Secretary General President-In-Council, BSG presenting Scarf to Hon’ble President BSG Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, M.P. (Rajya Sabha) for National Council Meeting held on 28th November, 2021.

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CHIEF PATRON Dr. Anil Kumar Jain President

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Shri Kali Prasad Mishra Vice President Smt. Kempi Pakam Vice President Shri Satyanarayan Sharma Vice President Smt. Geetha Nataraj Vice President Shri Ashok Argal Vice President Smt. Vimla Meghwal Vice President Dr. K.K. Khandelwal, IAS (Retd.)

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v President’s Message

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v Quiz No. 267

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v Personally Speaking

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v National Adventure Institute

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Darjeeling

v Editor’s Desk

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v International Events

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v Situation Vacant

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Managing Editor

v National Events

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v Activities Reports

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Rajesh Agarwal

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v Membership Growth

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Ms. Razia Begum NHQ. Commissioner (Public Relation)

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President’s Message

lans’k “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” a 75-week grand celebration was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra th Modi to mark 75 year of Independence. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has often shared his vision of building a new, AatmaNirbhar Bharat by the year 2022.

Hkkjr ds ekuuh; ç/kkuea=h Jh ujsanz eksnh }kjk Lora=rk ds 75osa o’kZ dks fpfUg~r djus gsrq ^^vktknh dk ve`r egksRlo^^ 75 lIrkg dk HkO; mRlo çkjEHk fd;k x;k FkkA ekuuh; ç/kkuea=h Jh ujsanz eksnh us o’kZ 2022 rd ,d uohu] vkRefuHkZj Hkkjr ds fuekZ.k ds vius n`f’Vdks.k dks vDlj lk>k fd;k gSA

To commemorate the monumental occasion, all departments and ministries are hosting a set of activities for a resurgent Aatmanirbhar Bharat. How do you envision the India of tomorrow, the India which will merge the best of tradition with the most modern, global outlook on the themes: Governance, Development, Technology, Reform, Progress Policy and others.

Lekjdh; volj dks eukus ds fy,] lHkh foHkkx vkSj ea=ky; ,d iqu:RFkku'khy vkRefuHkZj Hkkjr ds fy, fofHkUu xfrfof/k;ksa dh estckuh dj jgs gSaA vki dy ds Hkkjr dh dSlh dYiuk djrs gS] ,slk Hkkjr tks vk/kqfud 'kklu] fodkl] çkSn~;ksfxdh] lq/kkj] çxfr uhfr rFkk vU; fo"k;d oSf'od n`f’Vdks.k ds lkFk loksZÙke ijEijk dk foy; djsxkA

I am happy to learn that National and all the State Associations of the Bharat Scouts and Guides are also celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by organising Swachh Bharat Campaign, National Integration Camps, Tree Plantation, Awareness Rallies, Messenger of Peace Programmes etc. under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

eq>s ;g tkudj çlUurk gqbZ gS fd Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l jk’Vªh; ,oa lHkh jkT; la?k vktknh dk ve`r egksRlo] ds vUrxZr LoPN Hkkjr vfHk;ku] jk’Vªh; ,drk f'kfoj] o`{kkjksi.k] tkx:drk jSfy;k¡] eSlsatj vkWQ ihl dk;ZØeksa dk vk;kstu djds vktknh dk ve`r egksRlo euk jgs gSaA

Ministry of Culture is also planning to have competition on Rangoli etc. for which training on Zoom or Google Meet will be organised. Our Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and young leaders can participate in uniform to have visibility of the organisation.

laLd`fr ea=ky; Hkh jaxksyh vkfn ij çfr;ksfxrk djkus dh ;kstuk cuk jgk gS] ftlds fy, twe ;k xwxy ehV ij çf'k{k.k vk;ksftr fd;k tk,xkA gekjs LdkmV~l] xkbM~l] jksolZ] jsatlZ ,oa ;qok usrk laxBu dh n`”;rk ds fy, ;wfuQkeZ esa Hkkx ys ldrs gSaA

Wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year.

DR. ANIL KUMAR JAIN NATIONAL PRESIDENT THE BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES

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viuh ckr I congratulate the winning states who received various awards during the recently held National Council meeting. It was also decided in the National Council meeting that the National Jamboree will be held during 2022 and it is gratifying that the Rajasthan State came forward to host the mega event of Scouts and Guides. I thank the Government of Rajasthan for coming forward to host the event and for making all the necessary arrangements for conducting the prestigious event.

It is an occasion for me to thank the President and the members of the National Council for having extended their co-operation and support to me during my tenure as Chief National Commissioner. I am happy to mention here that the recently held National Council meeting elected me unanimously, as Chief National Commissioner for the second term. It has made my commitment stronger to serve the great movement. I thank everyone for endorsing their confidence in me.

eSa gky gh esa vk;ksftr jk’Vªh; ifj’kn dh cSBd ds nkSjku fofHkUu iqjLdkj çkIr djus okys jkT;ksa dks c/kkbZ nsrk gw¡A jk’Vªh; ifj’kn dh cSBd esa ;g Hkh fu.kZ; fy;k x;k fd jk’Vªh; tEcwjh o’kZ 2022 esa vk;ksftr dh tk,xh vkSj ;g çlUurk dh ckr gS fd jktLFkku jkT; LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds bl fo'kky vk;kstu dh estckuh ds fy, vkxs vk;k gSA eSa jktLFkku ljdkj dks vk;kstu dh estckuh ,oa bl çfrf’Br vk;kstu gsrq lHkh vko';d O;oLFkk djus ds fy, vkxs vkus ds fy, c/kkbZ nsrk gw¡A ;g esjs fy, eq[; jk’Vªh; vk;qDr ds :i esa esjs dk;Zdky ds nkSjku eq>s viuk lg;ksx ,oa leFkZu nsus gsrq vknj.kh; v/;{k ,oa jk’Vªh; ifj’kn ds lnL;ksa dks /kU;okn nsus dk volj gSA eq>s ;g crkrs gq, çlUurk gks jgh gS fd gky gh esa gqbZ jk’Vªh; ifj’kn dh cSBd us eq>s loZlEefr ls f}rh; dk;Zdky ds fy, eq[; jk’Vªh; vk;qDr ds :i esa pquk gSA blus egku vkUnksyu dh lsok djus gsrq esjh çfrc)rk dks vkSj etcwr fd;k gSA eq>esa viuk fo'okl O;Dr djus ds fy, eSa lHkh dks /kU;okn nsrk gw¡A

We are organizing a major national event, where people would be talking about Omicron Variant. Let us hope that the variant does not affect the popularity of our event as we are also keen to follow the protocols for prevention of it.

ge ,d çeq[k jk’Vªh; dk;ZØe dk vk;kstu dj jgs gSa] tgk¡ yksx vksehØkWu osfj,aV ds ckjs esa ckr dj jgs gkssaxsA ge vk'kk djrs gS fd ;g osfj,aV gekjs vk;kstu dh yksdfç;rk dks çHkkfor ugha dj ldsxk D;ksafd ge bldh jksdFkke ds fy, çksVksdkWy dk ikyu djus ds fy, Hkh mRlqd gSaA

Our major target ahead is to increase the census. The sectors where the youth are not aware about the movement in many parts of our country, they need to be covered and enrolled in our movement. I have no doubt that our young leaders, Rovers and Rangers, will work hard to reach such areas and motivate the young boys and girls to enroll as Scouts and Guides.

gekjk vxyk çeq[k y{; lsall dks c<+kuk gSA gekjs ns'k ds dbZ fgLlksa esa ftu {ks=ksa esa ;qokvksa dks gekjs vkUnksyu ds ckjs esa tkudkjh ugha gS] mUgsa gekjs vkUnksyu esa lfEefyr djus ,oa ukekafdr djus dh vko';drk gSA eq>s blesa dksbZ lUnsg ugha gS fd gekjs ;qok usrk] jksolZ ,oa jsatlZ ,sls {ks=ksa rd igq¡pus ds fy, dM+h esgur djsaxs vkSj ;qok yM+dksa vkSj yM+fd;ksa dks LdkmV vkSj xkbM ds :i esa ukekadu djus ds fy, çsfjr djsaxsA

I wish every one of you Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 2022.

eSa vki lHkh dks fØlel vkSj ,d le`) uo o’kZ 2022 dh 'kqHkdkeuk,a nsrk gw¡A

Wear your mask always.

ges'kk viuk ekLd igusaA DR. K.K. KHANDELWAL, IAS (RETD.) CHIEF NATIONAL COMMISSIONER

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lEiknd dh dye ls The official journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav which commenced on 12th March 2021 is going to complete 42 weeks out of 75 weeks by the end of December. This event has given us an opportunity to celebrate the glorious history of the great personalities besides the culture and achievements of our great nation. The Bharat Scouts and Guides has been conducting a number of events to mark the occasion.

Let us celebrate the event with many more creative ideas.

12 ekpZ] 2021 dks çkjEHk gqbZ vktknh dk ve`r egksRlo dh vkf/kdkfjd ;k=k fnlEcj ds vUr rd vius 75 lIrkg esa ls 42 lIrkg iw.kZ djus tk jgh gSA bl vk;kstu us gesa vius egku jk’Vª dh laLd`fr vkSj miyfC/k;ksa ds vykok egku gfLr;ksa ds xkSjo'kkyh bfrgkl dk lekjksg eukus dk volj çnku fd;k gSA bl volj dks fpfUgr djus gsrq Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l }kjk dbZ dk;ZØe vk;ksftr fd, tk jgs gSaA vkb, ge bl vk;kstu dks dbZ vkSj jpukRed fopkjksa ds lkFk euk,aA

We had the virtual meeting of the National Council and witnessed the unanimous election of Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) as President and Dr. K.K. Khandelwal as the Chief National Commissioner. The Bharat Scouts and Guides congratulate them and pledge to work under their dynamic leadership for further progress and achievements.

geus jk’Vªh; ifj’kn dh vkxkeh cSBd dh ,oa MkW- vfuy dqekj tSu] lkaln ¼jkT; lHkk½ ds v/;{k ,oa MkW- ds-ds- [k.Msyoky ds eq[; jk’Vªh; vk;qDr ds :i esa pqus tkus okys loZlEer pquko ds çR;{kn'khZ cusA Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l mUgsa c/kkbZ nsrk gS ,oa vkxs dh çxfr vkSj miyfC/k;ksa gsrq muds xfr'khy usr`Ro esas dk;Z djus dk ladYi ysrk gSA

We have been hearing that Omicron Covid Variant cases have been coming up. Mask is a universal and social vaccine which is effective against any variant. We insist that our scouts and guides should be self protective by using the mask, sanitizer and maintaining social distance before involving themselves in awareness programmes and other activities. Ministry of Health, Govt. of India advises that” there is no need to panic but we need to be vigilant”.

ge lqurs vk jgs gS fd vksehØkWu dksfoM osfj,aV ds ekeys lkeus vk jgs gSaA ekLd ,d lkoZHkkSfed ,oa lkekftd Vhdk gS tks fdlh Hkh çdkj ds osfj,aV ds fo:) çHkkoh gSA ge bl ckr ij tksj nsrs gS fd tkx:drk dk;ZØeksa vkSj vU; xfrfof/k;ksa esa Lo;a dks lfEefyr djus ls iwoZ gekjs LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l dks ekLd] lSfuVkbtj dk mi;ksx djds rFkk lkekftd nwjh cuk, j[krs gq, vkRe&lqj{kkRed gksuk pkfg,A LokLF; ea=ky;] Hkkjr ljdkj dh lykg gS fd ^^?kcjkus dh ugha ysfdu lrZd jgus dh vko';drk gS^^A

Our Country marks and celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26th January in 1950 and we celebrate73rd Republic Day next month. Let us celebrate the Republic Day by unfurling the National Flag and participate in parades, awareness programmes and various other activities.

gekjk ns'k Hkkjr dk lafo/kku ykxw gksus dh rkjh[k 26 tuojh] 1950 dks fpfUgr djrk gS ,oa ge vxys ekg esa 73ok¡ x.kra= fnol euk,axsA vkb, ge jk’Vªh; /ot Qgjkdj x.kra= fnol euk,a ,oa ijsM] tkx:drk dk;ZØeksa ,oa vU; fofHkUu xfrfof/k;ksa esa Hkkx ysaA eSa vki lHkh dks uo o’kZ 2022 vkSj fØlel dh 'kqHkdkeuk,a nsrk gw¡A

I wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year 2022 & Merry Christmas.

ekLd igusa ,oa fdlh Hkh çdkj ds osfj,aV dks nwj j[ksaA

Wear mask and keep any variant away.

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INTERNATIONAL EVENTS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD th BSG U Ambassadors Task Force members created a poll - Generation Stem on 11 of October 2021, International Day of the Girl Child. STEM education gives people skills that provide them better career opportunities. It encompasses the whole range of experiences and skills. Each STEM component brings a valuable contribution to a well-rounded education. Ms. Akshita Nitin Pathak was the head of the IDG Poll.

GENERATION STEM It engages students and equip them with critical thinking, problem-solving, creative and collaborative skills, and ultimately establishes connections between community and the global economy. This year BSG has brought Generation Stem poll. More than 24000 people in India has taken this poll. Kudos, to the efficient team members for their efforts!

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NATIONAL EVENTS 71ST GENERAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL The 71st General Meeting of the National Council of the Bharat Scouts and Guides was held on th 28 November, 2021 under the Chairmanship of Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Hon’ble President, Bharat Scouts and Guides.

This was the last meeting of the National Council for the existing term 2016-2021. Dr. K.K. Khandelwal, Hon’ble Chief National Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides welcomed all the members of the Council. Members from various State Association of the Bharat Scouts and Guides attended the meeting physically as well as virtually and took active part in the deliberation. Achievements of the activities of the Organisation undertaken during 20202021 were presented through Power Point Presentation. Hon’ble President Dr. Anil Kumar Jain praised the activities being organised by the Bharat Scouts and Guides during 2016-2021. The Returning Officer Shri R.K. Kaushik, Director, Bharat Scouts and Guides announced the result of the winners for the election of the Office Bearers for the next term 2021-2026 in the meeting. The following Office Bearers were declared elected unopposed of the Bharat Scouts and Guides for the next term 2021-2026.

1. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, M.P. (Rajya Sabha) 2. Dr. K.K. Khandelwal , IAS (Retd.) & Chairman, HRERA, Gurgaon 3. Shri Satyanarayan Sharma, MLA & Former Education Minister, Chhattisgarh 4. Dr. Vimla Meghwal 5. Dr. Kali Prasad Mishra 6. Shri Chandrajit Saikia 7. Smt. Geetha Natraj

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Various agenda items were discussed and brain stormed for the development of this largest Youth Organisation in the country. Important decisions were taken and approved for further implementation at Pan India Level. Newly elected Office Bearers were also felicitated in the meeting.

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Hon’ble President, Bharat Scouts and Guides presented awards of various National Level Competitions held in the organisation during the year 2020. An exhibition depicting various activities and project undertaken by the Bharat Scouts and Guides were displayed which was visited by all the Office Bearers present in the meeting and lauded the praiseworthy display in the exhibition.

UPSKILLING OUR NATION'S YOUNG WORKFORCE A series of National Level Webinar on "Upskilling our Nation's Young Workforce" was organised by the National Headquarters – New Delhi on every Wednesday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m starting from 8th December 2021 through Zoom Cloud Meeting & YouTube Channel of BSG-India. The theme of the webinar was “Skilled Youth - Nation’s pride ”with the objective to motivate a large number of youth to take up skill development training. The training was focused on how to do something specific and results in a learned skill that can be put to immediate use to become self-reliant.

The Webinar – 1 started with Career Counselling – “Para Legal and Advocacy Skills” by resource speaker Mr. Abinash Narzary, a lawyer by profession and currently working as a Programme Manager for ‘Social Action For Human Rights’ (SAFHR), a rights-based voluntary organisation of Guwahati. The speaker gave importance on what is Advocacy Skill & Para Legal Persons; What are the opportunities available in government sector as well as in private sectors etc.

Shri Amar B. Chettri, Jt. Director (S) of BSG-India motivated the participants to work to build a nation so that India can contribute a lot to create a better world in the coming days.

The webinar was conducted under the leadership of Shri Analendra Sarma, Assistant Director, NERBSG with the assistance of Ms. Anima Daimarhi Eka (Assam), Ms. Ankita Pandey (N.F. Rly), Ms. Priyanka Prajapat (Rajasthan), Mr. Jahangir Pasha (NHQ) and whole team #BSG4Skillyouth. More than 500 members participated in this webinar through Zoom and Youtube.

SCOUTS OF THE WORLD AWARD DISCOVERY WORKSHOP The Scouts Of The World Award Discovery Workshop was conducted by the Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarter at Doddaballapur, Karnataka from 4th to 8th December 2021 in

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which 124 participants from Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, South Central Railway, Southern Railway, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh participated. In the history of The Bharat Scouts and Guides, it was the first-ever workshop being organized for young people below 26 years of age. Scouts of the world award is an initiative of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, which is the highest award for any scouts and non-scouts receives after completing their 80 hours service project and uploading on scout.org. Mr. Madhusudan Avala, WOSM consultant was the Leader of the workshop, and Mrs. Kumud Mehra, Assistant Director, Southern Region was the event co-ordinator from NHQ. The participants were divided into 4 groups namely - Tiger, Iguana, Nightingale, and Ostrich. They were told about Do’s and Don’t s of the camp and were asked to voice out their personal expectations from the workshop and were briefly described the objectives of the workshop which was coordinated by Mr. Saran and Miss. Ayantika. The young people were all set to discover the problems back in their community and how they could contribute to make this world a better place.

Mr. Madhusudan Avala took session on the Scouts of the World Award through various activities exploring the essence of scouting and guiding. The participants learned about the Scout donation platform, Dialogue for Peace, scout.org and Patrimonito Badge. The young staff members Ayantika, Karthik, Sarathraj, Saran, Ashwin, Madhusudan LN, and Monish delivered sessions on 2 SDG goals respectively where the participants interacted actively and also discussed how they can implement those goals. After a successful session on MOP, four MOP stations were organised and the participants had to complete all 4 stations. Station 1 was STORYTELLING coordinated by Mr. Monish, Station 2 - WHAT PEACE MEANS TO YOU coordinated by Miss Ayantika, Station -3 ALELE SONG coordinated by Mr. Karthik and Mr. Saranraj and Station 4 NETWORKING GAME coordinated by Mr. Sarathraj. The participants gave a wonderful performance during the grand campfire and ethnic fashion show exhibiting their rich culture and heritage.

During 5-days workshop, the participants got to discover themselves and submit their action plan based on their development project. Mr. Amar B. Chettri, Joint Director Scouts (Programme & Training) connected virtually with the young people and blessed the participants. Shri P.G.R.

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Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner, Karnataka BSG, and Secretary-General President-In-Council, BSG inspired the youths by talking on Sustainable Development Goals and launched the official website of Scouts of the World Award India designed by Mr. Ashwin Palani.

Mr. M.A. Khalid, Additional Chief National Commissioner of BSG India and Mrs. Radha Venkatesh, State Commissioner (Guide) BSG Karnataka were present in the closing ceremony and gave away the participation certificates to the participants.

NATIONAL LEVEL ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS PROGRAMME The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters organized National Level Environment Awareness Programme for family members at Trikuta Bhawan th th Katra, Reasi J&K from 13 to 17 November, 2021 in which 104 participants from 11 states participated.

The camp was inaugurated by the Station House Officer of Police Station, Katra. A rally on Environmental Awareness cum Cleanliness Drive was organized which was highly appreciated by the citizens of Katra. Presentation of "Nukkad Natak, near Katra bus stand was made the people aware about the importance of cleanliness.

All the participants went to Patni top, situated in district Udhampur and joined the closing ceremony of HWB Course for Scout Masters of J&K. An interactive session on "Environmental Awareness" was also conducted. The session was interesting which included the problem arising in the environment and the remedies to those problems. v The camp was started with trekking to Mata Vaishno Devi temple, Bhaironath temple, and

Ardhkuvari temple which was about 30 Km. The participants walked continuously almost for 22 hours. v The Grand Campfire was graced by the Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vashino Devi Shrine

Board, Katra. Other dignitaries of District Administration, Citizens of Katra, officials of State Headquarters, Shri I.D. Soni, Former State Commissioner (S), Shri M.M. Joshi, State Commissioner(Adult Resources)and other district officials of Reasi. The camp was conducted

by Shri Mahinder Sharma, Regional Organizing Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Northern Region with the assistance of invited staff members.

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NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE, PACHAMRHI HIMALAYA WOOD BADGE COURSE FOR CUB MASTERS The Himalaya Wood Badge Course for Cub Masters was held at National Training Centre Pachmarhi th th from 11 to 17 November, 2021 in which 43 Cub Masters from 11 States participated. Shri Vikram Singh Chouhan, LT(C) , M.P. and Shri Krishna B. Dambalkar, LT(C) of Maharashtra were the leaders of the courses respectively.

HIMALAYA WOOD BADGE COURSE FOR ROVER SCOUT LEADERS The Himalaya Wood Badge Course for Rover Scout Leaders was held at National Training Centre th th Pachmarhi from 11 to 17 November, 2021 in which 42 Rover Scout Leaders from 11 States participated. Shri R. K. Tiwari, Leader Trainer (Rover) Madhya Pradesh was the Leader of the course. The PreCourse assignments for these courses were designed to enable the participants to come prepared to take part in the learning situations effectively which were based on skills required to train the youth as per APRO Part II and the service oriented progressive training designed by the Bharat Scouts and Guides.

HIMALAYA WOOD BADGE COURSES FOR SCOUT MASTERS The Himalaya Wood Badge Courses for Scout Masters were held at National Training Centre Pachmarhi from 19th to 25th November, 2021 in which 110 Scout Masters from 19 States participated. Dr. S. K. Dwivedi, LT (S), Shri B. L. Sharma, LT (S), Madhya Pradesh and Shri Prashant Gaikwad, LT (S) Maharashtra were the Leader of the three courses.

Emphasis was given on survival skills based on the Youth Programme covered from Pratham Sopan till Tritiya Sopan and needs based on the characteristics of young people. The natural environment of NTC Pachmarhi was utilized to optimum and the hills, lakes and plateau of Pachmarhi was utilized to demonstrate the pioneering skills of the participants. The Assistant Leader Trainers who were invited to gain experience on designing, planning and execution of Himalaya Wood Badge Course as Pre-Condition to undergo course for Leader Trainers made excellent efforts in counselling and supporting the course participants. All the courses were directed by the team lead

by Shri Krishnaswamy R., Executive Director, National Training Centre, Pachmarhi.

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NATIONAL YOUTH ADVENTURE INSTITUTE, GADPURI NATIONAL LEVEL SERVICE CAMP FOR ROVERS National Level Service Camp for Rovers under the banner FIT INDIA was conducted at National th th Youth Complex, Gadpuri from 07 to 13 December, 2021 in which 42 participants from Bihar, Eastern Railway, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Northern Railway, N.E. Railway and Rajasthan took part. Participants went for the NYC Campus tour with an objective to find out the service areas and service work as per their group expectations and according to the materials available at NYC, Gadpuri.

During the camp days participants rendered tremendous service to the Camp site like – Grass Cutting, Tree branches cutting, firewood cutting, cleanliness of surroundings, help in the kitchen th Area, etc. On 11 December, 2021 participants were divided in 2 groups for the contribution towards Flag Day Stickers. They covered Ballabgarh and Palwal and spread the positive massage of the Scouting in the community and had good impression from the local public.

On 13th December, 2021 After the Final Inspection, Open session, evaluation and final talk, Participants were given the session on U-Reporter and made all as a U-reporter and also motivated them to participate in the programmes of other National Adventure Institute of BSG. The camp was conducted by Mr. Dhanraj Saini, Office Secretary Leader of the Camp under the overall supervision of Camp Coordinator Ms. Shivangi Saxena, Assistant Director, NYC, Gadpuri.

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVENTURE PROGRAMME The National Youth Adventure Programme was conducted at Manali, Himachal Pradesh under the th th banner Fit India from 15 to 19 December, 2021 in which 46 participants from Andhra Paradesh, Eastern Railway, Karnataka, North Central Railway, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu and West Bengal participated.

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All the participants enjoyed the trekking to Parsha Fall Trek, Hadimba Temple, Rock climbing, Rappelling, obstacle, River Crossing and also visited Solang Valley Participants also visited Solang Valley. Introduction given to participants for U- report, Social Media of BSG. The Adventure Programme was organised under the Leadership of Mr. Dhanraj Saini, Office Secretary cum Junior Instructor, NYC, Gadpuri.

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Note: Your answers along with recent passport size photographs should reach us on or before 15th January, 2022 The names and photos of first five lucky winners with correct answers will be published in the magazine of January, 2022 issue.

1. On which side of the road the Scout Signs should be made or marked?

2. Who said, “When you play, play hard; and when you work, work hard. But do not let your play and your sport interfere with your study.”?

3. In the constellation of `Orion`, we find three stars as belt and three stars as sword. The question is: what did the Zulus` scouts call the belt and the sword?

4. In whistle signals, a succession of long and slow blasts is heard. How do you react?

5. When is World Nature Conservation Day observed every year?

6. In World Scout Flag, World Scout Badge is made of which colour?

7. What is the ratio of World Scout Flag?

8. When and where the World Scout Flag was accepted?

9. What does the reef knot in World Scout Badge indicate?

10. What does the needle in the Center of World Scout Badge indicate?

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A neat way to stop a rope fraying 2 It indicates that the vessel is healthy.

Imaginary lines joining points of equal heights.

Immerse the finger in luke warm water and apply antiseptic cream later.

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6. 3 to 6 years 7. Put off the fire by spraying water 8. After the Jamboree in Olympia 9. Rest, Warmth and Fluids 10. Life on land

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NATIONAL ADVENTURE INSTITUTE, SNOW VIEW, KURSEONG DARJEELING, WEST BENGAL 07TH NATIONAL ADVENTURE PROGRAMME th 07 National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Snow View th th Kurseong, Darjeeling from 15 to 19 November, 2021 in which 48 youth from Haryana and Maharashtra participated. During the programme, participants visited different places like HMI Darjeeling. They did activities such as Obstacles Crossings, visit to zoo and historical museum which describes the life of a mountaineer and their belongings who made history. The participants went on trekking to Eagle Crag and Dow Hill forest. Shri Krishan Lal Sharma, Principal of Navo Durga School, Former Director of Higher Education, Haryana attended the valedictory function.

08TH NATIONAL ADVENTURE PROGRAMME th 08 National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Snow View nd th Kurseong, Darjeeling from 22 to 26 November, 2021 in which 28 participants from Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu and West Bengal attended.

Besides regular activities, Kims games & quiz competitions were organized for the participants.

They all enjoyed the day and were happy to explore their knowledge. Shri Jogendra Prasad, State Commissioner (Cub), W.B, was present in the grand camp fire. Different cultural programmes were presented by the participants. Both the programmes were conducted under the Leadership of Smt. Surekha Shrivastava Dy. Director, NAI with the assistance of Mr. Vivek Kumar Das, Jr. Instructor along with the help of invited staff members.

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09TH NATIONAL ADVENTURE PROGRAMME th 09 National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Snow View, th th Kurseong, Darjeeling from 06 to 10 December, 2021 in which 09 participants from Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh participated. th

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09 Special National Adventure Programme was conducted at the same place from 08 to 12 December, 2021 in which 108 participants from Chhattisgarh and West Bengal participated. Mr. Ezaz Ahmed, Sub Divisional Officer (I.A.S), Kurseong was the Chief Guest of the programme who lighted the traditional lamp.

During the above programmes, participants visited different places like HMI Darjeeling –activities such as Obstacles Crossings, zoo visit and historical museum describes the life of a mountaineer and their belongings who made history. Trek to Eagle Crag, Dow Hill forest and Neta Subhas Chandra Bose museum.

Backwoodsman cooking, archery, rifle shooting and quiz competition were organized. Shri Manoranjan Ghosh, Additional Superintendent of Police was the Chief Guest in the grand camp fire. Shri Kailash Soni, State Secretary, BS&G, Chhattisgarh was also present.

Smt. Surekha Shrivastava Dy. Director, NAI was the Leader of the above programmes. She was assisted by Mr. Vivek Kumar Das, Jr. Instructor and invited staff.

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THE BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES, INDIA IS AWARDED MESSENGERS OF PEACE HERO FOR CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT This year, World Scouting has recognised 25 young people of various countries for their outstanding service and contributions towards building peace and promoting sustainable development in their communities. The young leaders were named Messengers of Peace Heroes and they were awarded in a ceremony held on th 06 December 2021 virtually under Scouting’s flagship initiative, Messengers of Peace, which is celebrating 10 years of impact around the world. Mafeking Scout Group of Bangalore, Karnataka State Bharat Scouts and Guides, India was recognised this year 2021 by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement as Messengers of Peace Hero at the Global Level for the efforts taken to contribute to the culture of peace and the Messengers of the Peace.

Shri Amar B. Chettri, Joint Director of Scouts (Prog. &Trg.) & Messengers of Peace NSO Coordinator of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters, New Delhi is conferred with ‘Messengers of Peace Special Recognition this year 2021 by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement for his extraordinary contribution in his role as an Adult Leader in supporting young people creating more peaceful, resilient and sustainable communities in the country and the world as a whole.

The award presentation ceremony was held virtually on 06th December, 2021. The award ceremony has honoured the young Messengers of Peace Heroes as well as National Scout Organisation and highlighted stories of their unique community-based projects. The award recognises the service and actions of young people across five categories related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): environment, peace-building, life skills, health and well-being, and COVID-19 response.

Messengers of Peace connects young peace-builders together in global network and inspires them to play a leadership role and become active citizens in their communities. Since 2010, the Messengers of Peace initiative has involved nearly all 172 National Scout Organizations and empowered Scouts to lead more than 16 million community development projects delivering over 2.5 billion hours of service towards the SDGs. The Bharat Scouts and Guides is continuously working to enhance Messengers of Peace network in the country to create impact of scouting /guiding in the community with a mission—Creating Better India.

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SITUATION VACANT Applications are invited for the post of Membership Growth Manager, Bharat Scouts and Guides Membership Growth Cell in the Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters, Lakshmi Mazumdar Bhawan, 16, M. G. Marg, I. P. Estate, New Delhi-110002.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH MANAGER REQUIREMENT: 1.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

MINIMUM GRADUATE WITH ENGLISH AS ONE OF THE LANGUAGE. PREFERABLY MBA

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

SCOUTING/GUIDING BACKGROUND- PREFERABLY RASHTRAPATI AWARDEE

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EXPERIENCE

BELOW 50 YEARS AS ON 01.01.2022 (RELAXATION IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES).

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AGE

ATLEAST 05 YEARS OF WORKING EXPERIENCE IN A REPUTED ORGANISATION.

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SALARY

RS. 30,000-50,000/- PER MONTH (NEGOTIABLE)

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POSITION TITLE

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH MANAGER

POSITION CONCEPT

The Membership Growth Manager is a contractual post (Project based), responsible for efficient implementation of National Growth Strategy in coordination with State associations and liasioning with BSG Growth Committee and WOSM, ensuring that the set targets are achieved.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze the BSG's current situation in the area of membership • Efficient implementation of the BSG's growth strategy and National Growth Project • Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of national and state growth strategy.

• Liasioning/coordination with State Associations and WOSM on matters related to Membership Growth • Prepare periodic reports on membership growth and communicate with WOSM • Efficient management of the BSG Membership Growth Cell

TERM OF APPOINTMENT

SIX MONTHS, RENEWABLE

REPORT TO

DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY, NATIONAL GROWTH COMMITTEE

PERSONAL PROFILE

• MBA /Graduate in any stream • Have good leadership skill • Have a good knowledge of MS Office and Internet; with special skill of PPT presentation • Able to communicate independently in English, oral and written form

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PERSONAL PROFILE

• • • •

Ability to develop project proposals and it’s implementation Ability of write a report Have good communication skills Preference will be given to Rashtrapati Awardees of BSG or HWB Holders or above

Interested candidates may apply stating qualification and experience with testimonials to the Director, The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters, Lakshmi Mazumdar Bhawan, 16, M. G. Marg, I. P. Estate, New Delhi-110002 latest by 10/01/2022 at info@bsgindia.org.

-Editor

Applications are also invited for the following posts in the Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters, Lakshmi Mazumdar Bhawan, 16, M. G. Marg, I. P. Estate, New Delhi-110002.

01- STATE PROJECT COORDINATOR, BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES HER WORLD, HER VOICE (UPS) Work location – The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters, New Delhi REQUIREMENT: 1.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

GRADUATE IN ANY FIELD

2.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

MEMBER FROM ANY SECTION OF GUIDES.

3.

EXPERIENCE

18 - 35 YEARS AS ON 01.01.2022 (RELAXATION IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES).

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AGE

ATLEAST 02 YEARS OF WORKING EXPERIENCE IN A REPUTED ORGANISATION.

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SALARY

RS. 10,000-15,000/- PER MONTH (NEGOTIABLE)

Key Responsibilities: 1. Create and aggressively implement Ranger engagement and development strategy and plan; develop and manage budget and resources according to plan.

2. Develop customized membership solutions that engage and increase participation 3. Directs the development, coordination, and management of membership and unit projects, programs and activities and provides leadership and direction for membership growth and unit effectiveness.

4. Develops data-driven strategies to grow membership; collects and analyzes data from a variety of sources to develop member-focused data-driven strategies to strengthen member ship and affiliates; directs membership retention/recruitment acquisitions efforts, on a timely basis.

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5. Develop a project plan and manage the implementation of various UPS project Programme in their state within agreed outcomes including, timescales, budget and quality parameters.

6. Use critical and creative thinking to troubleshoot and design appropriate solutions.

7. In conjunction with UPS project manager develop and implement a state campaign within agreed outcomes.

8. Support BSG to implement community action activities like UpaRashtrapatiPuraskar competi tion of the UPS Project.

9. Undertake the day to day budget management of the project ensuring regular reporting and address any issues in conjunction with the Project manager in a timely manner.

10. Engage directly with, and provide support to the volunteers and staff to ensure the programme is delivered with positive agreed experiences for individuals involved.

11. In partnership with the Joint Director Guides seek to build the capacity of the Guides in line with the BSG strategic plan 12. Organize events and visits to district if needed to achieve the goals set under the projects.

13. Be responsible for and able to evidence own personal development by undertaking relevant training, attending meetings, conferences and events ensuring that you are updated in all matters relevant to the role within the Personal Development Plan agreed with the line manager.

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements.

02- UNICEF COORDINATOR, BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES HER WORLD, HER VOICE (UPS) Work location – The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters, New Delhi REQUIREMENT: 1.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

GRADUATE IN ANY FIELD

2.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

MEMBER FROM ANY SECTION OF GUIDES.

3.

EXPERIENCE

18 - 35 YEARS AS ON 01.01.2022 (RELAXATION IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES).

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AGE

ATLEAST 02 YEARS OF WORKING EXPERIENCE IN A REPUTED ORGANISATION.

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SALARY

RS. 10,000-15,000/- PER MONTH (NEGOTIABLE)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintaining and monitoring ongoing plans, schedules, work hours, budgets and expendi tures.

• Organizing, attending and participating in stakeholder meetings.

• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.

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• Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings. • Ensuring project deadlines are met.

• Determining project changes.

• Providing administrative support as needed.

• Undertaking coordination tasks as required as per project.

• Developing coordination strategies.

• Ensuring UNICEF coordination adheres to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.

• Chair and facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members.

• Create a UNICEF calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective as per the project plan This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements.

Interested candidates may apply stating qualification and experience with testimonials to the Director, The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters, Lakshmi Mazumdar Bhawan, 16, M. G. Marg, I. P. Estate, New Delhi-110002 latest by 10/01/2022 at info@bsgindia.org with a copy to jdg@bsgindia.org -Editor

Gone Home Ms Gaura Devi Dev, Vice President of The Bharat Scouts and Guides Uttarakhand breathed her last on 03rd December, 2021.

We pray for eternal peace of the departed soul.

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ACTIVITIES REPORT ASSAM World AIDS Day was observed by Amrit Prabha Ranger Team, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Boko, Kamrup (R) , The Bharat scouts and guides, Assam in association with Dept. of Education, Students Union, NSS Unit of Jawaharlal Nehru College Boko, conducted a Rally to Boko bazar. A street drama performed by the students in Boko Bazar and the college campus to create aware-

2021 in which 18 Scout Masters from various Donbosco Schools participated. The course was conducted under the Leadership of Mr. R.A. Lazer, ALT(S), Assam State.

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ness on AIDS on 01st December was well appreciated by the public.

Rangers of Amrit Prabha Ranger Team participated in the celebration of Constitution Day organized by Gandhian Study Center, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Boko, Kamrup, Assam at college campus on 26/11/2021. Rangers distributed hand made mask to Prof. Akhil Ranjan Dutta, Guest of the Day and, HOD of Political Science, Guwahati University. Rangers motivated the students for "ORANGE THE WORLD: END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN”.

vktknh dk ve`r egksRlo o Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds LFkkiuk lIrkg ds miy{; esa Jh jkepanz oekZ] ftyk laxBu vk;qDr ¼LdkmV½ ds usr`Ro esa LdkmV f'kfoj jktdh; ofj’B ek/;fed fo|ky; cukoyh esa fnuk¡d 7 ls 13 uoEcj] 2021 rd vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa 165 LdkmV~l ,oa 47 LdkmV ekLVlZ us Hkkx fy;kA bl volj ij Jh cyoku flag pkSgku us ch-ih- flDl ,oa ik;fu;fjax fLdy] esa çFke] f}rh; ,oa r`rh; lksiku dk ikB~;Øe djk;kA f”kfoj ds lapkyd Jh jkepanz oekZ us LdkmV~l dks lw;Z ueLdkj] ¶ySx lsjseuh] xStsV~l cukuk] ydM+h dk lksQk] crZu j[kus dk LFkku] dpjk Mkyus ds fiV~l] [kkuk cukus ds fy, pwYgsa] jaxksyh ,oa iwtk LFky vkfn cukus dk çf'k{k.k fn;kA Jh n;kuan flgkx] ftyk f'k{kk vf/kdkjh us f'kfoj dh xfrfof/k;ksa dk fujh{k.k fd;k rFkk laLFkk ds inkf/kdkfj;ksa o vf/kdkfj;ksa ds vfrfjDr Jh ,y-,l- oekZ] jkT;

Advanced Course for Scout Masters was laxBu vk;qDr ¼LdkmV½ Hkh mifLFkr jgsA Jh cyoku flag] conducted by the BSG, Assam State in the ftyk çf'k{k.k vk;qDr us fo|ky; esa vf/kd ls vf/kd Nk=ksa dk premises of Donbosco School, Panbazar, LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l esa tksMus ij cy fn;kA Guwahati, Assam from 23rd to 29th November,

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Scouts and Guides inaugurated the Course.

Training was given mainly in vocational education, craft, self-dependence, voluntarism so that they could help themselves and serve society during any eventuality or calamities.

For the first time, J&K State Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted Himalaya Wood Badge course for Scout Masters/Lady Scout Masters at Youth Hostel Patnitop from 8th to 14th Nov. 2021 in which 16 unit leaders participated. Major Shri Manish Chauhan, inaugurated the course on 8th November, 2021. Shri R.P. Kotwal, Leader Trainer was the Leader of the Course.

¶ykWd yhMlZ gsrq csfld çf'k{k.k f”kfoj jkT; çf'k{k.k dsUnz] A delegation from J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides vEckyk dSaV esa fnuk¡d 22 ls 26 uoEcj] 2021 rd vk;ksftr met Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon'ble Lt. Governor J&K U.T (Chief Patron, J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides) fd;k x;k ftlesa 34 ¶ykWd yhMlZ us Hkkx fy;kA at Raj Bhawan, Jammu on 27th November 2021 ¶ykWd yhMlZ gsrq ,Mokal çf'k{k.k f”kfoj jkT; çf'k{k.k dsUnz] regarding ongoing celebrations of Flag vEckyk dSaV esa fnuk¡d 22 ls 26 uoEcj] 2021 rd vk;ksftr Day/Foundation Day 2021 of Bharat Scouts and fd;k x;k ftlesa 25 ¶ykWd yhMlZ us Hkkx fy;kA jkT; iqjLdkj tk¡p f'kfoj QkWj LdkmV~l] jkT; çf'k{k.k dsUnz] vEckyk dSaV esa fnuk¡d 16 ls 20 uoEcj] 2021 rd vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa 101 LdkmV~l us Hkkx fy;kA LdkmV~l gsrq jkT; Lrjh; iqjLdkj ,oa ,MoSapj dk;ZØe çf'k{k.k f'kfoj jkT; çf'k{k.k dsUnz] rkjknsoh] f'keyk esa fnuk¡d 17 ls 20 uoEcj] 2021 dh vof/k esa vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa 139 LdkmV~l] jksolZ ,oa LdkmV ekLVlZ us Hkkx fy;kA JAMMU AND KASHMIR Pratham Sopan Scouts Course for the Scouts of Government Higher Secondary School, Udhampur was organised for two days under the aegis of J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides (UT J&K) from 26th November, 2021. 40 Scouts participated. Shri Gaznaffer Ali, State Chief Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir Bharat

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Guides and pinned the sticker to the Hon’ble Governor.

KARNATAKA Advanced Courses for Cub Masters, Flock Leaders, Scout Masters and Guide Captains were conducted at Dr. Annie Besant State Training and

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Camping Centre from 11th to 17th November 2021 in which 104 Unit Leaders from different districts of the state participated. Shri Muninarayanappa, Cub Section, Smt. Gowri Bai, Bulbul Section, Shri P. Manjunathappa and Shri G. Krishnappa, Scout Section and Dr. Shabana, Guide Section were the Leaders of the courses.

Advanced Courses for Cub Masters, Flock Leaders, Scout Masters and Guide Captains were organised at Kondajji Basappa State Training Centre from 17th to 23rd November 2021 in which 198 Unit leaders from various districts of the four Divisions in Karnataka participated. Shri P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner visited the Camp on 19th November, 2021. Shri C.S. Reddy, State Commissioner (Adult Resources) participated in the Grand Camp Fire.Shri Anil Shastri, Cub Section, Smt. Shakuntala Naravatge, Bulbul Section, Shri Prakash Y. Patil, Shri Amaresh Kori, Scout Section and Smt. Seema J. Reddy, Guide Section were the Leaders of the Courses.

NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY

In connection with "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" Sanitation Drive was conducted at Hijiguri Railway High School on 27-11-2021 by the members of Tinsukia District Association of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Northeast Frontier

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Railway. More than 32 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders were present in the Sanitation Drive.

ODISHA Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides organized a “State Level Dance Festival” at State Headquarters, in Unit-03, Bhubaneswar from

08th to 11th December 2021 in which 180 Guides and Unit Leaders from 14 district of the state participated. Dr. Kali Prasad Mishra, National Vice President & State Chief Commissioner, Odisha State BSG, inaugurated the camp in the presence of Shri Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, Hon’ble MLA & President, OSBSG and Dr. Chita Ranjan Sahani, Eminent Odishi Dancer & Lecturer in Hi-tech Higher Secondary School, Bhubaneswar and all the state officials.

Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides organized Coastal Trekking Camp at Digha, Balasore from1st December to5th December 2021 in which 281 Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders from 14 Districts participated in this sea beach cleaning programme. Shri Tapan Kumar Panda, Sarpanch, Balasore inaugurated the camp in the presence of other invited dignitaries, members and all the state officials.

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The Virtual Basic Training Courses for Scout Masters/Guide Captains were conducted in State Headquarters premises from 13th to 15th December, 2021 in which 21 Scout Masters and 15 Guide Captains from different districts participated.

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Kasthuribai Guide Group Katpadi, Southern Railway State Bharat Scouts and Guides organised Diabetes Screening Camp on 14/11/2021 in association with Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre, Vellore at Katpadi LdkmV@xkbM us dksVk eaMy ç/kku Jh çdk'k tk;loky ds Railway Station. Smt. Arijita Gopal, HI/KPD and usr`Ro esa gsyhdkWIVj nq?kZVuk esa tujy fcfiu jkor o mudh Shri R. Krishnan, Vice President BDSG/KGG were iRuh lfgr lHkh fnoaxr lSU; vf/kdkfj;ksa dks fnuk¡d 13 the guests of the programme.500 people attended and their BP and Sugar level were checked. The members of the group distributed 1000 masks to the passengers at Katpadi Railway station.

SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY Open Units Meet was conducted by Secunderabad district in Vikarabad from 25th to 26th November, 2021 in connection with GM’s fnlEcj] 2021 dks HkkoHkhuh J`)katfy vfiZr dhA inspection.100 Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers along with officials participated in the SIKKIM On 26.11.2021, Constitution Day of India was meet. observed by the Guides of Namchi Girls Senior Secondary School of Namchi, South Sikkim. They Communal Harmony Campaign Week and Flag took the pledge to respect the constitution of Day were observed from 19th to 25th November, 2021. 20 Rovers and Rangers of India.

Secunderabad Division participated in the event at various places in Secunderabad and raised SOUTHERN RAILWAY To Commemorate World Diabetes Day, Central funds for the orphans.

District's Bharathidasan Scout Group and

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SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY On the Eve of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostava, Mysore District conducted Cycle Rally from Mysore to Bandipur from 26th to 28th November, 2021in which 50 Rovers participated. Divisional Railway Manager, Mysore Division flaged off the Rally.

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TELANGANA Basic Course for Guide Captains was conducted at State Training Centre, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad from 22nd to 28th November 2021 in which 24 Guide Captains participated. Smt. G. Ananthalaxmi, LT (G) was the Leader of the mÙkjk[k.M Course. mÙkjk[k.M jkT; Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l }kjk çns'k Lrjh; jksoj ,oa jsatj fuiq.k tk¡p f'kfoj çknsf'kd dSfEiax ,oa çf'k{k.k Singareni District conducted Review Meeting at dsUnz] nsgjknwu esa fnuk¡d 13 ls 17 uoEcj] 2021 dh vof/k esa Goleti, Singareni District from 11th to 13th vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa 133 çfrHkkfx;ksa us Hkkx fy;kA November 2021 in which 70 Scouts and Guides f'kfoj dk lapkyu Jh ch-,l- fc’V] jkT; laxBu vk;qDr participated. ¼LdkmV½ ,oa Jherh vatyh panksyk] jkT; laxBu vk;qDr ¼xkbM½ us fd;kA TAMILNADU VªsulZ ehV çknsf'kd dSfEiax ,oa çf'k{k.k dsUnz] nsgjknwu esa Maharishi District of Tamilnadu State Bharat fnuk¡d 18 ls 20 uoEcj] 2021 dh vof/k esa vk;ksftr fd;k x;k Scouts and Guides conducted Rajyapurskar ftlesa 14 çfrHkkfx;ksa us Hkkx fy;kA Jh jke flag usxh] jkT; Testing Camp for (Zone-1) at Maharhishi Vidya çf'k{k.k vk;qDr ¼LdkmV½ ,oa Jherh vk'kk lksyadh] jkT; Mandir Sr.Sec. School, Chetpet, Chennai on 17th çf'k{k.k vk;qDr ¼xkbM½ us fd;kA December, 2021 in which 65 Scouts & Guides participated. Ms. Anatha Chidamara Selvi, Zonal fo'ks’k eSfiax de bLVheslu dkslZ çknsf'kd dSfEiax ,oa çf'k{k.k Assistant Secretary inaugurated the function. dsUnz] nsgjknwu esa fnuk¡d 29 uoEcj ls 03 fnlEcj] 2021 dh vof/k esa vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa 26 çfrHkkfx;ksa us Hkkx During the camp, the participants were tested in fy;kA Jh jfoUnz eksgu dkyk us dkslZ dk lapkyu fd;kA BP Six, Inspection, Flag Break, Camp Craft, Pravesh to Rajyapurskar topics, written test, practical session on first aid, mapping, knots & lashing etc.

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MEMBERSHIP GROWTH ROVER/RANGER STATE COORDINATORS VIRTUAL MEETS The National Headquarters of the Bharat Scouts and Guides organized two virtual meets for the Rover/Ranger State Coordinators on 4th December, 2021 and 18th December, 2021 respectively regarding Membership Growth initiatives.

Membership

GROWTH

In the 1st Virtual Meet was conducted on 4th December, 2021, 13 Rover/Ranger State Coordinators were present.

Where they discussed the basic initial points like- why and from where its essence and need of origin came out, what are the current positions of states in terms of membership and achievements, what is the National and State targets, initial letters to startup this concept etc. with wonderful fun activity and breakout rooms for open discussion and suggestion.

2nd Virtual Meet was conducted on 18th December, 2021, where 10 Rover/Ranger State Coordinators participated. They discussed the theme – Ways of work. Started from the brief recapitulation, clarification on Roles and Responsibilities, reporting on the previous task assigned, and the proper process of works that need to be done from the starting level. They get the clarity on the materials, resources and documents required to represent the BSG at the College and University level. Their personality development and presentation aspects which are very much essential to get a remarkable impression and get the things done in a proper manner were also covered in this virtual meet.

Overall, in these two virtual workshops, all the participants actively participated and learned the skills and knowledge required to work at the ground level from the WOSM consultant, NHQ professionals and staff. As of now, 12 Rover/Ranger State Coordinators from Chhattisgarh, Tamilnadu, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana were trained and also issued their appointment letters. Membership Growth Cell is also looking forward to conduct the next virtual meet very soon with a wonderful agenda and valuable inputs for the Rover/Ranger State Coordinators.

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TRAINER’S CORNER ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SCOUTING THE SCOUT PROMISE AND LAW AND THEIR PRINCIPLES Scouting is based on value system which is inclusive in the movement. Without the value system, Scouting has no existence. The Founder believed that to improve society, improvement of individuals is necessary.

As far as Scouting is concerned, within Scouting, improvement of individual is possible through an educational process. Our educational process involves self-education which progresses as per age i.e. through progressive self-education. B. P. observed that an individual should be given freedom to learn at his own pace unlike class room subjects. And this progressive self-education is based on the Scout Method. Our scout method is Scout Promise and Law, Learning by doing, Membership of small groups i.e. Patrol system.

One of the fundamental components of Scout Method is the Scout Promise and Law. Scout Promise is the voluntary personal commitment of the individual to do one`s best to adhere to an ethical code of behavior i.e. Scout Law. He or She should be given sufficient time to live up to the promise. For this reason, the individual who joins the movement is registered as a recruit or an aspirant but not a member of the Movement. He or She is given sufficient time of three months to complete the requirements of Pravesh which covers the Promise and Law. Scout Promise and Law summarise the universal values and these values are expressed in the Principles of the Movement. These principles are the fundamental beliefs which represents the vision of society and forms a code of conduct of all its members.

The principles of scouting which form the Promise and Law for the members of the movement are summarized in three categories, namely, • Duty to God – the relationship of the individual to God or spiritual life • Duty to others – the relationship with the society, world and Nature • Duty to Self – the relationship to oneself.

How is this idea of `Duty to God` given a practical approach? We encourage the individuals to practice their own religions as followed by their parents. Members of the movement, irrespective of

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age should have faith in God and be thankful to HIM for all the beautiful and wonderful things He has given us. Scouts and Guides should say prayers regularly and in reverence. The Nature, the fellow beings, the animals or the birds and all other species are the creation of God. All these are to be shown love and kindness. The young ones should make it a principle that all the elements created by God are to be conserved. `Duty to others` is a realization of the youth that they have to serve or help others as “Service to fellowmen is Service to God. Scouts and Guides should be loyal to the country and should work for peace at local, national and international level. The youth should love their country and be patriotic. Country means fellow citizens. Scouts and Guides should be ready to help others with cheerfulness and does not expect a reward. The help rendered may be big or small but the spirit in which it is done is important. Community service and Community Development programmes or Disaster management programmes are a magnified duty to others. `Duty to Self` is defined as ‘responsibility for the development of oneself”. Scouting is thus based not only upon the principles of “Duty to God” and “Duty to others” but also on the principle that man should take responsibility for the development of his capacities and abilities. He or she should develop skills to sustain themselves in life. They should take care of their physical health and progress in education in order to develop intellectual health to occupy better positions in society to support the family and dependents.

Practice of Promise and Law by the scouts and guides in their daily life doubtlessly makes them efficient citizens.

Hints to Unit Leaders: • It is the special duty of the U.L. to explain the promise in detail using stories and real life situations.

• The Promise is to be explained well in advance before he is called for Investiture Ceremony.

• It is not enough if the scouts and guides by heart the promise but they should understand it.

• While dealing with Scout Law, U.L. should deal the points using several examples from daily life situations and through stories.

• Two or three points of the Law should be taken up at a time and they could be illustrated with incidents.

• Let the individual take time of his own to discuss with the U.L. for correct and clear under standing.

• Suitable Games and other activities can be planned to facilitate practical usage of Promise and Law.

- D. R. K. Sarma, LT (C) South Central Railway /Mo:- 9866048096

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