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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

EDITORIAL BOARD 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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Ms. Razia Begum NHQ. Commissioner (Public Relation)

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President's Message

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Personally Speaking

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Editor’s Desk

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International Event

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Webinar on Covid-19 Vaccination Myth & Facts

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Editor R.K. Kaushik Director

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President’s Message

lans’k The entire country is facing the second wave of lEiw.kZ ns”k dksjksuk dh nwljh ygj dk lkeuk dj jgk Corona and the normal life of every citizen is gS ,oa çR;sd ukxfjd dk lkekU; thou çHkkfor gks affected. jgk gSA Adding to the dangers of the Covid-19, new problems like black fungus etc. are also causing damages to the human immune system. The efforts to vaccinate the citizens in phased manner and preventive care measures by the government has not found encouraging results.

In this grave situation our duty as citizens is to follow guidelines issued by medical authorities and create awareness among our family members and community about the dangers of covid pandemic.

dksfoM&19 ds [krjksa ds lkFk&lkFk ubZ leL;k,a tSls fd dkyk Qaxl vkfn Hkh ekuo çfrj{kk ç.kkyh dks uqdlku igq¡pk jgh gaSA ukxfjdksa dks pj.kc) rjhds ls Vhdkdj.k ds ç;kl vkSj ljdkj }kjk fuokjd ns[kHkky mik;ksa ds mRlkgtud ifj.kke çkIr ugha gq, gSaA

bl xaHkhj fLFkfr esa ukxfjdksa ds :i esa gekjk drZO; fpfdRlk vf/kdkfj;ksa }kjk tkjh fn'kkfunsZ'kksa dk ikyu djuk ,oa vius ifjokj ds lnL;ksa rFkk leqnk; ds chp dksfoM ekgekjh ds [krjksa ds ckjs esa tkx:drk iSnk The reports of our members extending services djuk gSA in food distribution, vaccination centers, gekjs lnL;ksa }kjk Hkkstu forj.k] Vhdkdj.k dsUnzksa esa helping the police and civil administration in lsok,a nsus] iqfyl ,oa ukxfjd ç”kklu dks ykWdMkmu implementation of lockdown norms are ekunaMksa ds dk;kZUo;u esa enn djus dh vk[;k encouraging. I am given to understand that our mRlkgtud jgh gSA eq>s ;g crk;k x;k gS fd gekjs members arranged oxygen and instruments for adequate supply in affected areas is really lnL;ksa us çHkkfor {ks=ksa esa i;kZIr vkiwfrZ gsrq vkWDlhtu vkSj midj.kksa dh O;oLFkk dh gS tks okLro esa praise worthy. ç”kaluh; gSaA

The young minds are under stress and anxiety as they are deprived of the open air, school, friends etc. due to lockdown. The National headquarters is organising a series of webinars and online competitions to keep our members engaged and empowered with the knowledge

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ykWdMkmu ds dkj.k [kqyh gok] Ldwy] nksLrksa vkfn ls oafpr gks tkus ds dkj.k ;qok eu ruko vkSj fpark esa gSA jk’Vªh; eq[;ky; vius lnL;ksa dks Vhdkdj.k] dksfoM ds çlkj dks QSyus ls jksdus gsrq fuokjd ns[kHkky vkfn ds Kku ds lkFk O;Lr ,oa l”kDr cukus ds fy,

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of vaccination, preventive care for stopping the osfcukj vkSj vkWuykbu çfr;ksfxrkvksa dh ,d J`a[kyk spread of Covid etc. dk vk;kstu dj jgk gSA Various state association rouse to the occasion and started providing support to the covid warriors and online activities for engaging our members in continuing their advancement and to contribute to the society in awareness activities.

Let us support the vaccination drive by creating awareness on the benefits and also remove the doubts from the mind of the people. Let us help our family and community get immunized by registering in online registration systems and also to find the nearest vaccination centre in your locality.

fofHkUu jkT; la?kksa us bl volj ij dksfoM ;ks)kvksa ,oa gekjs lnL;ksa dks mudh mUufr tkjh j[kus vkSj lekt esa tkx:drk xfrfof/k;ksa esa ;ksxnku nsus ds fy, vkWuykbu xfrfof/k;ksa ds ek/;e ls lgk;rk çnku djuk “kq: dj fn;kA vkb, ge ykHkksa ds ckjs esa tkx:drk iSnk djds Vhdkdj.k vfHk;ku dk leFkZu djsa vkSj yksxksa ds eu ls “akdkvksa dks Hkh nwj djsaA vkb, ge vius bykds esa fudVre Vhdkdj.k dsUnz dk irk yxk;as ,oa vkWuykbu iathd`r ç.kkyh esa iathdj.k djds vius ifjokj vkSj leqnk; dks çfrjf{kr djus esa enn djsaA

ge lc feydj dksfoM dh bl ygj ls Hkh yMsaxs] /kS;Z Together we will fight this wave of the Covid j[ksa] viuk ekLd igusa vkSj vko”;drk iM+us ij too, be patient, wear your mask and use lSfuVkbtj dk ç;ksx djsa ,oa lkekftd nwjh cuk, sanitizers whenever needed, keep social j[ksaA distance.

“kqHkdkeukvksa lfgrA

With best wishes.

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

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viuh ckr May 2021 witnessed the severity of the second wave of pandemic resulting in the loss of great, near and dear lives; but our intrepid youth extended their services in the critical period of pandemic.

ebZ] 2021 esa egkekjh dh nwljh ygj dh xEHkhjrk fn[kh ftlds ifj.kke Lo:i gekjs cgqr ls fudV vkSj fç;tuksa dh tkusa pyh xbZ] ysfdu gekjs fuMj ;qokvksa us egkekjh ds ladV dky esa viuh lsok,a nhaA

Now comes the season of monsoons in many parts of the country to keep us cool and ecofriendly. On June 5, World Environment Day reminds us about the `Ecosystem Restoration` which is the theme of this year. For too long, we have been exploiting and destroying our planet`s ecosystems. Half of our wetlands were destroyed and the deforestation amounted to global warming. It is time to prevent, halt and reverse this damage. This is what `Ecosystem Restoration` means. Our scouts and Guides all over the country have been doing their excellent service by way of plastic free zones, tree plantation in public places and cleaning of water sources. Let us make plans for mass tree plantation and their sustained growth.

gesa rktk vkSj i;kZoj.k ds vuqdwy j[kus ds fy, vc ns”k ds dbZ fgLlksa esa ekulwu dk ekSle vkus gh okyk gSA 5 twu dks fo”o i;kZoj.k fnol gesa ^ikfjfLFkfrdh ra= dh cgkyh^ dh ;kn fnykrk gS] tks bl o’kZ dk fo’k; Hkh gSA cgqr yacs le; ls] ge vius xzg ds ^ikfjfLFkfrdh ra=^ dk “kks’k.k ,oa fouk”k dj jgs gSaA gekjh vk/kh vknzZHkwfe u’V gks xbZ vkSj ouksa dh dVkbZ ls Xykscy okfeZax gqbZ gSA bl {kfr dks jksdus vkSj myVus dk le; vk x;k gS( ^ikfjfLFkfrdh ra= cgkyh^ dk ;gh vFkZ gSA lEiw.kZ ns”k esa gekjs LdkmV~l vkSj xkbM~l IykfLVd eqDr {ks=ksa] lkoZtfud LFkkuksa ij o`{kkjksi.k vkSj ty Lkzksrksa dh lQkbZ ds ek/;e ls viuh mRd`’V lsok;sa ns jgs gSaA vkb, ge o`gn~ o`{kkjksi.k vkSj muds fujarj fodkl dh ;kstuk cuk,aA

The National Headquarter has been continuously creating activities such as webinars, virtual competition for youth participation to keep the youth dynamic and fresh with positive thoughts. A healthy mind will make a healthy body. Observe the covid protocols such as wearing masks, social distancing and washing

;qokvksa dks ldkjkRed fopkjksa ds lkFk xfr”khy vkSj le;kuqdwy j[kus gsrq jk’Vªh; eq[;ky; ;qokvksa dh Hkkxhnkjh ds fy;s fujarj osfcukj ,oa vkWuykbu çfr;ksfxrkvksa dk vk;kstu dj jgk gSA LoLFk eu ls gh LoLFk “kjhj cusxkA dksfoM çksVksdkWy dk ikyu djsa tSls&ekLd iguuk] lks”ky fMLVsaflax vkSj gkFk /kksuk rkfd ;fn rhljh ygj vk, rks ge

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hands so that we can face the third wave, if at all, successfully.

Three-day training was given to the State Growth Coordinators for membership growth.

Rovers and Rangers units are to be formed in the colleges and universities and the state associations may take suitable steps in this direction.

Very soon, Rasthrapathi Award testing camps will be organized at state and national levels.

Quality is predominant in the training and testing. The scouts and guides, rovers and rangers should work well for standing fit in the testing at each level.

mldk lQyrkiwoZd lkeuk dj ldsaA jkT; fodkl leUo;dksa dks lnL;rk o`f) gsrq rhu fnolh; çf”k{k.k fn;k x;kA dkWystkas vkSj fo”ofo|ky;ksa esa ubZ jksolZ ,oa jsatlZ bdkb;ksa dk xBu fd;k tkuk gS vr% jkT; la?k bl fn”kk esa mi;qDr dne mBk ldrs gSaA “kh?kz gh jkT; vkSj jk’Vªh; Lrj ij jk’Vªifr iqjLdkj tk¡p f”kfoj vk;ksftr fd;s tk;saxsA çf”k{k.k vkSj ijh{k.k esa xq.koÙkk çeq[k gSa] çR;sd Lrj ij tk¡p esa ;ksX; jgus ds fy, LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l] jksolZ ,oa jsatlZ dks vPNh rjg ls dke djuk pkfg,A gekjs 45 o’kZ ls Åij ds usrkvksa dks Vhds dh nks [kqjkd fnyokdj lajf{kr djuk gksxk] rkfd ge vius ;qok laxBu dks gekjs fotu vkSj fe”ku rd igq¡pkus dh fn”kk esa dk;Z djus ds fy, mUgsa jpukRed fopkjksa ds fuekZ.k esa vf/kd Lora= cukrs gq, csgrj ekxZn”kZu ns ldasA

Adult leaders above 45 years have to be protected by getting the two doses of vaccine so that we can guide our youth better to make them more independent in forming creative ideas to make the organization roll towards reaching our vision and mission.

vkb, ge lqjf{kr vkSj LoLFk jgsa!

Let us be safe and healthy!

LdkmV vfHkoknu ds lkFkA

With Scout Greetings

DR. K.K. KHANDELWAL, IAS (RETD.) CHIEF NATIONAL COMMISSIONER

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lEiknd dh dye ls It is well known to all of us that second wave of COVID-19 pandemic is creating havoc all over the world especially in India. The government is trying to control the devastating situation of COVID and arranging all possible medical assistance to the hospitals all over the country.

Many countries came forward to help India and provided Oxygen, medicines and vaccines to save lives of people of our country.

ge lHkh dks ;g vPNh rjg ls fofnr gS fd dksfoM&19 ekgekjh dh nwljh ygj iwjh nqfu;k¡ rFkk fo'ks"k :i ls Hkkjr esa adgj cjik jgh gSaA ljdkj dksfoM dh fouk'kdkjh fLFkfr dks fu;af=r djus vkSj iwjs ns'k esa vLirkykssa dks gj lEHko fpfdRlk lgk;rk dh O;oLFkk djus dk ç;kl dj jgh gSA dbZ ns'k Hkkjr dh enn ds fy;s vkxs vk, vkSj gekjs ns'k ds yksxksa dh tku cpkus gsrq vkWDlhtu] nokbZ vkSj Vhds miyC/k djk;sA

The Bharat Scouts and Guides always known to serve the community during pandemic or calamities. Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders throughout the country are serving the public by distributing mask, food, sanitization at public places and creating awareness for prevention of Covid. We are also working with local administration and helping the health workers at vaccination centres in different part of the country.

Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l dks ges'kk egkekjh ;k vkinkvksa ds nkSjku leqnk; dh lsokvksa ds fy, tkuk tkrk gSA ns'k Hkj esa LdkmV~l] xkbM~l] jksolZ] jsatlZ vkSj ;wfuV yhMlZ yksxksa dks ekLd] Hkkstu forfjr dj] lkoZtfud LFkkuksa dks lSfuVkbt dj ,oa dksfoM dh jksdFkke ds fy, tkx:drk iSnk dj turk dh lsok dj jgs gSaA ge LFkkuh; ç'kklu ds lkFk Hkh dke dj jgsa gSa vkSj ns'k ds fofHkUu fgLlksa esa Vhdkdj.k dsUnzksa ij LokLF; dfeZ;ksa dh lgk;rk dj jgs gSaA

The Youth Committee of the Bharat Scouts and Guides has been empowered. They are planning various online youth programmes and conducting webinars at all level. Members of the youth committee are also engaged in creating awareness about vaccination, wearing mask, hand wash and social distancing so that people can be saved from spreading of this deadly virus.

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Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l dh ;qok lfefr dks l'kDr cuk;k x;k gSA os fofHkUu vkWuykbu ;qok dk;ZØeksa dh ;kstuk cuk jgs gSa vkSj lHkh Lrjksa ij osfcukj vk;ksftr dj jgs gSaA ;qok lfefr ds lnL; Hkh Vhdkdj.k] ekLd iguus] gkFk /kksus vkSj lkekftd nwjh ds çfr tkx:drk QSykus esa yxs gq, gSa rkfd yksxksa esa bl tkuysok ok;jl dks QSyus ls cpk;k tk ldsA

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The Bharat Scouts and Guides also organising series of online webinars to keep Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders busy from home. After huge success of Project SANKALP, the Bharat Scouts and Guides has launched SANKALP 2.0 in which the members are taking part at large scale and completing its activities online. This project jointly ventured with UNICEF.

Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l] LdkmV~l] xkbM~l] jksolZ] jsatlZ vkSj ;wfuV yhMlZ dks ?kj ls O;Lr j[kus ds fy, vkWuykbu osfcukj dh J`a[kyk Hkh vk;ksftr dj jgk gSA ifj;kstuk ladYi dh Hkkjh lQyrk ds ckn Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l us ladYi 2-0 ykWUp fd;k gS ftlesa lnL; cM+s iSekus ij Hkkx ys jgs gSa vkSj bldh xfrfof/k;ksa dks vkWuykbu iwjk dj jgs gSaA bl ifj;kstuk dks ;wfulsQ ds lkFk feydj la;qDr :i ls pyk;k tk jgk gSA

We appeal all the members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides to put their utmost potential ge Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds lHkh lnL;ksa ls bl egkekjh esa viuh iwjh {kerk ds lkFk leqnk; dh lsok to serve the community in this pandemic.

djus ds fy, vihy djrs gSaA

Stay Home, Stay Safe.

?kj esa jgsa] lqjf{kr jgsaA - EDITOR

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INTERNATIONAL EVENTS SCOUTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS A Webinar for the Scouts For SDGs and the World's Largest Lesson" has been organised by WOSM on 07th May 2021. Total 80 participants including the planning team were from different countries of the World.

Shri J.R.C. Pangilinan, Regional Director, APR, Mr. Syd Castillo, Director Educational Methods from World bureau were there.

Mr. Madhusudan Awala, Dy. International Commissioner from BSG also joined the webinar.

In the beginning the introduction of SDG was given by Kinvara Jardine Paterson along with the information of Mission. The session went on well with the short information on SDG's, Few Questions and Answers has been asked to the participants through a poll. After that Participants have been sent to the breakout rooms for 15 Minutes for discussion on How we can Introduce SDG's to the Scouts and Guides within a 30 Min. session.

My Breakout room was number 07 led by Dev Raj Ghirije planning team member. We were 07 in the Breakout room. We have discussed and our group concluded that within 30 min. we can introduce only 01 SDG, and we have to consider the Age group to deliver the session on the same. Again we have redirected to the main room of the webinar. Vote of thanks has been given by the Planning Team and they shared the feedback form to fill it and submitted by the participants.

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WEBINAR ON COVID-19 VACCINATION MYTH & FACTS Community disruptions or a pandemic such as COVID-19 can have deep and long-lasting impacts. Since last year we all have been fighting against COVID, and have lost many close friends or family. This year has come with a hope in the form of vaccine, but a lot of myths and rumors are also spreading at a rapid pace. Even after knowing very well that vaccine is the only weapon against COVID many individuals are afraid to get vaccinated as there are many hearsays. Keeping in mind need of the hour, the National Youth Committee of The Bharat Scouts and Guides decided to organize a webinar on “Covid-19 Vaccination: Myths and Facts”.The webinar designed for every age group took place on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 1700 hours onwards. The core motive of the event was to provide clear and action based guidance for safe operations: through the prevention, early detection and control of COVID-19 in the society. Having information and facts about COVID-19 vaccine will help diminish our fears and anxieties around the disease and support our ability to cope with secondary impacts in our lives.

No doubt it was one of the grand events that BSG India had in recent times, the star of the event was the guest of honor, Dr. BhagwatKisanraoKarad(member of RajyaSabha/ MSin general surgery/ F.C.M.CH. in pediatric surgery) along with the young and dynamic speaker Dr. Shyamli Kulkarni, PT (member of NYC, BSG/ MPT- community physiotherapist; consultant physiotherapist).

The program started with scout/guide prayer and lightning of the lamp conducted byMiss Rakshita, member of NYC.Then an introductory video prepared by NYC members on COVID-19 vaccine was presented.

Ms. Ayantika Kundu, Vice chairperson NYC addressed the guests and viewers with welcome speech. Now, Sh. P.G.R. Shindia, Secretary General/ President in Council, BSG National Council and State Chief Commissioner of BSG Karnataka gave the opening remarks with his treasure words and invited the worthy chief guest Dr. BhagwatKisanraoKarad for his blessings. The honorable chief guest enlightened the minds

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of the viewers with precise and updated knowledge about corona virus and its vaccinations. The event proceeded with the words of wisdom from Mr. M.A. Khalid, Additional Chief National Commissioner of BSG. Following this, everyone got to hear from the guest speaker of the day Dr. Shyamli Kulkarni. She talked right from the beginning of COVID-19, to how it is spreading with its various mutants and also talked about vaccines and its need in today`s time. She discussed about all the myths going around about the vaccines like its side effects and how it affects girls/women in their menstrual cycles.

She asked everyone not to believe in such myths and to always check the facts before believing in any random social media forwards. At the end of session enthusiastic participants asked Questions related to corona virus, vaccine, black fungus etc. Worthy to mention that the energy level remained high till the very last question and every doubt was very precisely cleared by Dr. Shyamli. There were almost 500 viewers on Zoom cloud meetings and 250+ viewers on YouTube.

After the completion of this session a digital brochure on “COVID-19 vaccination: Myths and Facts” was launched by Mr. Jitesh Seth, NHQ, BSG.This brochure created by National Youth Committee covers facts and myths about COVID vaccination and other relevant information along with many helpline numbers dedicated to COVID services.

After the successful launch of digital brochure, Shri Raj Kumar Kaushik, Director of The Bharat Scouts and Guides made his cheerful appearance to congratulate all the members of The National Youth Committee for organizing this fruitful event. Finally, Mr. AnkurPaswan member of NYC, acknowledged each and every person very beautifully with his vote of thanks.

The event wouldn't been a grand success without the support of National Headquarters, who trusted in the youth of The Bharat Scouts & Guides and theNational Youth Committee. The event was indeed another milestone that NYC has achieved.

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The National Youth Committee is extremely grateful to the core team comprising of Miss Rakshita M from Karnataka, Miss AyantikaKundu, Co-Chair NYC, Mr Manish Upadhyay from Northern Railway, Mr Monish

Kumar from Southern Railway, Mr KV Deepak from Tamilnadu, Mr AnkurPaswan from NF Railway, Mr SupreethBalaji from Karnataka, Miss Nikita Sharma from Himachal Pradesh, Mr Inaayat Bin Mushtaq from Jammu & Kashmir, Miss Evelyne Daisy from Meghalay and Miss VaishnaviYadav from Madhya Pradesh. “ Remember, we all are together to fight this pandemic and we shall overcome it soon! Get vaccinated to shield yourself from the virus”

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Note: Your answers along with recent passport size photographs should reach us on or before th 15 June, 2021 The names and photos of first five lucky winners with correct answers will be published in the magazine of June, 2021 issue.

1. Where is the operational Headquarters of WOSM? 2. Expand ATAS. 3. Where is the Headquarters of WAGGGS? 4. Who is the author of the book ` The Two Lives of a Hero`?

5. Who composed the Scouts and Guides Prayer song?

6. Where is the Rolling Hitch used?

7. What is the tag line of SANKALP 2.0?

8. On 6th April 2021, yet another National Adventure Institute was inaugurated in the country.

Where was it?

9. When do we observe World Environment Day? 10. “We never fail when we try to do our duty; we always fail when we neglect to do it.” Who said this?

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TRAINER’S CORNER ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SCOUTING: PATROL SYSTEM A Patrol consists of 6 to 8 boys. As it is to be a unit for purposes of work, games, discipline, camp and good turns, it is essential that a capable Scout should be appointed to the position of leadership. ` Capable`does not mean `clever`. It is meant that he should be able to lead his patrol. As trainers, we are aware that qualities of leadership are partly natural and partly acquired. If a boy is to be appointed as a Patrol Leader, his age should not be the criteria. Young boys follow an older one even if he is a stupid. Old boys do not follow a younger one, even if he is clever. So, the Scoutmaster should bear in mind the abilities of a Scout while appointing him as a Patrol Leader.

The Second is a boy selected by the Patrol Leader be his assistant and to take command of Patrol when he himself is away. It is essential to the successful organization of the Patrol that the Leader and the Second should be on terms of intimate co-operation. It is for this reason a scout master who chooses the Patrol Seconds without consulting the Patrol Leaders is making an initial mistake. The Chief is in favour of leaving the selection of Second practically and entirely in the hands of the Patrol Leader.

Here are some practical hints to trainers to implement the Patrol System on Courses at any level: v Model Troop Meeting with local Scouts. v Visit to local units . (pre-planned) v Conducting Court of Honour.(COH meets in two capacities- One in its executive capacity every

week and the other in its judicial capacity for 3 to 4 times in a year. COH deals with arrangements for the coming week, Patrol competitions, camps, Games, Badge testing, Technical instructions, InterPatrol visiting, Troop subscriptions, announcements if any, by the Scoutmaster to pass on to the Patrols and many other things. In its judicial capacity, it may deal with the disciplinary issues. v The Patrol Spirit (preparation of patrol flag , preparation of Patrol Log Book, Patrol call, Patrol song, Patrol yell, using Patrol name) v Conducting Patrol-in-Council. v Patrol Competitions( COH may decide competitions such as games, signalling, First-Aid, Knotting, Fire -lighting, Relay-racing etc)

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v The Patrol at Play v Patrol Good Turns. v Inter-Patrol visits v Patrol Library consisting of two copies of Scouting for Boys and Pravesh to Rashtrapathi tests etc.

Pioneering: Knot-tying. Modern First Aid, Signalling etc. v Badge examinations v Patrol Cooking As seen above, the patrol system is the only method in scouting that keeps the training of boys on the right lines. Every Scoutmaster should entrust the leadership to boys under their guidance.

Reference: The Patrol System and Letters to a Patrol Leader by Capt. Roland Erasmus Philipps

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

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Sunday School teacher started Boys` Brigade 7. Healthy Adolescent Project India in 1883.)

8. Olympia, London, U.K. 2. Keep Smiling.

9. Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell.

3. He is called a Tender pad.

10. Nearly 43 centimetres.

4. `He is a lion`.

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ACTIVITIES REPORTS djrk gS vkSj blls gekjs i;kZoj.k dks lcls T;knk uqdlku gks Samasthipur Division of Bihar State Bharat Scouts jgk gSA mUgksaus çfrHkkfx;ksa ls flaxy ;wt IykfLVd dh cksrysa] and Guides organized a Webinar for Scouts, Guides, IysV] pEep] fxykl ,oa ikWfyFkhu vkfn dk ç;ksx ugha djus Scout Masters and Guide Captains on 18th May dk vkxzg fd;kA Bihar

2021, on Free Being Me and Action on Body Confidence. Mr. Bablu Goswami, Assistant Director of Eastern Region graced the virtual gathering and blessed the participants. Mr. Alok Ranjan, State Coordinator of ABC and FBM of Bihar State gave brief information about the programme.

Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ftyk oS”kkyh fcgkj }kjk ^^dSp n jsu tkx:drk vfHk;ku^^ ds vUrxZr osfcukj fnuk¡d 25 vçSy] 2021 dks vk;ksftr dh xbZ] ftlesa ftyk oS'kkyh ds 75 LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l us Hkkx fy;kA bl osfcukj ds ek/;e ls LdkmV~l] xkbM~l ,oa Nk= Nk=kvksa }kjk o’kkZ ty lap; fo’k; ij ppkZ dh xbZ lkFk gh lHkha ls ty cpkus dk vkxzg fd;k x;kA bl dk;ZØe dk lapkyu Jh _rqjkt] ftyk laxBu vk;qDr us fd;kA

Chhattisgarh Rover Crew & Ranger Team of Maharaja Agrasen International College, Raipur has organised the “Food Distribution Campaign” for the needy. This campaign was organised under the guidance of Chairman Hon’ble Mr. Rajesh Agrawal and Dr. Jyoti Janswamy.

During this pandemic period many states f the country are under lockdown. Majority of economic activities are also under restrictions. This is causing the threat to survival of many families as they do not have access to the essential commodities.

MAIC Rover Crew & Ranger Team has come forward to help these families by organising the Food Distribution Campaign. The team students have distributed the food packets to the needy. Running such a campaign at this hour of need is a great act of service to humanity. Earlier also Rovers & Rangers team distributed grains, masks, sanitizers,

Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l }kjk leLr fcgkj jkT; esa IykfLVd VkbM VuZj pSysat xfrfof/k gsrq jkT; Lrjh; osfcukj fnuk¡d 13 ebZ] 2021 dks vk;ksftr dh xbZ ftlesa 27 ftyksa ls 245 çfrHkkfx;kas us Hkkx fy;kA bl osfcukj dk eq[; mn~ns'; ,dy mi;ksx IykfLVd ,oa ikWfyFkhu dks vius nSfud thou ls nwj djus ,oa çd`fr dks cpkus gsrq oSf'od Lrj vfHk;ku dk çlkj FkkA dk;ZØe ds lapkyd Jh _rqjkt ¼jkT; leUo;d½ immunity booster medicines etc. us crk;k fd IykfLVd ok;q] ty vkSj Fky rhuksa dks gh çnwf’kr

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laØe.k egkekjh gS fQj Hkh dqN yksx fcuk ekLd ds gh cktkjksa esa ?kwe jgs gSa] tks lHkh ukxfjdksa ds fy, cgqr cM+k [krjk gSA Jh v'kksd c?ksy] ftyk phQ dfe'uj ds fn'kkfunsZ'ku esa cl LVSaM] pkS/kjh pj.k flga pkSjkgk] iqjkuk th Vh jksM ,oa lCth eaMh pkSjkgs ij vkus tkus okys yksxksa dks lgh rjhds ls ekLd iguus] lkekftd nwjh cuk, j[kus ,oa LoPNrk ds fu;eksa dk ikyu djus dk lans'k fn;k x;k rFkk ekLd Hkh forfjr fd;s x,A iyoy] gFkhu ,oa Haryana gluiq j ds cktkjksa esa tkx:drk vfHk;ku jSyh dk usr`Ro District Palwal of Haryana State Bharat Scouts and Guides organized a virtual painting competition on n;ky QkmaMs'ku vksiu xzqi rFkk jsM ØkWl lkslkbVh `safety from Corona` on 16th May, 21 to create iyoy ds Lo;alsodksa us la;qDr :i ls fd;kA Rover Crew & Ranger Team has followed the COVID guidelines during this campaign. Since lockdown, Rovers Crew & Rangers Team had been continuously engaged in such social activities. Running such a campaign at this hour of need of corona crisis is a great act of service to humanity.

awareness in the local public. 75 Scouts & Guides dc ekLVj csfld Vªsfuax dkslZ ftyk than esa fnuk¡d 19 ls participated in the Competition.

25 vçSy] 2021 dh vof/k esa vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa gfj;k.kk jkT; Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l] Hkh’e vksiu 34 çf'k{kqvksa us çf”k{k.k çkIr fd;kA xzqi ds jksolZ us Jh ,y-,l- oekZ] jkT; laxBu vk;qDr ¼LdkmV½ ds usr`Ro esa fu%'kqYd dksfoM Vhdkdj.k f”kfoj esas Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds Lo;alsodksa }kjk gksMy ds lektlsoh laLFkk lsok la?k ds lkFk viuh lsok,a nhA bl LFkkuh; cl LVSaM ls dksjksuk laØe.k jksdFkke ds fy, tkx:drk vfHk;ku pyk;k x;k blesa [kaM f'k{kk vf/kdkjh Jh ;'kiky xxZ eq[;vfrfFk ds :i esa mifLFkr FksA Himachal Pradesh

On 15th April 2021 `Connect to Community Conclave Induction` was organized by the Seema Scouts (Shimla) in the auditorium of Seema Rotary in which representatives of School and Village under Rohru and Chuhara area participated.

volj ij LdkmV~l ,oa jksolZ us O;fDr;kas ds gkFk lSfuVkbt djk;s] Vhdk yxokus ds fy, yksxksa dks iafDr;ksa On 18th April Himachal Pradesh State Bharat esa [kM+k fd;k ,oa vk/kkj dkMZ pSd fd;s x;sA LdkmV~l Scouts and Guides engaged young people and ,oa jksolZ ds dk;ksZa dh vf/kdkfj;ksa ,oa yksxksa us ç”kalk dhA mobilised volunteers to support communities in ^^dksjksuk laØe.k cpko tkx:drk vfHk;ku^^ ds vUrxZr Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l iyoy ds Lo;alsodksa us cktkj esa fcuk ekLd ds vkus tkus okys yksxksa dks ekLd forfjr fd;sA bl volj ij Jh ,y-,l- oekZ] jkT; laxBu vk;qDr ,oa Jh ;ksxs'k lkSjksr us crk;k fd dksjksuk

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society to adopt the Rules to stop the spread of Vaccination, ill - being to well - being during the Corona Virus Disease. pandemic and building of immune system.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides Himachal Pradesh engaged young people and mobilised volunteers responsibly to support communities in need during the global health crisis.

Northern Railway

Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers of Northern Railway state Bharat Scouts and Guides, Bareli Division continuously rendered their service to local people on 19.5.21 to supply the provisions, 17 Rovers & Rangers of Snow Land Scouts and Cooked food, Mask and sanitizer to help the people Guides Open Group Kullu, District Kullu rendered in this pandemic situation. their services 0n 18th April 21 during the time of COVID - 19 pandemic as per the guidelines by Odisha district police administration kullu.

A cookery-based weekly programme, namely, “BYANJAN” was conducted by Odisha State Bharat Rovers and rangers are making people aware through mini speakers to follow the guidelines given by the administration to stop the spread of

Scouts and Guides on 17th April, 2021 in which 120 participants from various districts attended.The programme covers a demonstration of a healthy corona virus at different places of Kullu and recipe online, so that the beneficiaries can utilise their valuable time during this covid-19 period. Dr. Bhunter.

Kali Prasad Mishra, National Vice President cum state Chief Commissioner, OSBSG inaugurated the Meghalaya The Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides in programme. collaboration with Scout and Guide Fellowship had organised a Virtual Awareness Discussion Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides started Programme on 15th May 2021. The main purpose “JalaSeva Kendra” in the month of April. The of the programme was to educate and create an summer Services have been started from April till awareness to the general public over various topics the end of May. In this connection 1235 Scouts, such as mental health during pandemic, COVID Guides, Rovers, Rangers and unit leaders distributed lemon, Curd & Mint water to people and

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normal water to animals and also birds, showing Leaflets & banners about Sunstroke & social distancing, uses of face masks, messaging how to wash your hand properly at home and also how to maintain social distance at different places.

BYANJAN- a weekly (Episode-2) was successfully conducted on 30th April. Smt. Anamika Das, SOC (G) presented a delicious recipe i.e Tandoori chicken without tandoor chulla/Bhatti, Dr. K.P Mishra, State Chief Commissioner also joined the episode.

Webinar on U- Reporter was inaugurated by Dr. K.P Mishra, National Vice President cum State Chief Commissioner, Odisha State Bharat Scouts and Guides in the presence of all the state officials.

More than 150 participants have joined successfully through google meet and learned how to create their own id and share skill ideas through the India Voice matter programme i.e. “U-REPORT. Shri Debasish Mohanty, State Coordinator was the Leader of the Webinar.

The Advanced Training Course for Scout masters was organized virtually from 15th to 22nd April, 2021in which 21 participants from different districts have participated. The course was inaugurated by the Hon’ble National Vice President & State Chief Commissioner Dr. Kali Prasad Mishra.

Subjects as per Scheme of Training, both theory and practical, were discussed. All will attend 2days residential course after the Covid pandemic to get the Advanced Training completed.

jktLFkku LdkmV~l] xkbM~l] jksolZ ,oa jsatlZ us ftyk f'k{kk ,oa çf”k{k.k dsUnz ifjlj esa ifjUnkasa ds fy, ifjaMs ck¡/ks x;s rFkk ifjlj esa Jenku fnuk¡d 17 ebZ] 2021 dks fd;k x;kA bl volj ij jktLFkku jkT; Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ,oa bdks o ;wFk Dyc jktdh; mPp ek/;fed

The Advanced Training Course for Guide Captains was organized virtually from 15.04.2021 to 22.04.2021.

Different subjects such as Revision of pravesh & patrol system, knots, first aid, fire, estimation, compass, sense training, nature rambles, woodcraft expedition, estimation, programme activities, scheme & proficiency badges, mapping, programme planning & Troop meeting, Scout ceremonies, Investiture, Camp fire, all faith prayer, Camp Craft, Safety rules of Camp tools, Spiritual Dimension of Training of Scouting, Games, Community Development project CMSC/PMSC, COH log book, Proficiency Badge Log Book & Knowledge of Rashtrapati Award were dealt.

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fo|ky; vkoklu eaMy ds'koiqjk rFkk ek¡ dY;k.kh jsatj Vhe }kjk la;qDr :i ls ykWdMkmu lsok vfHk;ku pyk;s x;sA jktLFkku jkT; Hkkjr LdkmV o xkbM ,oa us'kuy xzhu dksj ftyk eq[;ky; lhdj ds rRoko/kku esa iwjs ftys ds LdkmV xkbM xzqi rFkk bdks DYkc lnL; dksfoM&19 ,oa xzh"edkyhu ty lsokvksa ds rgr ftys ds fofHkUu xk¡oksa esa Ik'kqvksa dh [ksfy;k lkQ djus ,oa mUkesa rktk ikuh Hkj Ik'kq ty lsok dk dk;Z dj jgs gaSA LdkmV xkbM ftyk eq[;ky; lhdj ds rRoko/kku esa lhdj 'kgj esa fofHkUu LFkkuks ij lwpuk ,oa tu lEidZ

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dk;kZy; }kjk izkIr dksfoM tkx:drk iksLVj yxk;s x;sA Scout Leaders/Ranger Leaders) on 8th May jktdh; foKku egkfo+|ky; ds jksoj uohu 'kekZ us 2021.Mr. D.Poornachandran LT(C) District ç'kaluh; dk;Z fd;kA Secretary of Maharishi District welcomed the gathering. Ms. Kumud Mehra, LT (R), Assistant Director, Southern Region, inaugurated the course and blessed the Unit leaders. Mrs. Premalatha Bhoopathy, Vice President & District Treasurer was the Guest of Honour. 20 Rover Scout Leaders and 32 Ranger Leaders from 22 districts of Tamil Nadu attended the refresher course.

blds lkFk lkFk LFkkuh; la?k iylkuk ds lfpo iou dqekj 'kekZ o jksolZ ] LdkmV@xkbM inkf/kdkjh ,oa bdks Dyc lnL; yxkrkj 16 vizsy ls dksfoM&19 tu vuq'kklu i[kokMs esa osDlhu dk;Z] ty lsok] ifj.Mk vfHk;ku] o`{kks dh ty lsok vkfn dk;ksZ dks iw.kZ djus esa viuh egRoiw.kZ Hkwfedk fuHkk jgs gS rFkk dksfoM 19 ls cpko gsrq tu tkx`fr ds dk;Z rFkk loZs ds dk;ksZ esa tqVs gq;s gSA The topics discussed were: CD project, Hobbies & Southern Railway Bharathidasan Scout Group and Kasthuribai Guide Group Katpadi, Central District S.Rly, organized Corona (Covishield) Vaccination (1st and 2nd dosage) Camp for the Railway employees and their families at our Scout Denon 04-05-2021 in which 256 Railway employees got vaccined in this Vaccination Campaign. The camp was organised in association with Tamilnadu Health Department and Shri K. Ravindarnath, SMR/KPD. They also celebrated World Earth Day by Planting 20 saplings in Katpadi Railway Quarters South Colony.

Members of the group actively participated in the Tree plantation Programme.

Tamilnadu Scouts and Guides of Kaleshwari Hr. Sec School.

Vanniyampatti. Srivilliputtur educational district of Tamilnadu participated in Tree Plantation programme& Kabasura Kudineer distribution in vanniyampatti village. About 500 families were covered under the project.

Handicrafts, OYMS, Alternative Syllabus, WAGGGS, How to start & run a unit effectively. They had quiz questions which were sent through google link.

For the Valedictory function Mr. R. Krishnaswamy LT (R) Executive Director, National Training Centre was the chief guest & blessed the participants. Mr. C. Ramalingam, District Chief Commissioner, Maharishi District was the Guest of Honour.

The Course was conducted by Mr. J. Krishnamurthy, ALT ® )&District Training Commissioner (scouts) with invited staff from Southern Railway and Tamil Nadu states& Maharishi District. Mr. S. Gopalakrishnan, LT(R ), ASTC (S). Ms. Indrani Mallikarjuna, LT(R )and former SOC(G), Ms. Salini Surendran, HWB (R) SOC (G), Mr. K.Kamalakannan, LT(S) and SOC (S), Mrs. K. Alamelu, LT (G) and SC (R). Mrs. S. Anantha Chidambara Selvi, Assistant District Secretary, Ms. R. Anuratha, ALT (G), District Training Commissioner (G). Mr. D. Poornachandran LT(C) was the Course Co-ordinator. The Course ended with National Anthem.

Uttarakhand Maharishi District conducted the First Online Inter- Uttarakhand State Bharat Scouts and Guides District Refresher Course for Unit Leaders (Rover

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conducted Online Beginners’ Course from 15th to 17th May/2021 in which 31 participated from various Schools of Dehradun.

West Bengal Covid Awareness programme was held on 17th May 2021 at Kasba Bazar by the members of 24th Ashok Group of West Bengal State Bharat Scouts and Guides.They have showcased a street play on combatting covid 19 to the local people of the community.

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GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT 2021 YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING The Global Youth Summit is a unique virtual event designed by young people and for young people. Over three-days, young people, leaders, policy makers and change makers gathered at one place to discuss the challenges facing young people across the world. Scouts and Adult leaders from all over INDIA could watch the live broadcast on social media. It was led by the Big 6 Youth Organizations, including World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, in partnership with the World Health Organization and United Nations Foundation, representing more than 250 million young people around the world.

In the session, YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING, The Bharat Scouts and Guides had unique opportunity to participate as a Facilitator at the Global Youth Summit on 25th April, 2021. Miss Ayantika Kundu, Vice-Chairperson of NYC had an interesting Question Answer session seeking her views of Youths in a decision making platform. Here’s a sneekpeek into the discussion of Miss. Ayantika and Mrs. Darshana.

1. Te l l a l i tt l e a b o u t yourself, your role and briefly your journey to achieving this role.

2. Being the Co-Chair of the National Youth Committee, why do you feel it is necessary for youths to be present in decision making platforms?

3. What have the young people and your organization gained from your leadership?

4. What do you think could be improved at the National Youth Committee to enable young people’s voices to be heard and acted upon?

5. What is still your “wow” moment in your journey so far?

The entire session was moderated by Miss Adele Lync, from WAGGGS where other facilitators like Motunrayo Akinsete, Chinelo Ochu, Pascaline Iyodusenga, Trinita Bambe from Rwanda and Nigeria were present. They also shared their opinions on youth participation in decision making, capacity building, telling the importance on how youths can be trained and mobilized. The overall response was quite appreciable and the audience actively took part in the conversation.

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K V Deepak Kumar, Adv. Cub Master of Tamil Nadu writes thus: The Global Youth Summit is an exemplary virtual event for the young people around the world of the big 6 youth organizations, from 23rd April 2021 to 25th April 2021 especially for young people, leaders, policymakers, global brands and changemakers to come together to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted young people in the areas of education, health and well-being, work and employment, and inclusion and inequality.

I was privileged and honoured to represent our NSO as a delegate in this summit.This Global Youth Summit programme featured three main plenary sessions and over 70 interactive breakout sessions across time zones. In addition to inspiring keynote speakers and hands-on learning and professional development opportunities for participants, the Global Youth Summit will also launch a call for young people to apply for funding to support local and innovative COVID-19 response and recovery solutions.

In the Breakout Sessions, there were 50+ expert Speakers, whose inspiration, thoughts, and suggestions enabled and engagedus to work on different aspects for consideration. They have focused on big 6 youth organizations such as World Organization of Scout Movement (WOSM), World Association of girl guides and girl scouts (WAGGGS), World YMCA, World YWCA, IFRC and the Duke of Edinburgh’s international award.

As our founder Lord Baden Powell quoted –“In Scouting, a boy is encouraged to educate himself instead of being instructed”, this event though is not full of scouting initiatives or organized by scouts but the way this summit went was totally in accordance with this quote and totally satisfied this quote.

I have experienced wonderful moments during the summit, as I have witnessed many young people were doing marvellous actions and all the sessions were informative and knowledgeable.As most of the speakers were youngsters, it prompted me that our Bharat scouts and Guides also provides ample number of opportunities to the young people in organizing and decision-making platforms. It was a good arena to share my thoughts about our esteemed organization in a global forum.

We had plenary sessions for all three days with many breakout sessions which were organized effectively.

Some of the topics such as Social action – good for you, good for others; climate action session, budget for youth session and special people’s sports such as Paralympics were thought-provoking and interesting.

Some of my suggestions and feedback from this summit for our organization are :

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(these are my personal reflections from the summit) 1. Making sure we work for climate action in more ways, I’m firm that we are already saving mother earth at our levels and also working collaboratively.

2. We need to include such topics and activities in our upcoming events and let youth work more efficiently in this regard.

3. We need to ensure that specially-abled children to be given more priority in our organization as we have extension scouting (as per A.P.R.O – II*III).

4. We have to make sure that youth members of our organization are managed financially by providing opportunities to conduct sessions/ awareness on the topic Youth budgeting.

5. Making sure our youth get expertise in soft skills.

6. We need to involve youth in decision making processes and involvement towards decision-making training. ************* Supreeth Balaji from Karnataka state reports that the Global Youth Summit was a unique virtual event designed with young people, for young people. Over the past three days i.e. from 23rd to 25th April 2021, the Summit convened young people from all over the world.

I was overwhelmed when I got to know that I will be one of the delegates representing the Bharat Scouts and Guides for the forum with Rover K V DEEPAK from the Tamil Nadu State.

As a true Scout, I was determined to utilize the fullest of the forum by learning and gaining knowledge from the breakout sessions. Even if the time zones did not coincide, I was excited about the sessions and was determined, that I sat overnight and attended every session. My threeday experience in the forum was really exciting and informative. During the Forum, I had some opportunities to exchange thoughts and ideas with young people from across the world. Each and everyone had different views and opinions on some present problems, some solutions could be reflected in my community, where I can implement with other Young People.

The virtual Summit included 3 plenary sessions with high-profile keynote speakers and 70+ interactive breakout sessions involving a range of Young People’s organization partners across the globe.

In the Breakout Sessions, there were 50+ expert speakers, who interacted and enabled the young people to think on different aspects.This ground-breaking mobilization empowered me to respond to challenges in our communities and to recognize them for their efforts. The partners of the summit inspired many young people including me to take action on the current problems and to serve the community.

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I experienced that many other Young People are given new opportunities and higher positions in the organization for a better youth point of view (as per other Young People). As the BSG is giving us opportunities in the organization, I was happy to share with everyone in the Forum, that our organization also falls under some of the best ones.

The latest climate change has affected many countries' environment and the way of living in this world with dangerous consequences. To use the burnt trees from the forest fires and to convert them to crayons and to distribute to everyone in the district and ask them to paint a tree and when they paint a tree, the Young volunteers will plant those many trees. By this there is no wastage of burnt trees and even sponsorship of the saplings will be easy.

Some of these inspirations have given me some more ideas that can be implemented in the NSO. Those are: 1. To work on pollution control in the respective states using the state government’s support. Use the support from the government and try to encourage others to use public transport and to work on waste management.

2. To have a Celebrity Youth Ambassador for the BSG such as Virat Kohli so that even the Growth of the organization will increase.

3. To create a group of young people who are enthusiastic about Science, where the NHQ can provide all the materials and support for making innovations using the ideas from the Young People making them Young Scientists of Scouts.

4. To start a climate change activity pack for all the Young Members of the organization who will follow it when necessary.

5. To create a big virtual network of Scouts and Guides across the country to work on the betterment of the local problems and to support each other.

6. To make a network like Scout. org for the Bharat Scouts and Guides.

7. To open a fund raiser for the development projects across the country and to sponsor every month one Scout or a Guide with the fundraised money for their project, which can be maintained by the National Youth Committee.

8. To train and engage more Scouts and Guides to represent the Bharat Scouts and Guides in National Eventslike Sports, Cultural, and Academic. This can be done by recognizing the Young People with the talent or skill and then giving them support for polishing their skills and representing BSG on bigger platforms.

- Ayantika Kundu Vice Chairperson, National Youth Committee , BSG

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BSG YOUNG GIRLS ON GLOBAL PLATFORM TIDE TURNER’S PLASTIC CHALLENGE Shimtilang Kharbuli of Meghalaya The Tide Turners Plastic Challenge is a Global Youth Movement to fight plastic pollution around the world. It is designed to inspire young adults to reflect upon their plastic consumption, discover solutions to reduce this consumption, and lead change in their homes, communities, institutions and office. This project helps everyone to learn the negative impacts of plastics pollution on nature and man, and will be inspired to change their own plastics used and they can also encourage others.

Entry level is all about exploring ourselves how we can reduce plastics in our lives. At this level we have to only answer questions that are related to plastics that are given in the questionnaire. All the questions are related to usage of plastics in our daily lives.

At Leader’s level we have to actually create awareness among the society, our friends, family, neighbours etc. talking to them about plastics and how we can deal with plastics for our better future. For example, organizing a talk show with our friends and family, a virtual exhibition related to plastics and discussing about how we can reduce plastics along with actions.

Champion level is all about creating awareness on plastic wastes management, how we can recycle plastics instead of throwing them anywhere around us. And also taking a pledge with our friends and family members to try our best to make this world a better place and make it plastic free. For example organizing a session on plastic segregation, organizing a committee that can make sure the waste management is working.

Taking a look at all levels and all the challenges that were divided under those 3 levels, I’ve realized that as an individual and as members of the group, we have learned a lot. We may not realize it while doing it but when it comes to summarizing all the work that had been done, many thoughts start flowing into our minds that can’t be expressed just by writing a sentence or paragraph. This tide turner’s plastic challenge was indeed a good experience for me and my team as a whole. Taking a small initiative, and being a part to make this world plastic free is a great feeling that can’t be described. The overall challenges were quite interesting to perform as we got a chance to communicate with different people around us. I hope we as a

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team will be able to reach our goal. We have also reached many schools to take up this project. Because of this project I was able to join the national youth summit tide turner’s plastic challenge 2020, the virtual delegates for tide turner’s challenge.

U-REPORT GLOBAL AMBASSADOR Shubhangi Srivastava U- Report Global Ambassador, India The role as Global Ambassador involves directly adding up my voice to the shaping of WAGGGS and advocacy & youth consultation initiative & support the Girl Guiding & Girl Scouting Movement. I have started working as a global ambassador from 29/01/2021.I have worked on with the Ambassadors Team for two major concepts i.e.

Wheel Mechanism and IWD 2021.

I shared my opinions with the Ambassador Team to introduce pictures, emotions and voice notes. For the one who is facing problems in reading, it will help the reporter to understand easily.

And they can easily earn badges and become active on u-report platform.

The proposed Agenda for the Global Ambassador is as under: 1. Attendees' engagement 2. Panelist’s introduction 3. Young Speakers Support 4. Internal Network Promotion 5. Live Social Media Coverage ALL GIRL PANEL Deepanjali Pramanik, SPC West Bengal The Her World Her Voice/WAGGGS partnership has been going since 2003. Each phase has supported Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world, from building membership and capacity in our Member Organizations to enabling girls and young women to make their voices heard at international events such as the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP).

A key component of the Her World Her Voice Programme is to provide more opportunities for the engagement and meaningful participation of girls and young women (GYW) in the programme itself. As part of the demand driven grant allocation process of the Her World Her Voice Programme, WAGGGS is

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forming an all-Girl Panel that will contribute to decision-making and the allocation of grant money. The purpose of the Her World Her Voice Girl Panel is to share decision-making with the girls and young women the project seeks to empower, and to demystify the grant-making process, so that WAGGGS can make strides towards being more responsive and accessible to girls and young women themselves.

I am really honoured and privileged to be a part of this DDG Girls Panellist. During my training period I got the opportunity to learn many things. The fund to support our member organizations to implement projects that will empower and engage girls and young women from diverse backgrounds. The Her World, Her Voice programme is currently running across five countries – Rwanda, Nigeria, South Africa, Mexico

and India. It's really fun to work with WAGGGS in this project. I believe that every girl has the potential to change this and I would like to empower and equip them to do so. I would always be there for every girl and any girl. I would like to be the Change, See the Change, Plan the Change, Make the Change and Share the Change .

I hope one day we would together be able to make this world a better place for girls to live in and make this project Her World Her Voice successful.

CO-CREATION TEAM ON ‘SURF SMART’ Imlikala, Nagaland State Volunteering for WAGGGS Surf Smart partnership with Norton Life Lock (previously Symantec), one of the world’s largest Internet security firms began in 2011, to help keep girls make the most of the internet whilst staying safe online.

Together our aim is to raise a generation of internet savvy girls and young women who can use the internet to make a positive difference in the world.

Co-creation is the process of creating something (a programme, a curriculum, a strategy) collaboratively,

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involving different ideas and perspectives from relevant stakeholders to come up with one output. The co-creation team is being formed at WAGGGS for Surf Smart programme as it is being refreshed. The last Surf Smart was published in 2011, edited and republished in 2015.

Since then, we are using the same version of 2015.

The whole time we were connecting through a Social media app called Mobilize. Task was given like collecting materials and ideas or asking for volunteers who can help in translation.

CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF GUIDES Gone Home Dr. (Mrs.) Manik Barsaley was a philanthropist, fellow guide, motivator, role model to many. As a profession she was the Director, Principal cum Manager of Green Field Public School, Dilshad Garden, Delhi. Being an educationist she received many Awards which include: v 1989-90- State Level Best Teacher Award v 2003-04- Indira Jyoti Award for outstanding work in the field of National v v v v v v v v

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2008- Vidyashree Award 2009- Adarsh Pradhan Aacharya Samman She was associated with the Bharat Scouts and Guides movement for the last 30 years.

She worked as District Commissioner (Guide) of East Delhi from 1983 Awarded Special Certificate of Merit for her commendable services during relief camps in November, 1984.

1991- Medal of Merit Award for commendable service, dedication and devotion in Scouts and Guides movement.

Worked as State Chief Commissioner Bharat Scouts and Guides Delhi State since 30 August, 1996 till date.

1997- ‘Silver Elephant’ the highest National Award of the Bharat Scouts and Guides in recognition of service of most exceptional character to the movement.

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v 1998-2001- International Commissioner (Guides) of the Bharat Scouts and Guides. v 2004- 2013- Chief Commissioner (Guides) of the Bharat Scouts and Guides. v 2017-2019- National Commissioner of Guides of the Bharat Scouts and Guides. v 2019-20 - National Advisor for Development of Guide Wing. v From- 2020 again she served as Chief Commissioner of Guides of the Bharat Scouts and Guides till her

last breath. v Participated in many APR WAGGGS conferences as a representative of Bharat Scouts and Guides and also World conference of WAGGGS. “Death cannot take away a person he/she will always remain alive in our hearts”. Dr. (Mrs.) Manik Barsaley, Chief Commissioner (Guides), BSG, India and State Chief Commissioner of Delhi State Bharat Scouts and Guides left for heavenly abode on 16th May, 2021, a condolence meeting was organized by the Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters, New Delhi on 17th May, 2021 at 05:00 PM through Zoom.

All the Office Bearers of Bharat scouts and Guides, APR WAGGGS members, Chair FAPW and Hon’ble Chief National Commissioner paid tribute to Late Dr. (Mrs.) Manik Barsaley.

Vice-Presidents Shri K.P. Mishra, Mrs. Geetha Natraj, International Commissioner (Scouts and Guides), Secretary General, President-in-Council BSG, National Commissioner of Scouts (Adult Resources), Member APR WAGGGS, Chair FAPW, Additional Chief national Commissioner and Hon’ble Chief National commissioner conveyed their condolence messages. The family member of Madam Barsaley were also present in this condolence meeting virtually.

A short prayer video was played followed by the Silent prayer all dispersed.

Bharat Scouts and Guides lost a guiding star. We pray the departed soul to attain heavenly abode. We also extend our prayer to the family to overcome this loss.

“Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti ”

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Gone Home With profound grief we announce the sad demise of the following in the month of April – May, 2021 : 1. Dr. (Mrs.) Manik Barsalay, Chief Commissioner of Guides BSG, India.

2. Ms. Jyotsna Banerjee, Former National Organising Commissioner (Guide) BSG India & Former State Training Commissioner (Guide), Uttar Pradesh.

3. Shri R.C. Rana, Leader Trainer (Scout) District Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

4. Shri M. Rangasamy, ALT (Rover) and Former DTCs Salam District, Tamilnadu.

5. Shri D.K. Das, Leader Trainer (Scout), ASOC (S) Ahmedabad Region, KVS. 6. Shri M. Selvakkannu, Leader Trainer (Scout) and District Secretary Thanjavor District, Tamilnadu.

7. Ms. Nirmala Kala Shetty, Leader Trainer (Bulbul) & Former ASOC (Guide), Karnataka.

8. Ms. Bharati Rai, ALT (Guide) Chhattisgarh.

9. Shri Vansraj Singh, Former State Commissioner (Scout) Uttar Pradesh.

10. Shri A. Naga Malleswararao Garu, State Treasurer, Andhra Pradesh State BSG. 11. Shri P. Venkat Rao, Pre ALT (Rover) Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh.

12. Shri Nayan Mani Das, Scout, Badarpur District, N.F. Railway.

We pray for eternal peace of the departed souls.

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