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v CONTENTS v v Editor’s Desk

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v National Events

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v National Training Centre,

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Pachamrhi

v National Adventure Institute

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Darjeeling

v Celebration of Foundation Day

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v Activities Reports

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v Quiz No. 266

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v Trainer’s Corner

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v National Adventure Institute

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v Why Scout Uniform

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v BSG News

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From Editor's Desk

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This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India thus far in it’s evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Prime Minister Modi’s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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Amrit Mahotsav” will end on 15th August, 2023.

The members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides are contentiously celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava by organising Quiz, Essay writing, Drawing & Painting competition on the related topics. Cycle Rallies were also organised involving Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders with the Theme "Salam India" on 7th November, 2021 in different parts of the country. The participants marched in the main streets carrying National Flag, Tri-colour band etc. to create patriotism among the countryman.

We hope that members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides at all levels will keep continue the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava till 15th August, 2023 and will play a constructive role in making good citizen for the country.

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With Scout/ Guide Greetings.

- EDITOR

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NATIONAL EVENTS BSG FOUNDATION DAY The Foundation Day was celebrated at National Headquarters. In the morning at 7 a.m., The Director gave a message through YouTube to all the members of the organisation and appealed to organize SALAM INDIA programme under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration. The Staff of the National Headquarters gathered at NHQ at 09.30. The programme was started with Flag Ceremony. All the staff pinned the Flag Sticker to each other. Later the staff divided in two groups. One Group left to market area and the other group visited the President, Chief National Commissioner and the National Treasurer at their residences under the leadership of the Director.

Mr. and Mrs. Alok Goel, National Treasurer welcomed the delegation and contributed for the Flag Day. Dr. K.K. Khandelwal, Chief National Commissioner contributed Rs.21000/- for the Flag Day and also announced that this celebration will continue till Thinking Day 2022 and assured good fund raising under his leadership.

A delegation of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters headed by Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and President, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dr. K.K. Khandelwal, IAS (Retd.), Chief National Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides who is also the Chairman of HRERA, Gurugram along with Shri Raj Kumar Kaushik, Director, BSG and a Guide Miss. Kangana of Delhi State Bharat Scouts and Guides met Hon,ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind on 12th November, 2021 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi and presented him BSG Flag Day Sticker in commemoration of 71st Foundation Day of the Bharat Scouts and Guides. The delegation also apprised the Hon’ble President of India about the activities of the Bharat Scouts and Guides undertaken towards the development of youth of the country. Hon’ble President and the Chief National Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides presented a set of three books of Bharat Scouts and Guides i.e. APRO-II, APRO-III & Rules along with request for the dates of President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger Rally for 2016, 2017 & 2018 to Hon’ble President of India.

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BSG – DIGITAL SMART GENERATION, SURF SMART 2.0 The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters has organized BSG – DIGITAL SMART GENERATION, SURF SMART 2.0, Workshop from 15thto 16th October, 2021 at 10:00 – 12:00 Noon and 2:00 to 4:00 PM IST. Leader of the course is Ms. Madhu Shree K S, Project Coordinator, BSG – Digital Smart Generation, Surf Smart 2.0. Knowing how to protect yourself online is an essential skill for young people today. The workshop brings the nonformal education curriculum to support young people to connect safely and positively online.

There are 5 main activity (Discover, Connect, Protect, Respect, Imagine) sections and #BE THE CHANGE ONLINE work activity in the curriculum. Within each of the five sections there are 7 activities which are selected to respond to different contexts, ages, learning needs and objectives. Facilitators ensured that the participants complete all the activities in each section. Around 25 members including Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders participated and get trained. Workshop conducted for 2 days with interaction and participants enjoyed being trained.

Ms. Sharanya Rao H D/o Smt. Maithily Rao of Kodagu District, Karnataka State who is a Swarna Pankh Bulbul and trained Flock Leader commissioned in the Indian Army as Lieutenant Technical Branch on 20th November, 2021 at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.

Sharanya Rao, The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters wish her grand success for her future Endeavour.

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NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE, PACHAMRHI 40TH LEADER TRAINING (G) COURSE The 40th LT (G) course was conducted at National Training Centre, Pachmarhi from 20th to 26th October, 2021 in which 55 participants from Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chattisgarh, Delhi, Eastern Railway, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Southern Railway, Sikkim, Tamilnadu, Uttarakh and Uttar Pradesh attended.

The candidates were divided into 07 Patrols (section wise). During integration session do’s and don’t’s were made clear to the candidates as the physical course has taken place at NTC Pachmarhi after a long gap of 19 months.

Second day onwards the course began with B.P.Six at 6:30 hrs followed by Prayer & Flag and input sessions. Outdoor activities such as games demonstration, Guides Own and Roll Call Drill were organized in the evenings.

During the course according to SOT (G) subjects were dealt as input sessions. Also practical sessions to make the candidates clear on the subjects as they are the future leaders of Guide Wing.

Counselling was done by the counsellors of concerned patrol members regarding, Personal project.

All Faiths Prayer Meeting was conducted on the last day of the course. The course was conducted by Ms. M.N. Machamma, DDGLT with the support of invited staff from Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

LEADER TRAINERS (SCOUT WING) COURSE The course for Leader Trainers (Scout Wing) was held at Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Training Centre, Pachmarhi from 20th to 26th October, 2021. In this course 52 ALTs from India and 03 from Bangladesh Scouts participated.

The course content were designed to accommodate WOSM suggestions for Leader Trainers Training and Scheme of Training of the Bharat Scouts and Guides.

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The course preparation were started with candidates in advance and also Pre-course learning materials were shared for advance learning.

The course programme was based on Modern Educational theory of the Adult Learning techniques and Skills of Scouting. Leader Trainers from Gujarat, Central Railway, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Karnataka were invited to create learning situations to motivate the participants in acquiring knowledge and skills for planning and conduct of Himalaya Wood Badge Courses and specialized courses.

The Course came to an end on 26th Oct, 2021 with lowering of flag and singing National Anthem.

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8. 1953 (The First National Council met on 31st October 1953.)

9. Dr. H. N. Kunzru. (November 1952- November 1957).

10. From January 1955. It was named as `B.S. & G. Journal`.

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NATIONAL ADVENTURE INSTITUTE, PACHMARHI A Special Scouting Cum Adventure Camp was organized for MSB Educational Institutions, Mumbai at National Adventure Institute from 31st October to 04th November, 2021 in which 241 participants from Banswar, Bhopal, Chennai, Godwara, Indore, Kolkata, Kota, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nasik, Pune, Rajkot and Secunderabad attended.

MSB Educational Institutions are a chain of schools spread all over India with its Head Office at Mumbai. The society wants to introduce Scouting and Guiding as part of their school programme initiatives to contribute to social development of youth.

The course programme was designed with Scout activities of Pioneering, Shelter making, Map reading, Compass (Treasure Hunt), Backwoods cooking, B.P. Six exercise and Adventure activities, Obstacles, Zip line, Sky Cycling, Rock Climbing, Hike and Night Trekking. Facilities for religious observances of the students and escorting teachers were taken care of Campfire and daily report were managed by the escorting teachers and MSB volunteers.

Parasailing and Water Activities were also organized in collaboration with local agencies by MSB Team. The Scouting / Guiding activities were organized by Deputy Director (S) LT/ Deputy Director (G) LT and adventure programmes were organized by Adventure Prorgamme Officer and team of volunteers including in-charge trained Guides from MP Eco Tourism.

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NATIONAL ADVENTURE INSTITUTE, SNOW VIEW, KURSEONG DARJEELING, WEST BENGAL The 6th National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Snow View Kurseong, Darjeeling from 8th to 12th November, 2021 in which 133 Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and West Bengal State participated. Smt. Surekha Shrivastava, Dy. Director, NAI with the assistance of Mr. Vivek Kumar Das, Jr. Instructor alongwith five invited staff from Eastern Railway and Norhtern Railway.

During the programme, participants visited different places like HMI Darjeeling – There they did activities such as Obstacles Crossings, visited a zoo and historical museum which describes the life of a mountaineer and their belongings who made history. Trek to Eagle Crag, Dow Hill forest.

All the participants attending enjoyed competition 1) cooking (back woodsman cooking) and 2) sense games. Winner of the competition was announced in the camp fire and gift was distributed by the chief guest- Shri Manav Roy, Sub- Inspector, Kurseong Police Station in the grand camp fire. Shri Jogendra Prasad, State Commissioner ©, West Bengal was also present to give his blessings. Colorful programme was presented by the different districts of Chhattisgarh and other states.

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CELEBRATION OF FOUNDATION DAY NORTH EAST REGION

Foundation Day with day long programme at J. N. College, Boko on 07.11.2021.

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Regional Headquarters Staff of NER-BSG observed the day and visited the local institutions. Flag Day Stickers were unveiled by Mrs. Minu Baruah, Azara, the Principal of Prasannalal Baruah Sangeet Mahavidyalaya.

ARUNACHAL PRADESH 71st Foundation Day of the Bharat Scouts and Guides was observed at all he Regional States of NER-BSG with various activities and made it a memorable one. The celebration coincided with clean India Project and 75thAzadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Our Members took part in Cycle Yatra with the theme—”Salam India”.

ASSAM The Members of "Sapatgram Local Association" of Dhubri District (Assam) observed Foundation Day at Sun Shine English School, Sapatgram with various activities like-All Faith Pray.er Meeting, Flag Hosting, Distribution of Flag Day Stickers& Collection of Donations, Clean India Project, Scarf & Cycle Rally Theme of "Salam India" held under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Padma Guha Agarwala & Mr. Ratan Kumar Ray. Members of Kamrup (R) Dist. Association, Assam, observed

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EASTERN RAILWAY Eastern Railway Bharat scouts & Guides Asansol district Celebrated Foundation day on 07th November 2021. On the occasion of Foundation day a blood donation camp was organised at District Training Park, Asansol. Shri Permanand Sharma, District President & DRM, Asansol inaugurated the blood donation camp.

Shri Permanand Sharma, District President, Shri Mukesh Kumar Meena District Chief Commissioner & Smt. Alka Meena, District Commissioner Guide were the first three donors who donated blood in the camp. 51 units of blood was collected & handed over to State Hospital. In addition to the above Foundation day sticker was also presented to all as a hallmark of the special day and collected a good amount of donation. All

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the groups also conducted campaign on Join Scouting at their circulating area to attract more members as well as well wishers towards the organisation

DELHI Maharana Aero-Marine Scouts and Maitreyee Aero-Marine Guides Group of Delhi State Bharat Scouts & Guides celebrated FOUNDATION & FLAG

DAY of The Bharat Scouts & Guides on 7th November 2021 at Group Training Centre, Naraina.

The leaders highlighted the importance of the day and the movement. On this occasion all the members donated generously for the group funds and they decorated their uniform with beautiful Foundation Day badge.

need to promote and strengthen scouting activities at grassroot level.

SALAM India cycle rally was also organised to mark the day by the Scouts of S A Jain Senior Secondary School, Ambala city. Shri Vikram Singh IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Ambala flagged off the rally. In his presidential address, he appreciated the services carried out by the Scouts and Guides specially

during the covid-19 pandemic toward the community. He exhorted that “through Scouting we can channelise the energy of the youth towards Nation building activities,so as to enable them to be responsible citizens of the country. Scout Movement can play a vital role to promote National integration, Awareness on drug abuses, Jal hi Jiwan hai and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan etc.

HARYANA The Foundation /Flag day of Bharat Scouts and Guides was celebrated with full enthusiasm and fervour all over the State.

A delegation of District Ambala Scout Association presented Flag sticker to the Honourable Education Minister Shri Kanwar Pal, who released the flag stickers to be distributed to the members of the scout guide movement. He conveyed his best wishes on this occasion and also stressed the

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The rally was organised by the Management and Principal of SA Jain School, Ambala City and led by SM Saddam Husain. The events were organised under the guidance of Shri L. S. Verma, State Training Commissioner (S)

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Commissioner (Guides), Dr. Renu Nanda, State Commissioner Ranger, Shri H.L. Dogra, State Treasurer were the Guests of Honour on this auspicious occasion.

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JAMMU AND KASHMIR Jammu and Kashmir State Bharat Scouts and Guides, Jammu, celebrated Foundation Day/Flag Day at SHQ Gandhi Nagar, Jammu and Reasi on 7th

“Dr SRI RAM MEMORIAL AWARDS” were given away to the year’s Best Scout Masters/Guide Captains. Smt Uma Jamwal, Shri Mudasir Ahmad Khan, Shri Satish Chadha and Miss Krishna were the recipients of the award. Principal Guru Gobind Singh School and Principal Anand Vidhya Kendra, Jammu were also honoured with Thanks Badge by the chief guest for their kind timely support to this noble movement.

The Chief Guest, and other Guests blessed the Scouts and Guides and appreciated the steps being taken by this movement to spread the message of this noble movement to every corner of the State.

He felt highly impressed that this movement is trying to cultivate basic values such as commitment, conviction, character, courtesy and cheerfulness in the right earnestness in the Scouts & Guides which is the need of the hour.

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November, 2021in which 80 Scouts/Guides, Scouters/Guiders of various institutions participated. Shri I.D. Soni, Former State Commissioner was the Chief Guest. Principal Sri Guru Gobind Singh H.S. Kunjwani Jammu, Mtr. Nasreen Khan, State Secretary cum Administrative Officer, Shri M.M. Joshi, State Commissioner, Adult Resource(S), Smt. Prabha Jain, Former Joint State

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Celebration of 71st Bharat Scouts and Guides Foundation Day is continued ina meeting with the Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, I.A.S., Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports. State Chief Commissioner Shri P.G.R. Sindhia along with the team of office bearers presented the Flag Day Sticker to Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, I.A.S., and also briefed about the Services rendered by the Scouts and Guides across the State during the COVID Pandemic. Along with the State Chief Commissioner team Shri Gangappa

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Gowda, State Secretary, Smt. Radha Venkatesh, Headquarters Commissioner, Shri Prasanna Kumar, I/c District Chief Commissioner of Bangalore North, and other office bearers were present on the occasion.

The Celebration of the 71st BSG Foundation Day and Rajya Puraskar Rally were held on 7th November 2021at the Baden Powell Auditorium of the State Headquarters, Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides. Shri F.R. Kharkongor, IAS, Chief

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Electoral Officer and Vice President of the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and released the BSG Flags. The Award Ceremony for the qualified Rajya Puraskar Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers was held. The Rajya Puraskar certificates were presented to 20 Guides, 7 Rangers, 6 Scouts and 3 Rovers which was followed by the presentation of Meritorious Awards and Achievements to Adult Leaders by Shri F.R. Kharkongor IAS, Vice President MBSG.

MIZORAM The State Officials and Scouts and Guides of Mizoram State observed 71st Foundation Day and greeted the public personalities and Officials of Govt. of Mizoram.

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749 Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers & Unit Leaders participated in “CYCLE YATRA”, "CLEAN INDIA", Covid Services”, "FIT INDIA FREEDOM RUN 2.O ACTIVITIES"with the theme "Salam India" at different districts on 7th November.

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ODISHA Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides observed 71st Foundation Day at State Headquarter Premises, Unit –III, Bhubaneswar on 07.11.2021.

In this connection Rangers and Unit Leaders fixed stickers to Dr. Smt. Minati Behera, Chair Person, Odisha State Commission for Women, Shri Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, Hon’ble President, Odisha State Bharat Scouts and Guides & Dr.K.P Mishra,State Chief Commissioner, OSBSG in the presence of state officials at State Headquarters premises, Bhubaneswar.

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and Stickers commemorating the Founders day was stuck on the Chief Minister.The Chief Minister was also presented with a Compass as the souvenir from The Bharat Scouts and Guides Uttarakhand.

The Chief Minister on his part praised the Scouts and Guides by stating that Scouts & Guides plays an important role in inculcating the discipline, sense of service and charity towards the society and nation amongst the youth. He stated he

UTTARAKHAND The Bharat Scouts & Guides Uttarakhand celebrated the Scouts & Guides Founder day as the Flag day on 07 Nov’ 2021 with great vigour and zeal.

The delegation from State Headquarter comprising of State Treasurer Mrs. Daljeet Kaur, State Secretary Mr. R. M. Kala, Admin. Officer Mr. B. S. Rawat, Mrs Reshma Praveen, and Mr Rahul Raturi paid the visit to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Mr. Pushkar Singh Dhami on the occasion of Founders day of Scouts & Guides on 07 Nov’2021

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expects that more number of youths will be enrolled by the Scouts and Guides which will help to inculcate the feeling of patriotism and self discipline in them.

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ACTIVITIES REPORT ASSAM Guides of North Guwahati Girls HS and Rangers of Guwahati Open Ranger Team organized a Cycle Rally with the Theme “Salam India” and created awareness at Modhupur village of North Guwahati on 07.11.221 under the leadership of Mrs. Suchitra Goswamy.

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Maharana Aero-Marine Scouts & Maitreyee Aero-Marine Guides Group of Delhi State Bharat Scouts and Guides distributed sweets and candles to underprivileged children on the eve of DIWALI, 03.11.2021. Scouts-Guides also made the children familiar with the richness of Indian culture and heritage.

EASTERN RAILWAY 1st Virtual Basic Training Course for Guide Captains and Ranger Leaders was organized by Eastern Railway Bharat Scouts and Guides from 30th October to 02nd November 2021 under the leadership of Smt. Champa Nag, SOC (G). The course was officially inaugurated by Dr. Anupam Sett, State Secretary on 30th October 2021. Smt. Darshana Pawaskar, Joint Director of Guides (Programme & Training) and Mr. Bablu

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Goswami, Assistant Director of Eastern Region graced the gathering and blessed the participants. Various theoretical and practical sessions according to the self-learning and residential modules were taken by the exceptionally trained staff members. These courses were conducted under the supervision of Smt. Papiya Bhattacharjee, STC (G).

35 Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers/Leaders participated in one-day cleanliness drive on 10 October at Shiv Mandir, Railway New Colony.

The members of Shivaji Open Group, Indira Gandhi Open Group and Mother Teresa Open Group participated. They Cleaned the Temple Premises, Arranged the Bricks. This cleanliness drive was successfully completed under the guidance of District Commissioner (Scout) cum Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, Danapur Shri Surjit Singh in the presence of Manoj Kumar, Vijayaradhana and Komal Kumari.

On the inspiration call of the Bharat Scouts and Guides National Headquarters, 30 Rovers and Rangers of Sidhu Kanhu Open Group of Malda District organised cleaning drive at Ganga Bihari Park under BSG Clean India Project. They cleaned Park area collected the plastic and

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disposed the garbage in Municiple Dustbin. xkbM dSIVu~l gsrq csfld çf”k{k.k f”kfoj jkT; çf”k{k.k dsUnz] Cleaning drive was conducted under the vEckyk dSUV esa fnuk¡d 25 ls 29 vDVwcj] 2021 dks vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa jkT; ls 31 xkbM dSIVu~l us çf”k{k.k çkIr leadership of Shri Binay Ram. fd;kA dkslZ ds nkSjku çfrHkkfx;ksa dks xkbM ços”k] fu;e] çfrKk] xk¡Bsa] ;wfuQkeZ] >.Ms] dEikl] eSfiax] ik;fu;fjax] gkm EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY Vw LVkVZ ,aM ju ;wfuV vksxsZukbts”ku] xzqi flLVe vkfn fo’k;ksa ij foLrkj iwoZd tkudkjh nh xbZA jksolZ çf”k{k.k de odZ”kki dk vk;kstu vEckyk Nkouh esa fnuk¡d 9 ls 10 vDVwcj] 2021 dks fd;k x;kA yEcs dksjksuk dky ds ckn jkT; us Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l dh xfrfof/k;ksa dk çlkj fd;kA bl f”kfoj esa vksiu xzqIl ds 50 jksolZ us viuh çfrHkkfxrk nsdj f”kfoj dks lQy cu;kA jksolZ vksiu xzqIl] 7 ftyksa ls vk, FksA çf”k{k.k f”kfoj esa vkink ls fuiVus ds fy, fofHkUu çdkj ds çf”k{k.k çnku fd, x,A On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31st October, various programs were organized by Danapur Division and Bharat Scouts and Guides, East Central Railway. The oath of unity and integrity towards the country was administered.

A cycle rally was also flagged off by the Divisional Railway Manager on this occasion. Run for Unity was also organised in which 55 Scouts /Guides /Rovers/Rangers Unit Leaders and District Officials participated

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gfj;k.kk jkT; çf”k{k.k dsUnz] vEckyk dSaV esa jsatlZ gsrq JAMMU AND KASHMIR vksfj,sUVs”ku dk;ZØe dk vk;kstu fnuk¡d 04 ls 05 vDVwcj] For the first time, J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides 2021 rd fd;k x;k] ftlesa 71 çfrHkkfx;ksa us Hkkx fy;kA bl organized Himalaya Wood Badge course for dk;ZØe esa jsatlZ dks fofHkUu fo"k;ksa o çkstSDV~l ij foLrkjiwoZd tkudkjh nh xbZ o dksjksuk oSDlhus”ku gsrq yksxksa dks tkx:d djus o lekt&lsok dk;Z djus ds fy, çsfjr fd;k x;kA jkT; iqjLdkj xkbM~l tk¡p f”kfoj jkT; çf”k{k.k dsUnz] vEckyk dSUV esa fnuk¡d 25 ls 29 vDVwcj] 2021 dks vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa fofHkUu ftyksa ls 91 çfrHkkfx;ksa us Hkkx fy;kA f”kfoj esa xkbM~l dks xkbM ços”k] fu;e] >.Ms] ;wfuQkeZ] xk¡Bsa] çkFkfed lgk;rk] eSfiax] ySf”kax] ik;fu;fjax vkfn fo’k;ksa ij iquZçf”k{k.k fn;k x;k rFkk muds VSLV fy, x,A

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Scout Masters at Youth Hostel, Patnitop from 8th to 14th Nov. 2021 In which 16 unit leaders attended.

The course is being was conducted by Shri R. P Kotwal (LT) under the able guidance and directions of Jenab Gazangar Ali, JKAS Director, Youth Services and Sports, J&K Government cum State Chief Commissioner, J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides and Mtr. Nasreen Khan (State Secretary cum Administrative Officer) J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides.

Scouts and Guides of Army Public school BD BARI organised Communal harmony week from 26thOctober, 2021 to 31st October, 2021 in which various activities were conducted by Scouts and Guides like SarvDharm prayer, Songs based on 'Unity in diversity', Poster making activity, Makhota making activity,and a play on the topic 'Dharmiksadbhavna'. The Programmr was conducted by Smt. Pratibha Gupta (Guide Captain) under the leadership of Principal of APS BD, Bari Jammu.

ODISHA Basic Training Course for Guide Captains was organised at State Headquarters from 28th to 30th October, 2021 in which 28 Guide Captains participated from different districts of the state.

Basic Training Course has been conducted for Scout Masters from 25 to 27th October, 2021 at State Headquarter premises in which 32 Scout Masters participated from different districts of the state. Another Basic Training Course for Scout Masters at State Headquarter premises was held from 28th to 30th October, 2021 in which 47 Scout Masters participated from different districts of the state.

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Workshop on “Online Youth Management System” was organised by Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides during October, 21in different areas of the state.

This event is meant to increase the census of Odisha Bharat Scouts and Guides under UID scheme. More than 300 participants uniformed members have joined in this event.

The Mega Blood Donation Camp “Jiban Bindu” is one in the series of blood donation. Keeping in view the demand of blood during the pandemic and Dengue, this initiation has been taken.

Under our banner we are able to collect more than five thousand units of blood.

COVID 19 Awareness season-2 was organized by Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides in all districts. Around 1445 uniformed members have joined in this door to door campaigns and also distributed handmade masks, soaps, dry foods, cooked foods, leaflets on safety rules about healthy mind and also safety measure for CORONA Virus (COVID-19) by Scouts /Guides /Rovers /Rangers and Adult Leaders in different districts of Odisha. They also demonstrated the ideal way of handwashing in public areas for awarness.

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Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was organized by Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides during October in Rural areas, Roads, Public Places etc. All the participants actively done cleaning work, creating awareness how to clean & also demonstrated uses of Dustbins in their locality. More than 1290 Scouts, Guides round the states.

Some of the Guides watered the plants and also planted trees at each corner of districts.

MEGHALAYA Rajya Puraskar Testing Camp was conducted at State Headquarters from the 26th to 28thOctober 2021 in which 36 Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers participated. The Leader of the course for Guide Wing was Ms. C. Nongkseh, STC (G) who was assisted by Mrs. Metilda Lygdoh, Ms. Dashimti Kharkongor, ASOC(G), Ms. BanyllaSwer, SSA, Ms. Shimtilang Kharbuli State Programme Coordinator. The Leader of the Course for Scout Wing was Shri B. M. Myrthong who was assisted by Shri Panbor Nongkynrih Computer Operator, and Shri Khrawkupar R. Iawphniaw, Staff of SHQ. The Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides inducted Shri Satya Pal Malik, Honourable Governor as the Chief Patron, at a function held at Darbar Hall Raj Bhavan, Shillong on 29th October, 2021.The Chief Patron was inducted by Shri Aidor Ryngksai, STC Scout in which the Chief Patron made the solemn Scout Promise. The Chief Patron was presented a Scarf by Shri W. Lyngdoh, State Secretary and the Medallion by Shri D. P. Wahlang, IAS, State Chief Commissioner.

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NAGALAND Fit India Run was conducted by the Scouts and Guides of Vidhya Bhavan Unit, Dimapur on 15th October 2021 in which 17 participants attended.

Wokha District Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted Cleanliness Drive in the Town Area and offices under the Clean India Project Programme on 30th October 2021. Pledge was taken by Vidhya Bhawan School Unit, Wokha District and Scouts and Guides of Kohima on the occasion of Unity Day on 30th October 2021.

Nagaland State Bharat Scouts and Guides collaborated with NYKS and NSS organised a programme to culminate the Clean India project on 30th October 2021. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Smt. N. Bhawani Sri, flagged off the programme.

NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY Bharat Scouts and Guides, Northeast Frontier Railway, Tinsukia District Association along with Railway Administration of Tinsukia Division observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on 31-10-2021 to commemorate the 146thBirth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Run for Unity was organized from DRM/TSK's Office Building Complex to Dehing Club where DRM/TSK, Branch Officers of the Division along with 55 members of Tinsukia District Association took part.

In connection with Vigilance Awareness Week members of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Northeast Frontier Railway, Mariani District Association performed a Nukkad Natak and an awareness campaign against faulty practices at Mariani Railway Station on 29-10-2021 in the

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presence of officials and all Railway Staff of Mariani. 38 members including Scouts /Guides/Rovers/Rangers and Unit Leaders took part in the programme.

On the occasion of National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas), Scouts of Sardar Patel Open Troop participated in "RUN FOR UNITY MARATHON" with 28 Scouts in 8km Marathon from Dist. Scout Hut to Borpara Sahid Bedi via Mahabirasthan, Bir- Chilaray fly Over, Mayapuri and Station Road.

Scouting /Guiding, Definition, purpose, principles and methods of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Rifle Shooting ( Air Gun), Rope Activities and History of Flying were dealt by the experts of the subjects from various organisations. Mr. Lalendra Ratnakar, Deputy Commandant, 53 Bn WEST BENGAL The First District Air Scout and Guide Camp of SSB, Simlabari Falakata was the Chief Guest of Alipurduar District Association of West Bengal the camp. 161 participants from different State Bharat Scouts and Guides was held at institution/districts participated.

Sankar Nepali High School (HS), Dima T.E. Kalchini Alipurduar, West Bengal From On the inspiration call of the Bharat Scouts and 30thOctober to 01stNovember, 2021. The camp Guides National Headquarters, 30 Rovers and was organized by Air Marshal Subroto Rangers of Sidhu Kanhu Open Group of Malda Mukherjee Open Unit, Air Wing Scouts and District organised cleaning drive at Ganga Bihari Guides Group Dima T.E, Alipurduar District Park under BSG Clean India Project. They Association, West Bengal. Session/Training on cleaned Park area collected the plastic and Vital self defence methods and Fitness (Martial disposed the garbage in Municiple Dustbin.

Arts), Fire Safety Lecture and mock up drills for Cleaning drive was conducted under the prevention of fire at domestic level, History of leadership of Shri Binay Ram.

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TRAINER’S CORNER ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SCOUTING: AGE RANGES IN SCOUTING In Scouting, we believe that all the children of the same age group do not learn in the same way and at the same phase or time, as it happens in traditional schooling. The Founder had made a study of the children of different age groups and even consulted the psychologists on the issue. As a result, it was construed that the children below 10 years, children below 15 years and adolescents possess different characteristics and have different needs. For example, children in the age group of 3 to 5 years are more attached to their mothers. They start developing social skills like friends with their group, like to sing and dance and play, lack personal cleanliness, feel shy to interact with visitors, timid, more inclined to electronic media like T.V. and mobiles, keen observers, like nature and like to play in the open etc. This age group needs activities to interact with peers, building material to develop creativity, opportunities to play together, need appreciations, need to learn social virtues and social manners, need to learn personal cleanliness, health and hygiene etc.

Children in the age group of 5to 10 years discover ways to initiate actions on their own. They imitate others, particularly parents and other people whom they like. They are mischievous, boisterous and possess bullying nature. They are active and have excess energy. Their span of attention is very short and so they like transitions for every 5 or 10 minutes. They are not particular about hygiene. This group needs stories of animals, adventure, games, handicrafts, skill activities like drawing and painting, play acting, moral stories and bed time stories and nurturing by parents.

Children above 10 years up to 15 years (adolescents) will have rapid pubertal growth and some changes occur in physical appearance and voice. They develop a separate identity from parents.

Their tendency is moody, restless like recognition, explore and experiment with various roles, fluctuations between superiority and inferiority, self-conscious and highly sensitive to criticism of their personal shortcomings which they know, Strong need to belong to a group—with peer approval becoming more important and adult approval decreasing in importance and conflicts with siblings. This group needs to be told their clear limitations, help building up self-assurance and facilitating independence, need positive role models who treat them with respect while expecting good behaviour, need to learn respect for the opposite sex and have non-sexual friendship, need

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discussion and share of experience with peers and adults, need appropriate consequences so as to allow them to avoid dangerous behaviours, need experiences such as role play, drama and reading, realize that their challenges are not unique, need assistance in developing healthy habits related to sleep, food and exercise.

Children above 15 years of age till they attain 25 years of age are youth. They will have rapid physical and biological changes. They develop appearance consciousness and attractive towards the opposite sex. They develop career consciousness. Emotional conditions fluctuate and imagine about their future life in a very high way and they are fond of hobbies, games and sports, fond of psychomotor activities, spend more time with peers than with parents, like to be more independent, attracted to alcohol and drugs, more hero worship etc. Youth whose needs are met in positive ways are likely to grow into good citizens and contributing members of their families and communities. Youth need to feel that they are taken care of by others including the members of their group.

Youth need to feel and believe they are capable and experience success at solving problems and meeting challenges to develop their self-confidence. Youth need to know that they are able to influence people and events through decision-making. 4. The Need to Be Generous Youth need to feel their lives have meaning and purpose. They should be given Clear guidance, given with respect, from counsellors. They should be given responsibilities and leadership opportunities. They need to be observed without giving the feeling that they are being observed. They need opportunities to share and talk about emotions and events. They should be given appropriate s concerning the risks of alcohol and drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. They should get activities that foster teamwork and responsibility. They need to get continued guidance related to health and well-being habits.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides had accordingly made four age groups to impart Scout and Guide training. 3 to 6 year old are called Bunnies and a group of 10 to 20 is called a Tamtola which is common for boys and girls. Cubs and Bulbuls, Scouts and Guides, Rovers and Rangers are the other three groups.

Scouting meets all the above needs through activities as suggested in APRO according to the age groups. Projects like Free being Me, surfing smart, awareness campaigns against drug abuse and alcohol, Community Development programmes and camping are some examples.

To conclude, the very thought of Baden Powell to divide the young people according to the age groups makes scouting as an educational movement. Unit Leaders should keep in mind the characteristics and needs of the age group which they handle so that the training will be effective and meaningful.

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

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WHY SCOUT UNIFORM Uniform is a very important part of any uniformed organisation and so of the Scouting. In scouting uniform provides so many practical and psychological benefits that a real scout cannot think of scouting without proper and correct uniform. Uniform develops scout values, spirit of brotherhood, and gives a sense of belongingness and identity to the scouts.

Baden-Powell has written in Yarn no. 3 of Scouting for Boys “The scout uniform is very like the uniform worn by the men when I commanded the South African Constabulary” (he liked the scarf’s in their uniform). He mentioned, the uniforms that were worn in that division were “comfortable, serviceable, and a good protection against the weather. In his military tenure, after seeing the practical benefits of wearing a standard, reliable uniform B.P. collected ideas to create a uniform for scouts. The original standard khaki uniform is well known to protect from the natural elements and the parts of scout uniform can be improvised as useful resources in emergency or outing. The different components of B.P.’s originally conceived Scout uniform are: Scout Shirt: The sleeves of theses shirts can be easily rolled up to allow free movement of the arms. In winters the rolled sleeves keep scouts warm and in sunshine protect their arms from sunburns.

Scout Shorts: They are less expensive and more hygienic than trousers and allow ventilation and freedom to the legs. They are useful in rain and shallow waters as unlike trouser they don’t get wet at the bottom.

Scout Scarf: They are symbol of scouts and their honour. As used by South African constabulary it protects one’s neck from sunburns and provides warmth also. Further, a scarf can be used as a bandage or rope in an emergency situation.

Scout Shoes: They are more ventilated and comfortable than high boots. In B.P.’s opinion “they give better ventilation to the feet and therefore diminish the danger of chills and of chaffs.”

Stockings: They protect and keep the legs warm and are held up by garters.

Scout Hat: Broad-brimmed khaki hat to protect head from sun and rain.

Scout Staff: B.P. said that scout should carry a staff (a stick about as high as your nose with marking of inches and feet for measurement) He stated that “it was a very useful addition to a scout’s success,” as it could be used in a variety of different ways from being a stretcher component, to testing the depth of a river, to keeping back a crowd.

Scout uniform is symbolic to the Scout Movement. The members are recognized by the uniform. For Baden-Powell, the uniform was one of the most important parts of being a member of the Scout movement. He spoke many times about the importance of wearing one’s uniform properly e.g. v To wear one’s scout uniform incorrectly would be akin to “letting down the whole movement in the

eyes of the public.” v Show me a poorly uniformed troop and I will show you a poorly uniformed leader. v The correct wearing of the Uniform and smartness of turnout of the individual Scout makes him a

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credit to our Movement. It shows his pride in himself and in his Troop. v The Scout kit, through its uniformity, now constitutes a bond of brotherhood among boys across the

world. v One slovenly Scout, on the other hand, inaccurately dressed may let down the whole Movement in the eyes of the public. v Show me such a fellow and I can show you one who has not grasped the true Scouting spirit and who takes no pride in his membership of our great Brotherhood.” v The uniform makes for brotherhood, since when universally adopted it covers up all the differences of class and country.

The aspects of the Scout uniform have changed from B.P.’s original idea but things like scarf, short and hat are still symbols of scouting. Though the physical uniform has seen many reforms e.g. long pants, badge sash, patches, beret cap, nameplate, whistle etc.but the symbolism and the values that a scout uniform represents have not changed. As always, by maintaining a proper uniform a scout gets: Brotherhood: Wearing uniform gives scout a sense of brotherhood and belonging. A uniform gives a shared community to all the members and fosters a unique and instant connection between scouts who may be strangers to each other even of other nationality Identity: Wearing uniforms reminds the scouts that what a privilege it is to be a scout. They develop a sense of uniqueness and identity and also take pride in their unit.

Equality: Wearing uniform makes all of us equal without any concern of family background. All wearing scout uniform deserve same amount of respect and love.

Teamwork: Wearing uniform results in better teamwork. It multi-folds the sense of teamwork as everyone wearing same uniform becomes a part of same team with a common goal to achieve.

Scout Values: Wearing uniform reinforce the Scout Promise, Law and Motto within a scout. A scout must keep the scout values in their daily lives but the uniform serves as a constant reminder of a scout’s duty to the God, Others and Themselves.

It is essential to wear the correct and complete uniform for belonging to the scouting movement. By wearing correct uniform you are giving the Scout movement the respect it deserves and also making the movement more visible in the society.

A proper and complete uniform fills pride in the wearer and other people admire the person and so the scout movement. It shows that the person is taking pride in being a member of the scout brotherhood and has developed a habit of being disciplined, tidy and smart. An incomplete or incorrect uniform can never give such impression.

The leaders must have inspections during unit meetings to inculcating the habit of wearing and loving the uniform among the scouts.

Dr. Brijender Singh Delhi State BSG

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INDIAN SCOUT GUIDE FELLOWSHIP v 68th Fellowship Day of International Scout & Guide Fellowship was celebrated by all over India very

gracefully on 24th& 25th October 2021. Honourable Chief Justice (Retd.) Kalpesh Jhaveri President in Chief Indian SGF and Honourable Chief Justice (Retd.) Geeta Mittal National President wished & congratulated all members on the auspicious occasion. v Fellowship Day & Deepawali Celebration

Fellowship Day and Deepawali Festival was Celebrated on 31st October 2021 in which 100 members participated in the Program. International Secretary Diana E Kharshiing Welcomed all members, participants and Officials. Honourable Chief Justice® Kalpesh Jhaveri delivered Opening Remarks for the event. President Executive MAK Mecci explained about Fellowship history in his Fellowship Day Message and a Video was presented about 45 days Festivals, which start from Navratra and complete on Dev Diwali. Unique presentation by all six Regions made the Event memorable and remarkable.

Honourable Chief Justice (Retd.) Geeta Mittal, National President congratulated every one and wished for upcoming Festivals. Seema Rathi thanked all participants, members and officials for contributions & support.

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CELEBRATION OF “SALAM INDIA” UNDER AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV

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