BSG Magazine October 2021

VOL. 64, ISSUE 10, OCTOBER, 2021

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HON’BLE GOVERNOR OF WEST BENGAL STATE SHRI JAGDEEP DHANKHAR WAS GREETED BY SHRI SHYAMAL KUMAR BISWAS, NATIONAL COMMISSIONER OF SCOUTS (ADULT RESOURCES) AND SHRI R.K. KAUSHIK, DIRECTOR, BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES AT RAJ BHAVAN, KOLKATA.

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

CHIEF PATRON Dr. Anil Kumar Jain President

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Managing Editor

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Rajesh Agarwal

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Chief National Commissioner

Ms. Razia Begum NHQ. Commissioner (Public Relation)

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v Celebration of Gandhi Jayanti 17 v Activities Reports

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From Editor's Desk

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While going through the reports received from the states and units, our members are even not behind to organise the International Day of Girl Child and International Day of Peace which shows that our Scouts & Guides are taking care of all the National and International issues.

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Now our Foundation Day (Flag Day) is coming closer. As the National Headquarters has suffered financially because of last year’s water logging in the NHQ building as well as non-release of Flag Day Stickers in the year 2020, to support the National Headquarters in conducting the activities, this year Flag Day Stickers have already been released in a new style. On Foundation Day, all the Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Leaders are requested to organise Cycle Rallies to become the part of “SALAM INDIA” a special activity to celebrate AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV.

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All the Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Adult Leaders are requested to contribute and also to get more and more contribution from all the well-wishers of the movement.

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INTERNATIONAL EVENTS 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, Virtual Master Trainers training from 6th to 11th October, 2021 at 4:30 to 6:30 PM IST. Knowing how to protect yourself online is an essential skill for young people today. The workshop brings the non-formal education curriculum to support young people to connect safely and positively online.

There were 5 main activity sections and #BETHECHANGEONLINE work activity in the curriculum.

Within each of the five sections there are number of activities and two activities in each were selected to respond to different contexts, ages, learning needs and objectives. Facilitators ensured that the participants complete one activity in each section. Around 75 members including Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders participated and got trained. On the 2nd day of the workshop, Mr. Rakshit Tandon, Founder, Director, Hacker Shala Head Capacity Building joined us on 8th October, 2021 to share the knowledge in regard to the internet safety and cyber bullying. It is a unique resource which will ensure a generation of Youth to have the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others online.

GENERATION EQUALITY UNLOCKED & WAY FORWARD, INDIA The Bharat Scouts and Guides unlocked Generation Equality on 8th of October. Participants across India were made aware about Beijing 25+, Action coalitions, who are the WAGGGS Team for generation equality.

Raising strong voice for Irreversible Progress towards gender equality and the empowerment everywhere, addressed the polarization and pushback, Youth Leadership in setting the agenda going forward.

Ms. M.N. Machamma, Deputy Director Leader Trainer Guides, started the session with her warm welcome speech. Ms. Amelia Swer, International Commissioner of Guides, addressed Generation Equality Campaign’s motto. Ms. Ritah Muyambo, Program Specialist, Civil Society Division Youth and Faith Engagement at UN Women Headquarters represented the actions been taken to bring in

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equality in the world. Ms. Doricas Kinyonga, Gender Equality Advocate – Tanzania narrated the difficulties and urgency of bringing the change immediately through a heart touching poem.

WAGGGS Team for Generation Equality shared their experience of Mexico and Paris Forum. Ms. Chamathya Fernando, introduced Global Youth Task Force and how are adolescents and youth engagement at the national, regional, and global level for Generation Equality. Important Panel Discussion Space for implementable changes that will make difference was held by Ms. Seema Samridhi - Advocate Supreme Court, India, Ms. Chamathya World Board Member of WAGGGS, Youth Focal Point Generation Equality Youth TaskForce, Mr. Jitesh Seth, Deputy National Commissioner of Rovers, BSG. Mr. Rajkumar Kaushik, Director BSG shared how Bharat Scouts and Guides is continuously progressing to bring Gender Equality in the organization.

The influential workshop ended with a strong message and vote of thanks by Ms. Darshana Pawaskar, Joint Director, Guides, BSG. Help the people who have been asked to stay silent for too long. Help them to be Heard.

HER WORLD, HER VOICE (UPS) Happily announcing Ms. Bhagyashri Prabhavale, State Project Coordinator, Maharashtra as a Star of the October month. She is a dedicated BSG leader who ensures that each and everyone in scouting-guiding gets equal opportunities and believes in doing her work efficiently. Congratulations to Maharashtra state as well for their constant support &contribution in bringing Equity, Empowerment & Engagement to BSG.

HELEN STORROW POP-UP SEMINAR Helen Storrow Pop-up seminar was organised by The Bharat scouts and guides National Headquarters from 1st October 2021 to 23rd October 2021.By joining Helen Storrow, participants has learnt more about environmental issues and how to t a ke s u i t a b l e a c t i o n i n community, in order to carry out a project to protect the environment. This is a strong foundation to do many good things in the future, as well as helping to develop leadership skills and confidence.

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55TH WORLD SANGAM DAY CELEBRATION The Bharat scouts and Guides National Headquarter has celebrated the 55th Sangam Day on 16th October 2021 @4:00PM – 5:30PM. The opening ceremony started with General Salute. After prayer, a warm welcome address was delivered by Darshana Pawaskar, Joint Director, guide programme and training, A short welcome video was played for all our dignitaries. Smt. Geetha Natraj vice President BSG/NHQ and State Commissioner (Guide) Karnataka shared valuable words and experiences with the participants.

Then a beautiful video was played covering the all the five World centres. After this another video was played which was a virtual tour to Sangam world centre, Pune India. Next to this a beautiful dance was played on speak up, speak out song by Melinda Caroll singer. Composer, record producer, a Life time member of WAGGGS shared a lots of things with the participants. A video was played showing the activities of 6 Niveditha unit. Later an interview session was held with Miss. Priyanka who was an active volunteer of Sangam and who also visited Pax Lodge. She also shared her experience.

Miss. Adele Lynch-Global Programme Coordinator at Sangam shared inspiring words. Smt. Amelia Swer International Commissioner Guide came on screen to encourage the participants and celebrate Sangam Day. Later Dr. Raj Kumar Kaushik Director, BSG NHQ gave the closing remarks.

Miss. Himanshi Tomar, project manager for Her World Her Voice, NHQ proposed vote of thanks.

Event ended with National Anthem. The whole event was hosted by Miss. Shimti and Priyanka Prajapat.

INTERNATIONAL GIRL CHILD DAY 2021 The Bharat Scouts and Guides National Headquarters organized International Girl Child day 2021.

The opening ceremony started after the arrival of the Guests with General Salute and BSG Prayer.

After prayer a short Welcome video was played for all our dignitaries. To encourage girls for education, an impactful video was played on "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao". A warm welcome address was delivered by “Amelia Swer" International Commissioner (G), NHQ. Announcement of the Slogan competition winners was made. Dr. (Smt.) Vimla Meghwal, Vice President of the Bharat Scouts and Guides blessed the participants. She shared her views and opinions with all the participants to encourage them. A wonderful inspirational video on Rise for Good, let's change the

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meaning of # ”Ladki haath se nikal jayegi” was played.

“The Speak Up, Speak Out” dance by our participants was played on screen. Smt. Amelia Swer, International Commissioner Guide, NHQ declared the result of Dance competition. Dr. Raj Kumar Kaushik, Director, The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters shared his views and closing remarks.

After that Ms. Darshana Pawaskar, Joint Director of Guide (Programme and Training), NHQ proposed vote of thanks. The event came to an end with National Anthem.

The whole event was hosted by Miss M.G. Abirami and Miss Geetha. Total 50 participants through zoom and 59 participants through YouTube channel attended the international Girl Child day celebration.

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NATIONAL EVENTS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE To Commemorate the International Day of Peace, National Level Webinar on World Scout Programme was organised by the National Headquarters from 19 – 21 September, 2021. On 19th September, 2021 Resource Speaker Mr. Syed Castillo, Director, Educational Method, WSB/Asia Pacific Support Centre has shared the views on the Topic entitled “earthtribe” with the youths.

On 20th September, 2021 Resource Speaker Mrs. Cynthia Marquez, Senior Manager, Educational initiatives and Messenger of Peace, World Scout Bureau, Global Support Centre has explained the youth how to post/upload their story in SDG HUB sdgs.scout.org On 21st September, 2021 Mr. S. Prassanna Shrivastava, Director Organizational Development and Messenger of Peace, World Scout Bureau/Asia Pacific Support Centre has shared the views on the Theme of IDP 2021 and encouraged the youths of the Country about the Messenger of Peace.

The grand celebration of International Day of Peace was held on 21st Sept, 2021 at 04.00 P.M. in which Mr. Ahmad Alhandawi, Secretary General WOSM greeted the members of BSG and motivated the Youth of the Country with his video recorded speech.

Shri P.G. R Sindhia, Secretary General, President in Council, Shri K.P. Mishra, Vice President, BSG, Shri J.C. Mohanty, International Commissioner (S), Shri Madhusudan Avala, Dy. International Commissioner (S) and Mrs. Amelia Swer, International Commissioner (G) of the Bharat Scouts and Guides blessed the youth and appreciated the initiative of NHQ on Peace activities. Shri Raj Kumar Kaushik, Director BSG in his closing remarks expressed his gratitude to World Scout Bureau for supporting BSG in organising World Scout Programme Webinar for the benefit of Scouts/Guides.

Total 2885 candidates registered for the Webinar. The webinar was on ZOOM and was live streamed on BSG Youtube Channel. The webinar was organised under the leadership of Shri Amar B. Chettri, Jt. Director of Scouts (Prog. & Trg.), Bharat Scouts and Guides with the support of Mr. Analendra Sarma, Assistant Director, BSG, N.E. Region and Mr. Bablu Goswami, I/c Assistant Director, Eastern Region of BSG respectively.

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JAMBOREE ON THE AIR (JOTA) AND THE JAMBOREE ON THE INTERNET (JOTI) The Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) and the Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) - 2021 was celebrated at the Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters, New Delhi on 16th and 17th October 2021. 122 participants and staff from Delhi, Northern Railway, N.C.Railway, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh states participated in the event. The event was started with Registration and BSG Prayer. On 16th October the event was inaugurated by Mr Arun Kumar - Professor and HAM Radio Operator. Shri Arup Sarkar - Dy. Director of Scouts (Boy Programme) gave the introduction of JOTA JOTI and the information about different stations at NHQ. Shri Sarju Prasad Mishra, Unit Leader, and HAM operator briefed about HAM Radio and its importance during a disaster. Shri Mahinder Sharma - ROC(S) of the Northern Region divided the participants into five groups and coordinated the stations.

Accordingly, five stations were installed at NHQ. Two HAM stations, one Echo link, and two JOTI stations operated by the experts. Participants enjoyed the day at all the bases. As part of the event Quiz, Drawing competition and Essay writing competition were conducted.

Day two was inaugurated by Ms Darshana Pawaskar Joint Director (Guides) and I/C Joint Director (Support Service). Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers were connected through HAM Radio and Echo link at different places and countries. They also enjoyed the JOTA JOTI Hub of WOSM, drawing and quiz competitions.

Prizes for competitions and participation certificates were also distributed. The event was conducted by Shri Arup Sarkar, Dy. Director of Scouts (Boy Programme) assisted by Shri Mahinder Sharma, ROC(S), Northern Region and other staff from NHQ.

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MEMBERSHIP GROWTH STATE MEMBERSHIP GROWTH COORDINATORS TRAINING WORKSHOP The Scouting movement is creating a better citizen, a better community, and a better world, and recently all the states in India have been overcome the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. During this period, the Bharat Scouts and Guides proved its well presence and importance in the society in terms of covid warriors, awareness programs, youth engagement activities, etc. all over India.

For the second time, the Bharat Scouts and Guides organized the State Membership Growth Coordinators Training Workshop at the National Headquarters, New Delhi from 19th to 21st September 2021. Though it was quite challenging to organize any face-to-face gathering because still some of the states have their own covid restrictions and also all have precautions for the 3rd wave of Covid-19 Pandemic. But a team of state coordinators was able to show their keen interest with their valuable presence, inputs and contributed towards the State Membership Growth Plans. There was good participation from 15 States like Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Jamiat Youth Club, Maharashtra, North Central Railway, North Eastern Railway, North Western Railway, Puducherry, South Western Railway, South East Central Railway, Southern Railway, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.

The workshop started with a Solomon Integration and Welcome Ceremony at 09:00 AM on 19th September 2021 in which Mrs. Darshana Pawaskar - Joint Director (Guides) joined as the chief guests and lightened the lamp. Shri S Prasanna Shrivastava, Director, Organizational Development and MoP - APR, WOSM and Mr. Goran – Growth Manager, WOSM connected virtually and facilitated the workshop.

Day one and two of the workshop had planned to input the knowledge about the Membership Growth strategy, group discussions, and brainstorming sessions, etc. Participants showed a keen interest and did their best to grab all the success techniques in the sessions. Day three was kept mainly for participant's group activities and all the 15 participants completed their assignments to create a realistic Membership Growth Plan for their respective states under the guidance and supervision of WOSM and NHQ experts.

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Everyday activities had started with BSG Prayers, Reflection, and Report of the last day activities from participants. Membership Growth Cell personals of BSG assisted the workshop under the leadership of Shri Arup Sarkar, Dy. Director of Scouts (Boy Programme) and Growth Manager ably assisted by Shri Manoj Kumar Nayak – Assistant Growth Manager, BSG and Mrs. Sumeeta Datta – Assistant, Membership Growth Cell.

The three days training program was closed with a wonderful closing ceremony, where Hon’ble Director of the BSG Shri Raj Kumar Kaushik ji graced the occasion as Chief Guest along with Mrs. Darshana Pawaskar – Jt. Director (G), Shri Amar B Chettri-Joint Director (S), Ms. M.N.Machamma DDG(LT), Shri Siddharth Mohanty – Project Officer. Oath-Taking ceremony of 15 State Membership Growth Coordinators and certificate distribution ceremony was conducted in the presence of the Director of the BSG and other NHQ Professionals.

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REGIONAL EVENTS EASTERN REGION

Online Youth Management System The Odisha State Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted Workshop on “Online Youth Management System” at State Headquarters, Bhubaneswar on 07th & 08th October 2021 for 51 participants from 26 districts. The Workshop was virtually inaugurated

by Honourable Vice President of BSG and State Chief Commissioner Dr. K. P. Mishra in the presence of Shri Bablu Goswami, Assistant Director, Eastern Region. Shri Sarat Chandra Paikaray, State Secretary, Bhabani Prasad Mishra, State Treasurer, Smt. Anamika Das, State O rga n i s i n g C o m m i s s i o n e r ( G u i d e ) a n d Administrative Officer, Shri. Mihir Ranjan Pattanaik, Joint State Secretary, Smt. Priyadarshini Mohapatra, STC (Guide) and Shri Surajit Sen, STC(S) were also present.

This event is meant to register the members of Odisha State in the OYMS portal. During the workshop, participants learned how to register the Group, Unit Leaders and Individuals in this portal.

After the registration every registered member received Login Id Password and UID No through this portal.

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During the Workshop, session on Messenger of Peace initiative was taken for the district officials of Odisha state who came from the different districts for OYMS Training. In the session they learned about uploading the project on SDG Hub. The workshop was conducted by Bablu Goswami, Assistant Director I/C with the help of Shri Santosh Deo, Shri Anil Kumar Mohanty and Shri Abhinash Ganda Nayak professional of Odisha state Bharat Scouts and Guides.

NORTH EAST REGION

Virtual Patrol Leader Jamborette Patrol System is the centre of success of the Scout-Guide movement. And Patrol Leaders play the most important part of its success. Patrol Leader Jamborette is an opportunity to renew Skill and expose once hidden talent and open the various sources of knowledge and skill which may be implemented in near future for the development of the Units.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides organised Patrol Leaders Jamborette virtually from 24th to 28th September, 2021 from 03 - 06 PM. Various topics on Skill and Knowledge like Patrol System, PIC -

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Patrol Corner - COH, Scouts4SDGs, Proficiency Badges, WOSM & WAGGGS and its Initiatives, Practical Skill like- Pioneering, First-Aid, Mapping and competition like - QUIZ, Extempore Speech, Folk Dance etc. were covered.

The Jamborette was participated by 50+ Scouts and Guides from 07 States of N E Region and was supported by a team of experienced Trainers of the Region. It was inaugurated by Mrs. Amelia Swer, International Commissioner of Guides. BSG on 24th September in the presence of Shri Rajkumar Kaushik, Director, BSG. The closing ceremony of the Jamborette was graced by the Dy. Director of Guide Leader Training, BSG Ms. M. N. Machamma and other dignitaries along with Mrs. Amelia Swer, International Commissioner of Guides at 5:00 PM on 28th September. Young people enjoyed the programme.

and Palwal District along with 07 Staff members participated. On second day 93 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders from Faridabad and Palwal District along with 10 staff member participated. Mr. Pradeep Kumar given brief information about JOTA (what is HAM, Eco link and How to operate the system). The participants were divided into Three groups . 1. Web chat on Scout Link 2. HAM Radio and Eco link 3. Drawing & Painting Competition.

Through Scout link chat, participants connected with different country members and participants and through zoom to National Headquarters, New Delhi and National Training Centre Pachmarhi.

WESTERN REGION 64th World Jamboree On The Air / 25th World Jamboree On The Internet held at National Youth Complex, Gadpuri, Haryana on 16th& 17th October, 2021. On first day 135 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders from Faridabad

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Participation certificates and prizes for competition were distributed to the participants on both the days. The programme was coordinated by Ms. Shivangi Saxena, Assistant Director with the assistance of other staff members.

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NATIONAL ADVENTURE INSTITUTE, SNOW VIEW, KURSEONG, DARJEELING (WEST BENGAL) The National Level Service Camp for Rovers was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Snow View, Kurseong, Darjeeling (West Bengal) from 27th September to 3rd October, 2021 in which 46 Rovers from North Frontier Railway, North Eastern Railway, Eastern Railway, West Central Railway, Northern Railway, East Central Railway, South Western Railway and South Eastern Railway participated.

Smt. Shurekha Shrivastava, Dy. Director, NAI was the Leader of the camp assisted by Mr. Vivek Kumar Das, Jr. Instructor, Miss. Kanchan Roy, Office Secretary, (intern), Shri Anup Chhetri, DOC, Alipurdwar, Shri Deepak Kumar, East Central Railway, West Bengal and invited staff.

On the first day reporting started, following all the Covid guidelines. As per the programme participants went for sightseeing to Eagle Carg. They enjoyed the beauty of the lush green tea garden around and were very happy. From second day Service rovers started the cleaning work as per work distribution. While cleaning off unwanted plants Rovers caught some Snakes and released them in safer places as we protect animals and love nature. On 29th September, 2021 Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Wing Commander, Chief administrative officer, Air Force Station, Kurseong visited to encourage the participants for their work. A small programme was organized by the participants and the staff of NAI. The chief guest delivered a Hindi poem and motivational speech about the lifestyle of the army which was enjoyed by all the participants. All the given work was completed on 1st October by all the service rovers. Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated on 2nd October with All Faith Prayer and cleaning the camp site. Service Rovers were sent to HMI for activity and sightseeing. At night in grand camp fire Service Rovers presented two symbolic acts on swatch Bharat Sundar Bharat and Covid Awareness. Shri Jogendra Prasad, State Commissioner (C) joined the programme to give blessings and he thanked the participants for their excellent work.

The 4th National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Snow View Kurseong, Darjeeling from 4th to 08th October, 2021 under the Leadership of Smt. Surekha Shrivastava Dy. Director, NAI with the assistance of Mr. Vivek Kumar Das – Jr. Instructor, along with Invited staff Mr. Anup Chhetri, D.O.C, Alipurdwar and Mr. Deepak Kumar, HWB, East Central Railway. Total 30 participants from Rajasthan (3), Uttar Pradesh (3), West Bengal (2) and Uttarakhand (22) attended the programme During the programme, participants visited different places HMI Darjeeling – they did activities such as Obstacles Crossings, zoo and historical museum which describes about the life of a mountaineer and their belongings. Trek to Eagle Crag, Dow Hill forest, Museum of Freedom Fighter Shri Subash Chandra Bose were the other attractive activities. Shri Jogendra Prasad, State Commissioner (Cub), West Bengal was present the grand campfire on 07th October, 2021.

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NATIONAL ADVENTURE INSTITUTE, PACHMARHI 432ND NATIONAL ADVENTURE PROGRAMME The 432nd National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi from 05th to 11th October, 2021 in which 39 participants from Haryana, N.F.Railway and Uttar Pradesh participated. The programme was conducted under the Leadership of Ms.Bilkish Shaikh, Jr. Instructor, NAI who was assisted by Shri Aman Singh Thakur, Jr. Instructor, Mr. Sazeed Mohammad, Office Secretary, Mrs. Shubhashree Rana, Lady Assistant & two invited staff.

The programme was started with prayer and Flag ceremony on 05th October, 2021. During the programme, activities such as Rappling, Rock Climbing, Valley Crossing, Obstacles Crossing, Sky Cycling, Valley Crossing, Zip Line, Rifle Shooting, Archery, Horse Riding and Boating were conducted. All the participants enjoyed the trekking to Bison Lodge, Pachmarhi Garden, Jatashankar, Rajendra Giri, Lot Shrung, Pandav Cave, Bee Fall, Mahadev & Chouragarh. The Activity of Free Being Me & U-Report session was also organized during the programme.

On 10th October, 2021, Dr. Shreen Qureshi of Civil Hospital, Pachmarhi was the Chief Guest and the Executive Director, BSG attended the Grand Campfire. The Cultural programme was appreciated by the guests.

All Faiths Prayer meeting was conducted on 11th October, 202 at 06.45a.m. followed by Prayer and Flag.

After lowering the flag, the programme came to an end with thanks to Almighty for the smooth running of the programme.

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1. In which continent was Mafeking located?

2. Who said these words: : My country before myself?

3. On 7 November, 1950, three associations merged to form The Bharat Scouts and Guides. Name the three associations.

4. When did the Girl Guide Association finally amalgamate with the Bharat Scouts and Guides?

5. In which year, the First combined gathering of Scouters and Guiders was held and where?

6. In which year the first training camp for the Scouters was held and where?

7. When was the First National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides held and where?

8. In which year the first National Council of The Bharat Scouts and Guides formed?

9. Who was the First National Commissioner of The Bharat Scouts and Guides?

10. In which year The Bharat Scouts and Guides started its publication of Official Monthly magazine

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CELEBRATION OF GANDHI JAYANTI fcgkj Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ftyk oS”kkyh ds }kjk jk’Vªfirk

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NORTHERN RAILWAY egkRek xk¡/kh dh t;arh ds volj ij LdkmV Hkou gkthiqj esa J`)klqeu vfiZr fd;s x;sA lkFk gh ;qok dk;ZØe ,oa [ksy ea=ky;] Hkkjr ljdkj }kjk fn, x, funsZ”k ds vkyksd esa LoPN Hkkjr vfHk;ku dk;ZØe dk vk;kstu fnuk¡d 1 vDVwcj rd lEiw.kZ ftys esa fd;k x;k ftlds vUrxZr IykfLVd okWfj;lZ oS”kkyh dh Vhe us gkthiqj esa xaMd unh fdukjs Dyc ?kkV] iqy ?kkV ,oa iqjkus iqy dh lQkbZ dh rFkk ?kkV ij QSyh ikWfyFkhu ,oa IykfLVd ds dpjs dks pqudj ?kkV dh lQkbZ dhA Jh _rqjkt] ftyk laxBu vk;qDr us crk;k fd oS”kkyh ftys ds lHkh fo|ky;ksa ds 10]000 ls vf/kd LdkmV xkbM ,oa vU; Nk=&Nk=kvksa us IykfLVd ,oa ikWfyFkhu dks vius nSfud thou iz;ksx u djus dh “kiFk yhA

NÙkhlx<+ fnuk¡d 02 vDVwcj jk’Vªfirk ^^egkRek xk¡/kh^^ ds tUefnu fnol ds volj ij eSd jksoj jsatj }kjk ^^loZ/keZ izkFkZuk^^ dk vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa fgUnw] eqfLye] fl[k] blkbZ] tSu ,oa ckS/k /keZ dh izkFkZuk,a dh xbZA lEiw.kZ dk;ZØe dk vk;kstu eSd ps;jeSu Jh jkts”k vxzoky ,oa izkpk;kZ MkWT;ksfr tu Lokeh ds usr`Ro esa fd;k x;kA

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Mahatma Gandhi and Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti was celebrated in Lucknow, Mordabad & Ambala districts of Northern Railway. With struggle, sacrifice, and dedication the patriotic icons devoted themselves in the service of India and were remembered through Sarvadharma Prarthana Sabha, cleanliness awareness rally, street plays, shramdaan activities.

jktLFkku jktLFkku jkT; Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ftyk eq[;ky; fljksgh ds rRok/kku esa jkT; iqjLdkj LdkmV@ xkbM@jksoj jsatj izf”k{k.k dk f}rh; pj.k vkcwjksM fiaMokM+k] l:ixat jsonj esa fnuk¡d 2 ls 6 vDVwcj] 2021 rd vk;ksftr fd;k x;kA Jh ujsanz [kksjoky] lh-vks- LdkmV us crk;k fd jkT;

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iqjLdkj LdkmV] xkbM] jksoj ,oa jsatj çf”k{k.k f”kfoj ds f}rh; fnol ds volj ij >aMkjksg.k dk;ZØe ,oa jkT; o dsUnz ljdkj }kjk pyk, tk jgs jk’Vªifr egkRek xk¡/kh ds 150oha t;arh o’kZ ,oa Lora=rk fnol dh 75oha o’kZxk¡B ds volj ij LoPNrk vfHk;ku dk;ZØe ds vUrxZr eq[; vfrfFk ds :i esa vfrfjDr ftyk dysDVj Jh dkywjke [kksM+ jgsA mifLFkr vfrfFk;ksa us LoPNrk vfHk;ku dk vkxkt djrs gq, LdkmV xkbM ds lkFk LdkmV xkbM ftyk eq[;ky; ds lkeus ls ysdj jktdh; ckfydk mPp ek/;fed fo|ky;] fljksgh gksrs gq, jko.k eSnku ls tsy pkSjkgss rd LoPNrk vfHk;ku ds vUrxZr IykfLVd dk dpjk mBk;k ,oa yxHkx 30 ikWfyFkhu cSx Hkjdj lqjf{kr j[kk ftls ljdkj ds funsZ”kkuqlkj ftyk eq[;ky; ls vkxs Hkstk tk,xkA

iwoksZÙkj jsyos iwoksZÙkj jsyos Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l] ftyk la?k] bTt+ruxj }kjk foxr o’kksZa dh Hkkafr bl o’kZ Hkh jk’Vªfirk egkRek xk¡/kh ,oa yky cgknqj “kkL=h ds tUefnol ds miy{; esa loZ/keZ lHkk dk vk;kstu eaMy jsy çcU/kd dk;kZy; ds dkfeZd lHkkxkj esa fd;k x;kA blds lkFk LoPNrk i[kokM+s ds vUrxZr tutkx:drk uqDdM+ ukVd dk eapu LdkmV~l xkbM~l ds }kjk eaMy jsy çca/kd egksn; ds le{k çLrqr fd;k x;kA vktknh dk ve`r egksRlo ds vUrxZr fQV bafM;k ÝhMe ju dk Hkh vk;kstu eaMy jsy çca/kd dk;kZy; ls LdkmV dqVhj jksM+ ua- 4 bTtruxj rd fd;k x;kA fQV bafM;k ju dks eaMy jsy çca/kd Jh vk”kqrks’k iar us ¶ySx vkWQ fd;kA

Gone Home Shri Samuel Fransis, Former State Training Commissioner (Scouts), Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides breathed his last on 27th September, 2021.

Shri Souvik Ghosh, Group Leader Scout of 2nd Explorers Group, South Calcutta, West Bengal State Bharat Scouts and Guides breathed his last on 20th September, 2021.

We pray for eternal peace of the departed souls.

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ACTIVITIES REPORT ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS Scout Masters and Guides Captains of A&N state organized campaign about covid- vaccination drive with the support of health department.

Fit India movement had been observed by scout masters and guide captains of all districts of A&N State. Scout Masters and Guide captains were engaged in house hold survey by visiting door to dk vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa eSd egkfo|ky; ls 8 jsatlZ us Hkkx fy;kA door during the month of September.

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International Day of Peace was observed at State Headquarters Domalguda, Hyderabad on 21st September, 2021 in which 65 Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers participated. All Faith Prayer was conducted with Scouts and Guides.

Mehsana District Bharat Scouts and Guides observed Tree Plantation programme on 3rd September, 2021under the slogan "one scout one tree", "one guide one plant". The programme was organised by Shri Dilipbhai Chowdhury, Scoutmasters Shri Milan Bhai and Shri Suresh Bhai Patel.

ASSAM Covid-19 Vaccination Camp was organised by NSS Unit & IQAC in Collaboration with Boko PHC/FRU& Amrit Prabha Ranger Team, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Boko, Kamrup (R), Assam at the college premises on 04th September, 2021. Rangers motivated people to wash hands frequently, maintain social distance, wear mask and stay at home as much as possible. Also rendered cleanliness drive to create healthy environment.

On 5th September, Teachers Day was celebrated

by Scouts and Guides of all districts. All scouts and guides acted as scoutmasters and guide captains.

On 21stSeptember, International Day of Peace was observed by Gujarat State Bharat Scouts and Guides and All Faith Prayer at State Training Centre, Ahmedabad was organised on the occasion.

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HARYANA Echo Workshop on Strategic Planning for Haryana state association was held at State Training Centre, Ambala from 20th to 23rd

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dsUnz] vEckyk dSaV esa jsatlZ gsrq vksfj,sUVs”ku dk;ZØe dk vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa 71 çfrHkkfx;kas us Hkkx fy;kA bl dk;ZØe esa jsatlZ dks fofHkUu fo’k;ksa o çkstSDVl 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 September 2021. Seventy-two (72) participants, a combination of Secretaries, Organizers and Trainers from nineteen district associations participated. State Training Commissioner S c o u t s a n d G u i d e , S t a t e O rga n i z i n g Commissioner Scouts contributed as facilitators.

The entire workshop was conducted in the line of National Level Workshop, recommending Strategic priority on six areas along with objectives and action plan.

jkT; Lrjh; odZ”kkWi vkWu fotu&2024 jkT; çf”k{k.k dsUnz] vEckyk dSaV esa fnuk¡d 20 ls 23 flrEcj] 2021 rd vk;ksftr fd;k x;k ftlesa jkT; ls 72 çfrHkkfx;ksa us Hkkx fy;kA odZ”kkWi esa jkT; ds 2024 Iyku o fotu ij :ijs[kk rS;kj dh xbZA fnuk¡sd 7 flrEcj] 2021 dks nukSnk xkWo esa xzqi yhMj Jh jktkjke us jDrnku f'kfoj dk vk;kstu fd;k ftlesa 64 ;wfuV jDrnku gqvkA 25 flrEcj] 2021 dks f/kekuk xkWo esa xzqi yhMj Jherh yrk lSuh ds usr`Ro esa jDrnku f'kfoj dk vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa 47 ;wfuV jDrnku gqvkA

International Day of Peace was also celebrated on 21st September 2021 by the participants in a HIMACHAL PRADESH befitting manner.

Snow Land Scouts and Guides Open group, Kullu participated in three-day workshop on mental Participants were divided into groups and after a health and psycho social support in covid-19. discussion on different subjects, quality recom- The workshop was organised by the District mendations came out on every priority area Disaster Management Committee, Kullu at Dev considering the ground reality and the same Sadan conference Hall Dhalpur. Shri Ashutosh were refined by a recommendation committee Garg (IAS, DC Kullu) was present in the closing and submitted for further course of action. ceremony. In this training camp, four Rangers and one Rover Scout Leader participated.

Prof R. K. Gupta, Vice chancellor and State Various topics were discussed in the workshop Treasurer was present at the Closing ceremony. including gender mirror, Impacts of covid 19 on All the staff members worked hard for the children, principles of working with women and success of the workshop and the workshop was various activities. At the end, the Deputy conducted by Shri Smriti Sourabh Ray, Assistant Commissioner of Kullu distributed appreciation Director, Northern Region. certificates to all the participants.

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rated the programme. Leading Mind Designer A Special State Council Meeting was held at State Shri R.K. Malayath inaugurated the Counselling Headquarters, Gandhi Nagar Jammu on 6th Classes for school children and parents across the state who were suffering from mental illness during the Covid period.

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October, 2021 for the formation of State Council and appointment of State Chief Commissioner, J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides. During the meeting Warrant of Appointment was presented to Jenab Gazanfar ALI (JKAS) (Director, Youth Services and Sports J&K Government) as State Chief Commissioner, J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides by Shri. Raj Kumar Kaushik (Director, Bharat Scouts and Guides).

The meeting was conducted by Mtr. Nasreen Khan Administrator, Bharat Scouts and Guides, J&K and Ladakh U.Ts with the kind support of Mtr. Gulshan Ara (Incharge, State Headquarters, Srinagar, Shri. M.M Joshi (Former State Publicity Commissioner J&K BS&G) and Shri. H. L Dogra (Former Jt. State Commissioner, J&K BS&G). All the respected Council members of J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides attended the meet.

KERALA The launch of the Facebook page and YouTube channel as part of the Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides Vision 2021-26 project took place at the Thiruvananthapuram State Office. Shri Jeevan Babu K. IAS, Director General of Education & State Chief Commissioner inaugu-

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Inauguration of the project by Hon., Minister of Education. In his inaugural address, he described the Scouts and Guides movement as an exemplary organization with the goal of digital education for all. Through this, the Vidyakiranam portal implemented by the State Government will mobilize funds from teachers, public and institutions and invest directly with them. The Minister said that the Scout-Guide Movement should still take up such activities which would strengthen the effective intervention of the Government in the field of education.

The State Chief Commissioner of Scouts and Guides presided over the function. Shri N.K. Prabhakaran, State Secretary, Scouts & Guides welcomed the gathering.

e/; izns’k 17 vDVwcj] 2021 LekVZ flVh bankSj ds lkStU; ls gSfjVSt okd dk HkO; vk;kstu fd;k x;kA iSny gkbd esa Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ftyk la?k bankSj ds Jh vdkneh Ldwy dksnfj;k egw ds 42 LdkmV xkbM cSaM ikVhZ ds lkFk lfEefyr gq,A Jh _’kHk xqIrk] lh-bZ-vks-] vkbZ-,-,l- izkstsDV funs”kd ds funsZ”ku esa LdkmV xkbM dks bankSj ds izeq[k ,sfrgkfld LFkkuksa ds ckjs esa crk;k x;kA MEGHALAYA The International Day of Peace 2021 started from the 1st week of September with the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the

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dk vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa yxHkx 50 lnL;ksa us Hkkx fy;k ,oa 10 fdyksehVj rd ju QkWj ;wfuVh fd;kA

Messengers of Peace Framework by performing the MoP Beat Dance with unique moves in collaboration with the Boy Scouts of Philippines and Bhutan Scouts Association. The MoP video collaboration was displayed during the celebration on 11th September 2021 which was held virtually and the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides was selected to represent the Bharat Scouts and Guides, India. The video of the MoP Beat Dance was a great success which went viral throughout the world and is now very popular to the members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides.

LoPNrk gh lsok&LoPNrk i[kokM+k ds vUrxZr fnuk¡d 26 flrEcj] 2021 dks mÙkj jsyos eqjknkckn eaMy ds cjsyh jsyos LVs”ku esa LdkmV xkbM }kjk uqDdM&ukVd dh thoar çLrqfr ls ;kf=;ksa dks xanxh u QSykus rFkk xanxh QSykus okyksa dks tkx:d djus rFkk flaxy ;wt IykfLVd dk mi;ksx ugha djus dk vkxzg fd;k x;kA

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vktknh dh 75oha o’kZxkaB ds vk;kstuksa dh J``a[kyk esa COVID 19 Awareness has been organised by

Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides from 2020 till date. Around 1345 uniformed members have joined in the door to door campaigns.

Our members distributed handmade masks, soaps, dry foods, cooked foods, leaflets on safety rules about healthy mind and also safety measures for CORONA Virus (COVID-19) at each and every corner in different districts of Odisha. fnuk¡d 9 vDVwcj] 2021 dks mÙkj jsyos Hkkjr LdkmV~l They also demonstrated the ideal way of ,oa xkbM~l }kjk djuSy flag LVsfM;e ubZ fnYyh esa handwashing in public areas for awarness. .

fQV bafM;k ÝhMe dk vk;kstu fd;k x;kA bl volj ij Jh vk”kqrks’k xaxky] egkizca/kd@mÙkj jsyos o milaj{kd@mÙkj jsyos Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l eq[; vfrfFk FksA vktknh dk ve`r egksRlo dk;ZØe esa ekpZikLV vkSj cSaM us vk;kstu dks lQy cuk;kA bl mRlo es yxHkx 300 vf?kdkfj;ksa] deZpkfj;ksa] LdkmV~l&xkbM~l] jksolZ&jsatlZ ,oa vU; deZpkfj;ksa us viuk lg;ksx nsdj bl vk;kstu dks lQy cuk;kA vktknh dk ve`r egksRlo ds miy{; esa 25 flrEcj] 2021 dks mÙkj jsyos Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ftyk fQjkstiqj }kjk ju QkWj ;wfuVh fQV bafM;k ÝhMe 2-0

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Odisha State BS&G organised a health check up camp in collaboration with Kar clinic & Hospital Pvt. Ltd at Purushottama Basti, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar on 21.09.2021.62 villagers were

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checked by Dr. Sunil Kumar Sahoo, MD, Medicine,In this connection 35 Rovers, Rangers and officials of State Headquarters have also joined hand in hand to make the camp a grand success.

Rovers and Rangers were involved in volunteer service.

12th Vaccination Camp was organised on 21/09/2021 at District Scout Hut, Badarpur. 200 people were vaccinated during the Vaccination Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was organized by Odisha Drive. A service team of 20 worked in the State Bharat Scouts and Guides during vaccination programme.

September in Rural areas, Road, Public Places etc. All the participants have actively done The Bharat Scouts and Guides, NF Railway, cleaning work, creating awareness how to clean Badarpur District Association organised & also demonstrated use of Dustbins in their Swaccha Bharat Abhiyan on the occasion of locality. 1285 Scouts and Guides participated. International Day of Peace. They attended Guides watered the plants and also planted cleanliness in Badarpur Colony Areas. 20 trees at each corner of districts. members along with the Unit Leaders participated

NAGALAND A Cleanliness drive was organised by the Wokha SOUTHERN RAILWAY District Bharat Scouts and Guides, in collabora- The Southern Railway State Bharat Scouts & tion with the All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union, Wokha and Modern Cowboy Forest Colony, Wokha on 16th September 2021.

Beginner’s Course was organised at Vidhya Bhawan Higher Secondary School, Dimapur on 25thSeptember 2021 in which 17 participants attended.

The Kewhimia Scouts and Guides conducted a practical camp at the State Training Centre, Nerhema from 24th to 26th September 2021. 50 members attended the camp. .

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Guides organized OYMS Training programme for DOCs & Asst. Secretaries for all the Districts at HCTC/PERAMBUR on 14.09.2021. Shri Gopal, ASTC(S) explained in detail about OYMS Platform and the Steps on how to use the portal for the Online Registration of the Members.

The Badarpur District Association organised 22nd and 23rd Vaccination camp on 03rd & 4th Scouts/Guides /Rovers/Rangers, Scouters and October 2021 at Divisional Scout Hut, Badarpur Guiders of Southern Railway State Bharat Scouts District. 300 local people were vaccinated. 35 and Guides, Central District (Chennai Division)

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participated in Swachchta Awareness Rally at October, 2021. Shri Sundar, Executive officer of Katpadi on 26/9/21 and Cleared the unwanted Maharishi Group of Schools was the Guest of materials as part of Swachhata activities at honour.

Katpadi Railway Station.

Tamilnadu State Bharat Scouts and Guides The Southern Railway State Bharat Scouts and celebrated the International Day of Peace with Guides hosted the Membership Growth 4620 participants from 15 districts of Tamilnadu Facilitators Training course at HCTC/Perambur virtually and uploaded the details of the from 26th to 30th September, 2021 in which celebration through the google form. representatives from 11 states, namely, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal On the eve on International Day of Peace on 21st Pradesh, Meghalaya, Southern Railway, West September, Bike Rally was organised by South Bengal, and Odisha participated and benefited Western Railway. Shri Sanjeev Kishore, from the training. Shri P. Uday Kr. Reddy, CAO/ICF Patron/GM/SWR has flagged of the rally to & State Chief Commissioner of Southern Railway Castle Rock. 20 Rovers have taken part in the State Bharat Scouts and Guides inaugurated the Rally and 18 Rangers visited Mundgod Tibetain event.

Camp with the message of Peace. Shri P. Ravi Kumar State, PCME & State Chief Commissioner, TAMILNADU S.W. Railway State Bharat Scouts and Guides, Maharishi District organized Adult Leader Shri Alok Kumar PCPO and state President, Shri

Training Course at Maharishi Vidya Mandir Sr. Sec. School, Choolai, Chennai from 26TH September 2021 to 2nd October 2021 in which 79 Unit Leaders participated. The Course was inaugurated by Ms. Selvi, STC (G) Tamilnadu. Dr. T.C. Perumal, Patron of Maharishi District & Secretary of Maharishi Group of School was the Chief Guest of the valedictory function on 1st

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K. Hari Krishanan, CPO and other dignitaries were also present in the rally. Hubli District celebrated the International Day of Peace at Divisional Railway Manager`s Office compound.

Shri Vishnu Gouda Patil, Sr. DPO/UBL and District Headquarter Commissioner distributed certificates to the scouts and guides who participated in the Drawing competition.

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TRAINER’S CORNER ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SCOUTING: Scout Method: 8. Nature:- The scout method comprises of eight interdependent elements forming a unified and integrated whole. One of such elements is Nature. Scouting is full of activities in nature. Without connecting` Nature` scouting or guiding activities cannot be held. Scouting is an outdoor activity. The fifth part of scout law states "A scout is a friend to animals and loves nature."

The reason for linking nature to scout activities is that young boys and girls love to live and work in nature which is quite contrary to the classroom environment.

Nature is composed of five elements, namely, Earth (pruthvi), water (Aapah). Light (Tejah), Air (Vayu) and Space (Aakaash or Cosmic). Indian culture adores all the five elements as the Great creations of God which are essential for supporting life of all living beings. If any one of the above five elements is absent or disturbed, our life will be paralyzed. So scouting recognises the importance of of nature and all the activities are projected to preserve nature. A real scout views nature as a great companion. In the words of the Founder of the movement “Nature study will show you how full of beautiful and wonderful things God has made the world for you to enjoy. Be contented with what you have got and make the best of it.

At present, man is using nature beyond his necessities. Earth is dumped with material like plastic.

Deforestation and dissertation are making the life on earth miserable. Water is polluted and even contaminated due to heavy inflow of industrial wastes and chemical wastes. Even the marine life is affected by the polluted water. The underwater animals and the aquatic life have been facing a serious threat. Sun`s light is the main source of energy to the plants and all the living beings. This light energy which is reaching the earth is carrying harmful radiant energy such as ultraviolet rays.

By nature, these harmful U-V rays are filtered by the ozone layer. Unfortunately, the industrial gases and the harmful gases emitted from the automobiles have been damaging the ozone layer. The harmful gases released from the industries do pollute the air. In this way, all these essential elements of nature are either damaged or becoming limited for use. jAt present, sustenance of these elements is necessitated.

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As members of this great global movement, we should take responsibility and create awareness in the public to keep abreast the above facts to keep our upcoming generation to protect all the five elements of nature. A number of proficiency badges such as Gardener, Conservation, Farmer, Naturalist, Florist etc have been introduced besides regular activities such as tree plantation, No plastic campaigns etc. to prepare the youth to take care these five elements.

The scouts and guides organisations all over the world have also been doing their best with the activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) launched by the United Nations.

SDG 6 is related to Clean water and Sanitation. Our scouts and guides can plan the following by involviing the public: • Ensure supply of safe and affordable drinking water: Partnership may be made with the local sarpanches or philanthropists or local leaders for the need to construct overhead tanks and taps in villages.

• Improve water quality by using desalination methods.

• Awareness programmes for prevention of dumping industrial waste near water resources and release of industrial wastes and waste water into the rivers or rivulets or streams.

• Wastage of water to be prevented by providing taps.

• In remote areas where there is no provision for water tanks and taps, building wells or borewells with water filters will help in supply of safe drinking water to prevent water-borne diseases.

• Awareness campaigns to end open defecation. This is possible if the local administrative machinery is motivated to provide washrooms and toilets. We should keep in mind the needs of women and girls in this aspect.

• Provision of dustbins particularly in the remote villages.

• We shoud take a pledge to implement access to safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (W.A.S.H) to keep our community clean.

SDG 7 : Affordable and Clean energy: • People should be made aware of renewable sources of energy like Solar energy. Our scouts and guides should organize awareness programmes in this aspect.

• Gobar gas plants to be suggested in remote areas where people maintain cattle.

SDG 13: Climate Action: Regulating and reducing emissions and promote renewable energy.

• Automobiles can be either gas driven or electrical. This will reduce the emissions.

SDG 14: Life under water:

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• Beaches should be kept clean. Scouts and guides in the coastal areas have been doing this activity.

• Campaigns for `no plastic use` on board of ships and vessels.

• Marine life is our national property.

SDG 15: Life on land: Awareness rallies to be organized for the following: • Deforestation and desertification should be discouraged to sustain life on earth. We should campaign for more plantation.

• Reduce the use of harsh chemicals • Practice of single use and disposable material should be discouraged.

• Volunteer for beach clean-ups or cleaning of publlc places like parks, schools etc…

So, let us do our best to preserve nature. In conclusion let us recollect Baden Powell words “Try to leave this world a little better than you found it ……”.

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

THE BHARAT SCOUTS & GUIDES ---OFFICIAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE The official monthly Magazine of the Bharat Scouts and Guides has completed 64 years of its publication. The first regular issue was published in January, 1958. Though it started its publication in January 1955, it was published as a news letter and was published whenever required. Its first editor was Shri K.G.Vaidyanathan, the then National Secretary who was also the first National Secretary of The Bharat Scouts & Guides. The first issue contained 12 pages and its size was 8 ½ x 5 ½ inches. The price was 25 paise per copy and the annual subscription was fixed at Rs.3/-.

Since then the Magazine has made tremendous progress both qualitatively and quantitatively. The present size is 11 x 8 ½ inches (28 x 21 ½ cm.). The present price of about 32 pages of magazine is Rs.19.50 per copy and Individual annual subscription is fixed at Rs.180/- Due to the Pandemic situation and lock down, the magazine has been reaching its subscribers as digital magazine; but the publication was not stopped. The magazine is printed containing coloured photographs of activities and events besides reports from states which were published in English and in Hindi. Besides President`s message and the Chief National Commissioner`s message (Personally Speaking..), the editorial by the Director is published. Articles updating the information on various topics which are required for the trainers are published under the title `Trainer`s Corner`. Quiz on Scouting appears which is useful particularly for the job seekers in Scouting and Guiding field. National events and International events are being covered as reports or articles, covering upcoming events at NTC and NAIs.

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KEY TO HAPPINESS Continued from previous issue……

Passion: This is the thing which keeps you going. If you follow your passion and make it your career/ goal,working for it tirelessly you will be immensely successful and happy. Even if your passion is notyour job then also take out some time to work on it to get happy.

Loyalty: It gives lot of satisfaction when you are sure that you are faithful towards your duties at all levels. If you remain loyal to your family, friends, work, fellow persons and country then happiness comes from within and it showers others also. This quality makes you a trustworthy person as everyone trusts a loyal person.

Resilience: It is our ability to adapt and bounce back when things don't go as planned. Resilient people are courageous enough to acknowledge the situation, learn from their mistakes and then move forward more confidently. You should take the failure as a challenge and commit yourself for better results by maintaining self-control. It is important to understand that things change, so occasionally one need amended or scrap the plans. This quality keeps the person optimistic, motivated and happy.

Initiative: Doing new for others gives pleasure. You should try to make plans and implement them wisely and wholeheartedly. Dreaming and chasing the dreams is a secret of happiness. There may be failures or things may not work out altogether but never ever give up and always stand up to take another initiative for a bigger leap.

Systematic: This approach makes you more efficient and ultimately happier as you have ample time for all the tasks you undertake. A wise time management and prioritising the tasks will ensure success as well as a share of personal time. Make a realistic routine for yourself and follow it to avoid frustrations and messing up the things.

Listening: It is important to listen to others and take wise decisions with meaningful conversations.

When you listen more then you are learning more from the experiences of other people. This habit makes you more considerate and hence more acceptable to other people. What’s more satisfying feeling than people accepting and liking you.

Helpfulness: It is doing useful things for people what they can’t do for themselves. When we help others we get more things done and hence making each other’s lives more easy and pleasant. Remember, help means helpful to those who really need it. Help people without waiting for their call. Always give what people need, not always what they want. Helping others gives immense pleasure. An important thing is whenever you are in need never hesitate to ask for help. Scouts and Guides try to include these qualities in your life style and make them a habit to BE More Happy and spread the Happiness.

Dr. Brijender Singh Delhi State BSG

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FEED THE NEED (ZERO HUNGER) (SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT GOAL NO -02) Odisha state Bharat Scouts & Guides has been continuously organizing “Feed the Need” for every needy People at each corner of the districts, which is one of best food distribution platform of SDG goals.

OPM Girls High School, Jharsuguda District have undertaken the SDG 02.Under this Guides and unit leaders created awareness, prepared cooked food for needy people, Street animals, Birds and also distributed dry food, cooked food indifferent areas. More than 2328 uniformed and non uniformed members have joined hand in hand to create awareness at different areas of each corner of the Districts.

QUALITY EDUCATION (SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL NO -04) "A good quality education is one that provides all learners with capabilities they require to become economically productive, develop sustainable livelihoods, contribute to peaceful and democratic societies and enhance individual well-being. More than 107 members were involved in this “Quality Education” Mission.

In this connection Odisha state Bharat Scouts & Guides have organized “Amma Pathasala” for every under privileged children, which is one of best education platform of SDG goals.

Srikara Bhanja Open unit & S.B.Sc. Higher Secondary school, Ganjam, N.J.W Open Unit, Jagatsinghpur district have undertaken the SDG 04 and under this Rovers, Rangers and unit leaders created awareness, teaching small children and also distributed pens, pencils, sketches, rubbers, notebooks etc in slum areas.

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FROM NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH (NEWS)

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2ND OCTOBER CELEBRATION

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Date of Publication: 25/10/2021 Total Pages : 32

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