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Bharat Scouts and Guides

June-2017

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June, 2017

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EDITOR Krishnaswamy R.

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Vision 2024

National Events

National Training Centre, Pachmarhi

WOSM Initiatives

National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi

Regional Events

Reports from States

World Environment Day

Quiz No. 217

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Editor's Desk Quality of an organisation is assessed based on how the organisation delivers services to its beneficiaries. As per the Rules of Bharat Scouts and Guides Rule 4.2 (a) (i) Beneficiaries are Bunnies, Cubs/Bulbuls, Scouts/Guides, Rovers/Rangers, Lone Scouts/Guides, Lone Rovers/Rangers, Air Scouts/Guides, Air Rovers/Rangers, Sea Scouts/ Guides, Sea Rovers/Rangers, Grameen Rovers/ Rangers, Venture Scouts/ Guides, Scouts/Guides/ Rovers/ Rangers of Extension Branches registered as such.

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The organisation’s purpose states that “The Purpose of the Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of the local, National and International communities”.

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As such we are all bound to serve the growth in the organisation by delivering effective “Youth Programme”.

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The volunteers in our movement plays a vital role in programme delivery at grass root level. Therefore, our responsibility is to create opportunities for “Capacity Building” of our leaders at grass root. The recently concluded “Strategic Planning Review Workshop” came out with quality ideas for good governance and programme delivery.

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VISION STATEMENT By 2024, The Bharat Scouts & Guides will be a globally visible, consistently growing, self-reliant premium youth movement that is gender balanced, vibrant and responsive to trends. Providing young people with value-based, attractive and challenging youth programme, through competent leaders, effective communication, optimum use of technology and efficient management.

Strategic Priorities P Youth Programme:Ensure effective implementation and periodical evaluation of the youth programme.

P Adult Resource Management: Formulate a National Adult Resources Policy in accordance with World Adult Resource Policy that will ensure efficient adult resource management at all levels, and implement up to State level by 2020.

P Governance:To ensure transparency, responsiveness, accountability, efficiency within the organization through effective implementation of policies and rules at all levels.

P Financial Management: To strengthen sources of income and explore new fund raising/generating areas, review and strengthen financial management system and its efficient implementation at all levels.

P Communication:Develop an effective communication system to reach within and outside the organization through clear, precise, timely communication and making use of technology to enhance visibility of the organization.

P Membership Growth: To increase overall membership at least 10% annually, focusing on reaching out to unserved segments of society. National Strategic Planning Review Workshop Bharat Scouts and Guides National Headquarters, New Delhi, India 18th to 22nd June 2017

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National Training Centre, Pachmarhi Himalaya Wood Badge Courses (Cub), (Scout) and (Rover) - 16th to 22nd May, 2017 Himalaya Wood Badge Courses for Cub, Scout and Rover sections were held at the National Training Centre of The Bharat Scouts & Guides, Pachmarhi from 16th to 22nd May, 2017. Shri M. S. Qureshi, Joint Director, NTC and Course Director welcomed the participants in the inaugural session and briefed about the importance of Himalaya Wood Badge Course. There were 25 participants in Cub Section from Chhattisgarh-01, Eastern Railway-06, KVS-02, Madhya Pradesh-01, N.E. Railway-01, N.F. Railway-01, Northern Railway-03, Rajasthan-05, S.W. Railway-03 and Tamil Nadu-02; 134 participants in Scout Section who were divided into 4 groups; East Cen. Railway-02, East Coat Railway-01, Eastern Railway-05, N.E. Railway-03, N.W. Railway -03, Northern Railway-10, S.E. Railway-01, Western Railway-07, Gujarat-01, KVS-14, Maharashtra-13, NVS-03, Sikkim-01, Telangana-02, Chhattisgarh13, Jharkhand-03, Karnataka-07, Uttar Pradesh-11, Andhra Pradesh-01, Arunachal Pradesh-01, Jammu & Kashmir-03, Madhya Pradesh-12, Odisha04, Rajasthan-10, Uttarakhand-03 and 46 participants in Rover Section from Chhattisgarh-09, East Coast Railway-02, Eastern Railway-04, Karnataka-02, Kerala-07, N.F. Railway-02, N.W. Railway-01, NHQ-02, N.E. Railway-05, Northern Railway-01, Rajasthan-01, S.W. Railway-01, Tamil Nadu-01, Uttar Pradesh-07 and Western Railway01. Shri D.R.K.Sarma, LT (C) of S.C. Railway, Shri G. Parameshwar, LT (S), SOC (S), Telangana, Shri Rajendra Prasad Acharya, LT (S) of Rajasthan, Shri M. A. Shakeel, LT (S), STC (S) of W.C. Railway, Shri B.P. Singh, LT (S), KVS and Shri Karnail Singh, LT (R), STC (S), Delhi were the Leaders of Courses respectively. Shri Ashwin A. Shambharkar was the Quarter Master. Relevant Self Learning Modules were sent to all the participants as precourse study. The Pre-Course Assignment which was sent earlier was submitted by all the participants at the time of Registration. This SLM and Pre-Course Assignment helped a lot, the candidates as well as the course staff all of them got sufficient time for completion of Residential modules which involved practical work. The participants were supported with inter active sessions on SLM. Every morning B.P. Six, Inspection followed by Flag Ceremony and every night Red Flower/Camp Fire were conducted. The participants took part is Pack Expedition to Rajendragiri and on a overnight camp to Amba Mai Temple and Pachmarhi Lake for various activities. Scout and Rover section participants went on a hike to Amba Mai temple. A number of pioneering projects were constructed by the scout and rover sections. In Cub section, different types of Pack meetings were conducted. Handicraft was demonstrated by using waste materials. All Faiths Prayer meeting was conducted on 22nd May, 2017. The Course came to an end with lowering of Flag and singing National Anthem.

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WOSM Initiatives Messengers of Peace – Team India Gathering-II To Strengthen Messengers of Peace Initiative at the State Level and to educate the Leaders to take the initiative to the grass root level. The National Headquarters with the support of WOSM/APR Conducted the Messengers of Peace Team India Gathering Phase II at Rainbow International School, Nagrota Bagwan, Kangra-Himachal Pradesh 05-09 June 2017. The Gathering was attended by 26 Participants from 21 State Association of Bharat Scouts and Guides. Shri Shree Prassanna Srivastava, Director, Development Support and Finance, WOSM/APR Region was the Director & Resource Person for the event. Mr. Aroop Sarkar, Asst Director, NR/NHQ and Mr. Madhusudan A S MoP Coordinator from Karnataka, Ms. Spriha Kanwar, Joint SOC, Himachal Pradesh worked as Resource Person. Mr. Pankaj Gupta, MoP Coordinator from Himachal Pradesh was the Gathering Coordinator. A team of professionals and volunteers under the leadership of Sh. NS Manhas, SOC (Scouts) from Himachal Pradesh worked to provide required logistics for the success of the gathering. The Gathering was opened by the State Chief Commissioner, Himachal Pradesh Mr. Dinakar Burathokhi in the presence of Mr. K. K. Gupta, District Chief Commissioner, Kangra and Mr. Chavvi Kashyap, Principal Rainbow International School. After the Opening Ceremony a Group Photo was taken. As it was the Occasion of World Environment Day, The Participants celebrated the Day by Planting 20 Ashoka Tree Saplings in the Campus of Rainbow International School Campus. The participants were integrated during the first session, the personal expectations of participants were collected and gathering objectives were discussed. Formal sessions covering the concept of Messengers of Peace, Registering in the WOSM web site, uploading the activities/ projects/ success story in the web site. State Presentations and Flagship Projects were presented. Organizing the orientation for young people on MoP, planning of activities for peace initiatives etc. were conducted during the course of the Gathering. An opportunity to interact with young people and initiate them to the Messengers of Peace initiative was undertaken thru a field visit at Rainbow International School. A total of 230 Students including Scouts and Guides were oriented and 64 new members were registered in the WOSM website. The Role of Coordinators for Messengers of Peace was discussed and finalized. The workshop concluded with the action plans and evaluation. The Closing Ceremony of the gathering was held on 9th June 2017 and Mr. G S Bali, Hon’ble Minister of Transport and Minister of Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh was the Chief Guest and he along with Shri Shree Prassanna Srivastava, Director, Development Support and Finance, WOSM/APR presented the Certificates and delivered the closing address. Mrs. Meenakshi Kashyap, Innovation Head, Rainbow International School proposed the Vote of thanks. Dr. JS Negi, State Commissioner (Scouts) BSG HP, Dr. Devinder Kashyap, State Secretary, BSG HP and Ms. Kiran Thakur, Joint State Secretary BSG HP were also present in the ceremony. The Welcome Dinner hosted by Rainbow International School on 6th June 2017. On the 7th The Gathering went on the Educational Tour to Chamunda, HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala and Maclodgunj and the Dinner was hosted by Mr. K K Gupta, District Chief Commissioner of Kangra. On the 8th was the Farewell Dinner “Kangadi Dham” hosted by BSG/HP in the Local Kangra Style. The team under the Guidance of Mr. Krishnaswamy R, MoP NSO Coordinator INDIA, made tireless efforts to get things done in time for effective conduct of the gathering. On behalf of the Bharat Scouts and Guides we like to place on record our gratitude’s to Rainbow International School, The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Himachal Pradesh and Asia Pacific Regional Office of WOSM for extending support for successful conduct of the event. Arup Sarkar Assistant Director, Northern Region

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National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi 364th National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi from 4th to 10th May, 2017 in which 302 participants and 15 staff members from KVS Raipur Region (141), KVS Bhopal Region (101), St. Thomas Sr. Sec. School, Mandsaur, M.P. (10), Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Ujjain, M.P. (03), Rashtriya Military School, Chail, Himachal Pradesh (16), C. Railway (05), E. Railway (19), Rajasthan(03), Uttrakhand (03) and Andhra Pradesh (01) participated. During the programme, activities such as Rappling, Rock Climbing, Valley Crossing, Obstacles Crossing, Riffle Shooting, Archery, Horse Riding and Boating were organised. All the participants enjoyed the trekking to Bison Lodge, Pachmarhi Garden, Apshra Vihar, Bee Fall, Jatashankar, Rajendra Giri, Lot Shrung, Pandav Cave, Gupt Mahadave, Priya Dharshni & Mahadev . On the 9th May, 2017, Sessions on Free Being Me, Messenger of Peace and Surf Smart were dealt by Ms. Bilkish Shaikh, Jr. Instructor, NAI. Under “SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN” participants had cleaned the surroundings of Apsara Vihar, Bee Fall & Camp Site. They also appealed to shopkeepers and Tourists to keep the tourist-spots clean. On 09th May, Shri Maj. Kamal Kapoor, Adjutant AEC, Pachmarhi was the Chief Guest and Col. Nathani, AEC, Pachmarhi was the Guest of honour. Ms. M.N. Machmma, DD(G)LT, Mrs. Anjali Atri, Princpal, K.V. Pachmarhi, Parents of KV Pachmarhi, participants and family members of NAI / NTC staff attended the Grand Campfire as special invitees. The Cultural programme was appreciated by the guests. NAI had also celebrated the 24th Anniversary in a grand manner. The programme was conducted under the Leadership of Shri Siddarth Mohanty, Assistant Director, NAI. 365th National Adventure Programme was conducted at N at i o n a l A d ve nt u re Institute, Pachmarhi from 16th to 22nd May, 2017 in which 555 participants and 19 staff members from KVS Raipur Region (177), KVS Bhopal Region (102), KVS Silchar Region (55), NVS Shilong Region (26) , St. Paul Sr. Sec. School, Kota (28), St. Xavier H. School, Ahmedabad (55), Gujarat (45), Maharashtra (03), Kamalam International School, Dharmapuri, Andhra Pradesh (08), Dist- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (03), The Holy Cross M. Sec. School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (03), Janus Global School, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu (03), Shindh Model Schoo,l Chepet, Tamil Nadu (02), Madhya Pradesh (01), Haryana (08), Odisha (07),

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Uttar Pradesh (28) and Rajasthan (01) participated. During the programme, activities such as Rappling, Rock Climbing, Valley Crossing, Obstacles Crossing, Riffle Shooting, Archery, Horse Riding and Boating. All the participants enjoyed the trekking to Bison Lodge, Pachmarhi Garden, Apshra Vihar,Bee Fall, Jatashankar, Rajendra Giri, Lot Shrung, Pandav Cave, Gupt Mahadave, Priya Dharshni &, Mahadev . On the 22nd May, 2017, Session on Free Being Me, Messenger of Peace and Surf Smart were dealt by Ms. Bilkish Shaikh, Jr. Instructor, NAI, Mrs. Preeti Anand, Delhi, Ms. Spriha Kanwar, Himachal Pradesh and Ms. Srabjit Kour, Punjab with help of HWB staff. As part of “SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN” participants had cleaned the surroundings of Bee Fall & Camp Site” They also gave instructions to shopkeepers and Tourists to keep the tourist-spots clean. Every Night all the participants enjoyed the camp fire. 366th National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi from 30th May to 05th June, 2017 under the Leadership of Shri Siddarth Mohanty, Assistant Director, NAI with the assistance of Ms. Bilkish Shaikh, Shri Aman Singh Thakur, Shri Vivek Kumar Das, Jr. Instructors, Shri Sazeed Mohammad, Office Secretary and invited staff. 213 participants and 18 staff members from Maharashtra (06), Zilla Parishad Se. H. Washim Maharashtra (12), Uttar Pradesh (43), S.A.V.Inter College Kaushambi UP (04) and D.A.V. Public Schools, Haryana (148) participated in the programme. On 04th May, Sessions on Free Being Me and Surf Smart were dealt by Ms. Bilkish Shaikh, Jr. Instructor, NAI. On 04th June, Shri Khare, Regional Manager of MPT, Pachmarhi was the Chief Guest and Dr.D.D. Vidyarthi, Regional Director, DAV School, Dist. Jind & Dist. Commissioner, DAV Dist. Haryana State was the Guest of honour, 04 other Principals of DAV schools and family members of NAI / NTC staff attended the Grand Campfire as special invitees. The Cultural programme was appreciated by the guests. “SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN”- Participants had cleaned the surrounding of Jatashankar & Camp Site” They also advised the shopkeepers and Tourists to keep the tourist-spots clean. 1. World Organization of the Scout Movement 2. Dr. Smt. Vijayalakshmi 3. Together for better tomorrow 4. At Foxlease England in 1924 5. SANGAM, Pune 6. Lady Butler 7. Col. J.S. Wilson 8. Shri Manoj Sinha, Central Minister 9. Bangkok, Thailand 10. Service

ANSWER TO QUIZ NO. 216 Name : Nawed Afroze Address : Head quarters Open Scout Group, Khurda Road State : East Coast Railway Age : 14 E-mail : afroze122@gmail.com

Congratulation

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REGIONAL EVENTS Northern Region Plantation Drive Department of Environment and Forest, Govt. of NCTC of Delhi organized a Plantation Drive on 24th May, 2017 at Taj Enclave, Near Chacha Nehru Hospital, Geeta Colony, Delhi. 24 Scouts, Rovers & Unit Leaders from Delhi State participated. They planted different types of plants. The efforts were appreciated by Minister and Officers of Forest Department. Shri Manish Sisodia, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi was the Chief Guest. Expert of the forest department briefed the participants how to save the environment. Shri Anesh Kumar, ROC (S), Northern Region assisted the programme.

North East Region Regional Level Handicraft and Vocational Training Course for Sr. Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers The Regional Level Handicraft and Vocational Training Course for Sr. Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers was organized by the Regional Headquarters, N.E. Region at Birchandra Manu Sahid Smiriti Vidyamandir H.S. School, Santibazar, Birchandra Nagar, South Tripura from 13th to 17th May, 2017. 95 participants (Manipur-7, N.F. Railway-19 and Tripura-69) with invited 05 staff members participated. The Course was conducted under the leadership of Ch.Birendra kumar Singh, ROC (Scout), North East Region, Guwahati. The Course was inaugurated by the State Commissioner Scouts of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Tripura State, State Secretary, SOC (S), SOC (G) of Tripura State Bharat Scouts and Guides and other District Officials were also present. During the Training programme, session on Handicraft such as Clay arts, Clay modelling, Clay structure, making useful items from waste materials, Craft on Bamboo was taken up by the trainers and the participants made useful items during programme. Magic Show was also taught. Integration Games, Wide Games, Team Games were enjoyed by the participants. Sessions on Free Being Me, Stop the Violence, Surf Smart and Messengers of Peace were also taken up during the course. A Route march was organised at the Birchandra Nagar and the Shanti Bazar area for awareness on “Clean India” campaign. During the route march they visited the Krishi Vigyan Kendra of South Tripura to get information and part of Training regarding the Agricultural, Horticultural, Fishery, Poultry farming on animals and birds. The Valedictory Function and Grand Camp Fire were organized in the evening on 16th May. Shri Manindra Reang, Hon’ble Minister, Dept of Jail, TRP and PTG etc., Govt of Tripura was the Chief Guest, Shri Sankar Majumder, Chairman, Bokata Panchayat Samiti, Smt. Visweswari V. SDM, Santirbazar were the Special Guests of Honour, Shri Pradip Sarkar, BDO, Bokata, R.D. Block was the Guest of Honour. Shri Himangshu Roy, Sabhadhipati, South Tripura Zilla Parishad presided over the function. Shri Dulal Debnath, State Secretary, BS&G Tripura State and other State Officials were also present.

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Southern Region Regional Level Disaster Preparedness cum Management Training Course for Rover and Rangers The Regional Level Disaster Preparedness cum Management Training course, Southern Region was conducted at Regional Training Centre, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh State from 06th to 10th June, 2017. 55 Rovers and 36 Rangers along with 7 Unit Leaders and Staff Members from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, S.C. Railway, Southern Railway and Tamilnadu State participated. After briefing Day to Day Programme, Camp Rules and Daily Routine, Course Objectives and Fundamentals of the Bharat Scouts & Guides were explained. Six Rovers including their Leader from Kerala State attended the course after successful completion of Motor Cycle Rally via Bangalore advocating the people for awareness on the theme of “World Environment Day”. On 7-6-2017, Shri Nagaraja Naik, District Fire Officer gave a demonstration on Civil Defence and explained the kinds of fire accidents and their prevention in various ways showing some extinguishing equipment. Dr. Guna Sekhar, District Public Health Officer gave tips in First Aid and explained the needs and importance of Blood Donation. On 8-6-2017, Shri V. Bhima Sankara Reddy, Regional Coordinator, Indian Red Cross Society, Kadapa Division explained about Disasters preparedness and Management, kinds of Disasters (a) Natural Disasters and (b) Man Made Disasters through power point presentation and Video clippings. Shri C Srinivasulu, Asst. Sub Inspector of Police and Shri B. Adinarayana, Police constable explained about the Road Safety methods and how to follow for the prevention of accidents while journeying on the roads using different modes of transport. Shri Ramhari, Vice Chairman, Youth Committee, National Association explained about the HAM Radio and its utilities when the Disasters take place. From 4.00 p.m. the participants attended the Traffic control and practical duties along with Police Officials in various places allotted for them in Kadapa Town. Camp fire was conducted. All the participants presented their state wise traditional costumes which everybody enjoyed. On 09.06.2017 Practical demo was presented by Shri Ramhari Narayana about the function of HAM equipment at the place of Disasters and how the wireless HAM system will work at such places. Participants were taken to the fire station to see the performance of fire system. Guest lecture on Blood Donation was delivered by Shri Boga Chennaiah, Director of Boga Parvathamma Blood Bank, Kadapa. Participant’s blood group was also examined. Dr. R. Ranganath Reddy, Mitra Yoga center gave demonstration of Yoga. At 4 p.m. valedictory function was conducted. District Commissioner (Guides), Kadapa and other District officials attended the function. At 8.45 p.m. Grand camp fire was conducted. Shri B. Prathap Reddy, Regional Joint Director of School Education, Kadapa was the Chief Guest. District Secretary, Joint secretary, Guides, District commissioner, Guides and other district officials attended the ceremony. The Regional Level Disaster Preparedness cum Management Training Programme was successfully conducted under the leadership of Shri Arun Chandra Patar, Assistant Director, Southern Region.

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Western Region Regional Level Handicraft and Vocational Training Course for Sr.S/G/R/R Regional level Handicraft and Vocational Training Course was conducted at District Training Centre, Kota of Western Central Railway State from 22nd to 26th May, 2017 in which 103 participants from Chhattisgarh-08, Dadra and Nagar Haveli– 06, Madhya Pradesh-07, Maharashtra–11, North Western Railway–04, Rajasthan-14, South East Central Railway–08, Western Railway–08, West Central Railway-32 and 05 staff members participated. Participants and staff members were welcomed by the Leader of the Camp. Shri Harish Ranjan, Sr. DEE/TRO & Dist. Commissioner (Scout), Kota of West Central Railway inaugurated the Course. Theoretical & practical sessions were dealt on various types of Tie & Dye by Shri Om Prakash Azad, Expert of Tie & Dye. Preparation of different types of Sauce, Jam, Soft Drinks, Amrit Dhara and Pickles were explained by Shri Krishan Mohan Devra, L.T. (S) of Rajasthan. Washing Soap, Washing Powder, Bathing Soap, Candle and Agarbati were also prepared by the participants. Miss Nirmla Mathur, ALT (G) of Rajasthan demonstrated the making of soft toys, flower making, various types of toys with Plaster of Paris and clay modelling. She also briefed the participants about Jute work. On 25th Grand Campfire was conducted in a colourful manner. Shri Alok Aggarwal, ADRM & Dist. Chief Commissioner, Kota, WCR was the Chief Guest of the Grand Campfire and Dr. (Smt.) Swati Jess, Dist. Commissioner (Guide) was the Guest of Honour. Cultural programme was appreciated by the Guests. All Faiths Prayer meeting was conducted on 26th May, 2017. The Course came to an end with lowering of Flag and singing National Anthem. The course was conducted by Shri Mahinder Sharma, ROC (S) of Western Region.

Regional Level Disaster Preparedness cum Management Course for Rovers / Rangers The Regional Level Disaster Preparedness Cum Management Course for Rovers/Rangers (Western Region) was conducted by the Western Regional Headquarters at State Training Centre, Gholwad, Thana, Western Railway from 01st to 05th June, 2017 in which 91 Scouts/Guides/ Rovers/Rangers/Unit Leaders from 10 States, namely, Central Railway, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Maharashtra, North Western Railway, Rajasthan, South East Central Railway, West Central Railway and Western Railway participated. During the Course subjects like “What is Disaster, Types of Disaster, Effects of Disaster, First-Aid, Fundamentals of First-Aid, Golden Rule of First-Aid, Rescue Operation, CPR, Drowning, Transporting, Mock Drill, Fire SafetyTheory and Practical, Uses of Fire Extinguisher, Display and Demonstration-Types of Fire Extinguishers, Safety Knowledge–Home Safety, Road Safety, HAM Radio & Armature Radio and its roll in disaster, Water Control, Water Treatment, Ambulance Service, Blood Donation etc.” were taken by the Experts. On 4th June, all the participants visited “Bordi” and enjoyed a lot. On 5th June, “World Environment Day” was celebrated by planting saplings. During the course “Swachh Bharat” was conducted at State Training Centre.

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Reports from States ANDHRA PRADESH District Level Executive Meet was conducted by Andhra Pradesh State at State Headquarters, Domalaguda in Hyderabad on 10th and 11th May, 2017 in which 56 representatives from various districts of A.P. participated. Shri S. Bala Subramanyam, State Commissioner (S) and Shri K. Sridhar Rao, State Treasurer attended the meet and suggested to strengthen the Scout/Guide activities in the district by rising number of units during the year. Ms. S. Uma Devi, STC (G) prposed vote of thanks. Netaji Scout Troop of Visakhapatnam District organised Fire and Safety Camp on 18th May, 2017 at Marripalem Fire Station in which 44 Scouts and Guides participated.

ASSAM Hon’ble Governor of Assam Shri Banwarilal Purohit, presented Rajya Puraskar Awards at Raj Bhawan, Darbar Hall on 10th May, 2017 to the Scouts and Guides who had successfully completed the Rajya Puraskar Testing camp. Altogether 762 Certificates were awarded by the Governor to the Scouts and Guides from all over Assam. District Council Meeting was held at Cachar District on 25.05.2017 in the presence of the State Chief Commissioner and State Secretary BSG, Assam State. World No Tobacco Day was observed by the Scouts and Guides of South Point School, Guwahati on 31 May, 2017 in which 200 Scouts and Guides took active part. st

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The Bharat Scouts & Guides, Central Railway has organized “Rajya Puruskar Testing Camp” at State Training Centre, Igatpuri from 23rd to 27th May, 2017 in which 37 participants participated.

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EASTERN RAILWAY During summer, the Officers' Colony Group of Rover Crew & Rangers Team under the Bharat Scouts & Guides, Eastern Railway, Kanchrapara District Association have rendered Service to community through supply of drinking water at Kanchrapara Railway Station from 15th to 17th May, 2017 from 10: 00 hrs to 16:00 hrs. Level Crossing Safety Awareness Week was observed from 29th May to 02nd June, 2017 & International Level Crossing Awareness Day was observed on 02nd June, 2017 by Vidyasagar Scouts & Sarada Guides Group, Rampurhat, Howrah District, Eastern Railway State Association. The programme was observed at different Railway Stations, namely, Pakur, Nalhati, Ahmadpur & Rampurhat through Road Show, Nukkad Natak, distribution of leaflets to the passengers and at various unmanned Level Crossing Gates, by giving announcements and slogans through P.A. system and Display of banners. Dangapara Group, Eastern Railway Bharat Scouts and Guides, Kanchrapara District Association organised an Over Night Adventure Cycle Hike from Dangapara Scout Den to Jaleswar Shib Mandir, Jaleswar from 06th to 07th May, 2017 in which 24 Scouts and Rovers with 05 Scouters participated.

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EAST COAST RAILWAY A summer camp was organized by East Coast Railway at MHSS/Khurda Road from 26th April to 11th May, 2017 in which 40 Scouts and Guides form Railway school participated. They learnt Scouting Guiding skills like Cooking, Backwoods man Cooking, First-Aid, Pioneering, Mapping, Morse Signalling, Tent Pitching etc. besides practising Yoga, Surya Namaskar and B.P. Six Exercise. State level Rajyapuraskar & Rashtrapati Award Testing camp was conducted by East Coast Railway at MHSS Khurda Road premises from 24th to 26th May, 17 in which 77 Guides, Rangers, Scouts, Rovers attended for Rajyapuraskar &

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Rashtrapati Award and 11 Bulbuls for Heerak Pankh participated from all the four districts of E.Co.Rly. On 26th May, 2017 a Football Match was organised for Bulbuls for promotion of FIFA World Cup. In that camp Bulbuls prepared cold drinks, Handicrafts, Doll, Greeting Cards & Bulbul Tree etc. A summer camp was organised at Head Quarters by Central District from 22nd May to 30th May under the guidance of SCC Mrs. Manju Ray, DCC Shri Pravat. 297 students & 22 organisers partcipated. A variety of activities like Art of Living, Yoga, Song, Dance, Drama, Skit, Drawing & Painting, Handicraft, Swimming, First-Aid, Magic Tricks, Gardening, Radio Choco & Guide aware the public by slogan, posters & Nukkad natak to avoid crossing the rail track when it is closed. It was organised under the guidance of Sri. R. K. Das, SOC(S). All the districts of E. Co. Railway organised District Level Testing Camps at Central District, SBP District, Khurda Road District and Waltair District during the month of May, 2017.

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HARYANA Project "Education For All" again started by the members of Shri L.B. Shastri Open Rover Scout Group, Sirsa (Haryana). It is started with a survey in different slum areas of Sirsa, Ellenabad, Ding City & Village Makhosirani to find the dropout children & children who are yet to be admitted in schools. After this survey, with the help of Education Department, they started sending them to nearby Govt. Schools so that they can get free

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education along with free uniform, school bag, books, stationery & stipend provided by Education Department, Govt. of Haryana. The objective of this project is to make the children educated so that they can come in main stream of society & can live a better life in future.

KARNATAKA Two Awareness Campaigns were organized on 25.04.2017 and 13.05.2017 at Dr. Annie Besant Scouts and Guides State Training and Camping Centre, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural District of Karnataka State in which 1200 Scouts and Guides along with Unit Leaders participated. Shri M.A. Chellaiah, Public Relations Officer spoke about “Save Water–Save Bengaluru” campaign. Shri M.Prabhakar Bhat, State Org. Commissioner (Scouts), Smt C.Manjula, State Org. Commissioner (Guides) and Unit Leaders were present. The Scouts and Guides were instructed to visit at least 20 houses in their locality during holidays and brief the public about the importance of the campaign. Awareness Campaign–III was organised on 21.05.2017 at Cubbon Park. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (B.B.M.P.) has launched a mobile app that helps people get free saplings. The B.B.M.P. aims to plant 10 lakh saplings. Shri K.J.George, Hon’ble Minister for Bengaluru Development and Town Planning has launched a Mobile Green app and released a poster “Save Water–Save Bengaluru awareness campaign” on 21st May, 2017 at Cubbon Park and addressed the gathering of elected representatives, Officials, Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers, Students and Parents. Smt. G. Padmavathi, Mayor, Shri Mahendra Jain, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Urban Development Department, Shri N. Manjunatha Prasad, Commissioner, B.B.M.P., Corporators, Shri S.G.Raveendra, Special Commissioner (Education, Horticulture, Estate and Welfare) Shri Manoj Rajan, Special Commissioner (Finance) Shri B.M.Vijay Shankar, Special Commissioner (Project) were present. Nearly 150 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers, Unit Leaders from Bengaluru North and South Districts participated in the route march, Drawing Competition and the Launching Programme. Shri M.A.Chellaiah, Public Relations Officer, Shri M.Prabhakar Bhat, State Organising Commissioner (Scouts), Shri B.K.Sheshadri, District Secretary, Bengaluru North and Smt Kumari Honnamma, District Organisor, were also present. The Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka has organized a Meeting on 22.05.2017 at Vikasa Soudha in connection with the “World Day Against Child Labour” on 12.06.2017 at Bengaluru. Shri Santosh S. Lad, Hon’ble Minister for Labour, Government of Karnataka presided over the Meeting. Nearly 70 representatives from Labour Union, Industries, KASSIA, Child Welfare Association, Scouts and Guides Officials and other Organisation were present. During the meeting Shri M.A. Chellaiah, Public Relations Officer, spoke about “Save Water –Save Bengaluru” Awareness Campaign by Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers in association with B.W.S.S.B. and requested the participants to help the “Save Water – Save Bengaluru” Campaign. Shri M.Prabhakar Bhat, SOC (Scouts) also attended the meeting. Shri Santosh S. Lad, Hon’ble Minister for Labour, Government of Karnataka released a poster on “Save Water – Save Bengaluru awareness campaign” during the meeting. State Level Preparatory Camp for Rashtrapati Scouts & Guides was in the following places. Dr. Annie Besant Scouts & Guides State Training & Camping Centre Doddaballapura Bengaluru Rural District from 21st to 25th April, 2017 in which 299 Scouts & 27 Scout Masters, 245 Guides & 36 Guide Captains participated. Shri Gopala Krishna LT (S) was the leader for Scout wing and Smt. Dakshayini, ALT (G) was the Leader for Guide Wing. Shri P.G.R.Sindhia State Chief Commissioner visited the camp and blessed all the Scouts & Guides. Second Camp was organised from 3rd to 7th May, 2017 at Scouts & Guides Training & Camping Centre,

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Pragathinagar, Aleyuru, Udupi Distrcit in which 114 Scouts and 16 Scout Masters, 157 Guides and 24 Guide Captains participated. Shri Shantha Ram Prabhu, ALT(S) was the Leader for Scout Wing and Smt. Kameshwari, ALT(G) was the Leader for Guide Wing. Shri Pramod Madhav Raj, Hon’ble Minister for Youth & Empowerment, Govt. of Karnataka visited the camp & blessed the Scouts & Guides. Third camp was organised from 9th to 13th May, 2017 at Dr. Annie Besant Scouts & Guides State Training & Camping Centre, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural District with 266 Scouts & 26 Scout Masters, 157 Guides & 20 Guide Captains. Shri Sharaff Madappa, LT (S) was the Leader for Scout Wing and Smt. Aziza Sultana, L.T. (G) was the Leader for Guide Wing. Shri P.G.R.Sindhia inaugurated the Camp on 9th May, 2017.

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MEGHALAYA 20 Rovers and Rangers of East Khasi Hills rendered Special Service on the occasion of the Chief Minister’s State Level Inter School Athletic Meet 2017, organized by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs at J.N.S. Complex, Polo Ground, Shillong from 9th to 11th May, 2017. Rovers and Rangers rendered service at the First Aid Counter. Executive Meet was held at South Garo Hills, Baghmara on 11.05.2017 while Refresher/Re-Orientation Course was held at Williamnagar East Garo Hills District from 17th to 19th May to update new changes, new skills as per APRO and to brief how to manage the Unit. The Group Leaders` Meet was conducted by the East Khasi Hills District Association on 18th May, 2017 calling about 360 Heads of the Institutions from all the corners of the District to create awareness about the Bharat Scouts and Guides and to motivate the School/Institutions to take up Scouting/Guiding for the qualitative and quantitative growth of the young people. About 210 attended and were very happy to avail the awareness. Smt. A. Swer, State Secretary, Shri Gary James Nongrum, SOC (S), Shri W. Lyngdoh, SC (S) and most of all, the Director of Education and Literacy were present and spoke during the Meet. It was hosted by Smt. R.M. Pariat, DSEP and District Chief Commissioner, East Khasi Hills. Shri Ophelnath Kharthangmaw, District Secretary and Shri Akin Kharmawlong, Assistant Secretary organized and conducted the Meet successfully. Smt. Shira Kshiar, MCS, Addl. Deputy Commissioner represented the Deputy Commissioner who is the President of the Bharat Scouts and Guides/East Khasi Hills as the Chief Guest and addressed the Meet. The West Garo Hills, Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted Tritiya Sopan Test Camp from 17th to 20th May, 2017 at District Training Centre, Rongkon, Rita. On 19th May, STT and Training Counselors’ Meet was held at the State Headquarters in which 10 adult leaders participated. Mrs. W. Tariang, State Training Commissioner (G) conducted the meet and studied the position of Adult Leaders in the Guide wing. State Finance Committee Meeting was held at State Headquarters on 26th May, 2017. Shri. D.P. Wahlang, I.A.S., State Chief Commissioner chaired the meet. Trekking Cum Adventure Trip to Balpakram National Park was arranged by West Garo Hills (Tura) under the Leadership of Shri Lenin Marak, District Secretary, West Garo Hills specially for the preparation of Rajya Puraskar Scouts and Guides awardees. It was a very special event conducted during the 3rd Week of May 2017.

MIZORAM Mizoram State Bharat Scouts and Guides organised Rajya Puraskar Testing Camp Phase-II from 8th to 12th May, 2017 at Champhai, Mizoram in which 62 Scouts and Guides participated. Rajya Puraskar Testing Camp Phase III was organised from 22nd to 26th May at Lunglei, Mizoram with 80 Scouts and Guides.The Testing Camps were successfully conducted by Mrs. Lalnunsiami Pachuau, STC (G), Shri Lalthlanthanga, SOC (S) with the able assistance of 4 staff members.

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N.F. RAILWAY State Level Cub-Bulul Utsav cum Centenary Year of Cub, was held at Badarpur District Association, N.F. Railway from 19th to 22nd May, 2017. 62 Cubs, 51 Bulbuls along with 15 observers in Cub Section, 12 observers in Bubul Section, 15 Scouters, 12 Guiders, 78 Service Rovers & Rangers, 25 Unit Leaders participated in the Utsav. Shri S. Hajong, State Commissioner (S) was the Chief Guest, Dr. B.K. Dev Misra, State Secretary & Shri C. S. Pandit, Asstt. State Secretary, were the Guests of Honour.

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mÙkj if’pe jsyos mŸkj if'pe jsyos jkT; Hkkjr LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l] ftyk tks/kiqj }kjk xzh"edkyhu 'khry ty lsok f'kfoj dk 'kqHkkjEHk 15 ebZ] 2017 dks lgk- ftyk vk;qDRk@eaMy dkfeZd vf/kdkjh Jh jes'k dqekj 'kekZ us vius dj&deyksa ls ty fiyk dj fd;k x;kA ;g ty lsok 30 twu rd fujarj tkjh jgsxhA blesa yxHkx 82 LdkmV~l ,oa xkbM~l ds lnL; izkr% 8%00 cts ls jk=h 9%45 cts rd pkj ikfj;ksa esa jsyos LVs'ku ij is;ty fiykus vkSj fo'ks"k vfHk;ku ds rgr jsy ds fMCcksa esa fctyh] ikuh ,oa lQkbZ ls ;kf=;ksa dks gksus okyh ijs'kkuh dk fuokj.k Hkh djok;k tk jgk gSA ODISHA The Advanced Training Courses for Cub Masters and Rover Scout Leaders were held at State Headquarters, Unit-3, Bhubaneswar from 27.05.2017 to 02.06.2017 in which 9 Cub Masters from 5 districts and 13 Rover Scout Leaders from 8 districts attended. Shri Chanchal Kumar Sarkar, ALT (C) and Shri Akshya Kumar Panda, ALT (R) were the Leaders of the Course.

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The Advanced Training Course for Flock Leaders was held at State Headquarters, Unit-3, Bhubaneswar from 27.5.17 to 02.06.2017 in which 10 Flock Leaders from 10 districts participated. Smt. Anamika Das, L.T. (G) was the Leader of the Course. ORGSF (Odisha Rajiv Gandhi Students’ Forum) organized Rajiv Gandhi Prativa Puraskar Utshav-2017 on the eve of 26th Death Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Shri Rajiv Gandhi on 21st May 2017 at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is a regular programme of Students Forum. Talented Students from all over Odisha get awarded with Rajiv Gandhi Prativa Puraskar for their excellence in extra-curricular fields. 6 brilliant students are awarded every year and this year also 6 members of our organization i.e. one each from Cub, Bulbul, Scout, Guide, Rover & Ranger sections received “Rajiv Gandhi Prativa Puraskar-2017” the prestigious award for their excellence in Scouting & Guiding. Two teachers received “Rajiv Gandhi Sikshya Samman-2017”. Every year, on 31st May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. From many angles, the illicit trade of tobacco products is a major global concern, including health, legal and economic, governance and corruption. Keeping this in mind Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides have also observed the day by organising awareness rally at state and district levels. 103 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers, Unit Leaders & State Headquarters staff participated at State Level programme. “World Liver Day” was observed by Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides on 19.04.2017. About 200 Scout Masters, Guide Captains all over Odisha have joined their hands. The Bargaon ITI, Sundargarh Rover Crew and Abdul Kalam Rover Crew & Mother Teresa Ranger Team have organized an “Awareness Cycle Rally” ABHIJAN 2017 covering all the districts of the state to bring awareness among people of Odisha on “Blood Donation”, “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” and “Army casualty fund collection” from 10.03.2017 to 30.04.2017. 67 Rovers and Rangers & staff participated in the rally under the leadership of Rover Leader Dr. Arun Kumar Nayak, the Principal, ITI, Bargaon, Sundargarh. In all the districts, the District Magistrates welcomed the team and encouraged the Rovers and Rangers to reach corners of Odisha. When the rally reached at Bhubaneswar, Hon’ble Governor of Odisha have also felicitated them.

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SIKKIM On 13th May, Scouts and Guides of Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok organised a day hike, wherein 40 Scouts and Guides participated under the dynamic leadership of Shri Subash Tamang, ALT (S), SOC (s) with the help of Mrs. Shivini Pradhan, HWB (G) and Shri Ashok Tamang, HWB (S). State Executive Committee Meeting was conducted on 14th May, 2017, at Seminar Hall of Himalayan Pharmacy Institute, Majhitar, East Sikkim in order to discuss about the Summer Programmes. On 17th May, the Scouts and Guides of Govt. Secondary School of Thingley, South District Association of Sikkim State developed unique way of plastic free Zone in their area, during visit at their school on the Investiture Ceremony organized by the school. World No Tobacco Day was observed by Guides and students of Namchi Girls Senior Secondary School, South District Association of Sikkim State, Bharat Scouts and Guides on 31st May, 2017. About 35 members under the leadership of Mrs. Benumith Lephca, HWB (G) and DTC (S) South participated in the rally. The rally was flagged off by Ms. Pema Yalmu, Principal of the school. They marched towards whole area of Namchi Bazaar, South Sikkim.

SOUTHERN RAILWAY Quarterly review meeting of DOCs, DTCs & Assistant Secretarys was conducted at Hoskote Camping & Training Centre, Perambur on 19th May 2017 in which 21 District Officials from 7 Districts participated. Discussions on Annual Registration, Rajyapuraskar/Rashtrapati Testing Camps, District/Unit Level Camps & Guidelines for Tritiya Sopan Testing Camps were held. Soft Skill Training/Lecture on the theme “Attitudinal Changes” was organised at Baden Powell Training Hall, Hoskote Camping & Training Centre, Perambur on 19.05.2017 with 50 Rovers, Rangers & Adult Leaders participated. Professor A.Vijayakumar, a Veteran Scout of Netaji Scout Group, Perambur District delivered the lecture. Rajyapuraskar & Rashtrapati (Phase II) Testing Camp was held at State Training centre, Mandapam from 26th to 30th May, 2017 in which 175 participants, service rovers and staff participated. Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers were tested for Rajyapuraskar Award and Rashtrapati Award. During the camp “SWACH BHARAT” campaign was also organised at late Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam memorial, near Rameswaram, Rameswaram Railway station, Ramanathaswamy temple and at the beach. The public and devotees appreciated the services rendered by the scouts and guides. Trichy District and Perambur District conducted Scouter/Guider Meet on 18.05.2017 and 21.05.2017 at DRM Meeting Hall/TPJ and at Hoskote Camping & Training Centre, Perambur respectively in which 46 Scouters & Guiders participated.

SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY State Level Strategic Planning Workshop on vision 2024 has been organized by South Eastern Railway State Association, Bharat Scouts & Guides at BNR Auditorium, Garden Reach from 26th to 28th May, 2017 in which 33 participants along with State Officials participated. Shri J.K. Saha, State Chief Commissioner & CME, S.E. Railway inaugurated the workshop on 26th May 2017. Shri K.K. Patro, State Commissioner (Scout), Shri S.S. Ray, Assistant Director, Eastern Region and Dr. P.K. Majumdar, State Secretary were present in the workshop.

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The participants were divided into four groups and they were briefed about the aim and objectives of the workshop. The participants were given group work on SWOT analysis, which were presented by the groups and finally summarized. The workshop discussed and decisions were taken on the Strategic priorities such as Youth Programme, Adult Resources, Management, Finance, Communication & Public Relations and Growth. The Valedictory function was organized on 28th May 2017 in which Shri J.K. Saha, SCC was the Chief Guest. The recommendation committee handed over the Workshop recommendations to the chief guest. Shri S.S. Ray, Assistant Director, Eastern Region was the Leader of the Workshop.

SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY The Bharat Scouts & Guides South East Central Railway has organized “First-Aid Course for Scouts and Guides” at State Training Centre, Khordi from 02nd to 06th May, 2017 in which 130 Scouts / Guides participated. During the course Scouts/Guides learnt about the First-Aid Kit, First-Aid, Basic Fundamentals of First-Aid, Golden Rule of First-Aid, Bandages, & Practical etc.

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY Tree plantation was organised by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Scout Group, Yeshwanthpur and Jhansi Rani Guide Group, Yeshwathpur and Kanteerava Scout Group, Bangalore. South Western Railway State joined them and planted trees on 06.05.2017 near Railway Nursery School, Yeshwathpur and inside Railway Colony.

WEST BENGAL Basic Courses for Unit Leaders of Cub, Scout & Rover sections were held at State Training Centre, Ganganagar, West Bengal from 21st May to 27th May 2017. The courses were inaugurated by Shri Smriti Sourabh Ray, Assistant Director, Eastern Region. 21 MSK teachers from South 24 Parganas Sadar District Association attended. It's a pilot project for the Shishu Siksha Kendra/Madhyamik Siksha Kendra initiative of BSG, WB. Also four MSK lady teachers took part in the Basic Course for Guide Captains held from 2nd to 8th June 2017 in the same Campus. All the Units will be registered before 15th August 2017. Our target is to cover at least 50 Madhyamik Siksha Kendra’s by 2017-18. Testing Camp for Dwitiya Sopan to Rashtrapati Scout testing Camp was organised at Don Bosco Mirpara, Liluah, Howrah on 6th & 7th May, 2017 in which more than 300 Scouts including examiners participated. The Camp was inaugurated by Fr. Mathews, Director Don Bosco Seri. Sri Sumit Mukhopadhyay D.C. (S) in his speech stressed for qualitative growth as well as value based Scouting.

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WESTERN RAILWAY State Level Tritiya Sopan Testing Camp was conducted at State Training Centre, Gholvad from 16th to 20th May, 2017 in which 55 participants participated. The Camp was conducted under the supervision of Shri Aijaz Mirza, SOC (S), Western Railway. State Level Rajya Puraskar and Nipum Testing Camp was orgainsed at State Training Centre, Gholvad from 21st to 25th May, 2017 in which 67 Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers participated. Kum. Shabina Bano, Pre-ALT (G) and ASOC, Shri Prafull Pagare, ALT (R) were Leaders of the Camps respectively. Free Water Services for Railway Passengers were conducted at Surat, Nandurbar and Dahod Stations during the month of May, 2017. The above services were appreciated at all levels including local television, media and news paper.

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TAMIL NADU The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Maharishi District of Tamilnadu State conducted the Pre-Test Camp for Zone-3 on 9th June, 2017 at Maharishi Vidya Mandir School, Erode. 84 Scouts, Guides, 10 Scouters/Guiders participated. The Camp was inaugurated by Smt.Lalitha, Principal of Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Erode. Shri D. Poornachandran was the Leader of the camp. Refresher Course was organized by the Maharishi District of BS&G on 10th June, 2017 at Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Erode. There were 24 Scouters and Guiders from Maharishi vidya Mandir, Coimbatore, Erode, Iluppur and Nahaar Public School, Vilupuram. Shri D. Poornachandran, ALT (C) was the leader of the course.

Indian Scout & Guide Fellowship Sirsa District SGF of Haryana organized Anti Tobacco Campaign on 31st May, 2017 in Sirsa Town. They held poster making computation among the Rovers of Lal Bahadur Shastri Rover Crew. Bellary District SGF of Karnataka State SGF organized Wall Art Campaign to promote Swatch Bharat awareness on 7th May, 2017 in Bellary Town near Mahatma Gandhi Statue. They promoted many wall paintings by volunteers to create awareness on cleanliness. District President Shri Shakeeb Ajmal took lead and organized the same. Kerala State Scout and Guide Fellowship conducted the 2nd Annual Gathering with the theme “New beginning” at Newman Academy School, Malayattoor from 13 to 14/05/17. There were nine participants, the inaugural function was blessed by chief guest of the program. Maharashtra State SGF Thane District SGF jointly with Greater Mumbai District SGF is launched an unique Life Saving Project to provide integrated nutritional diet of vitamins, minerals, enriched protein powder and natural protein food to a group of 30 patients undergoing treatment at the Municipal TB Hospital at Sewri in Mumbai. Meghalaya State SGF had special meeting on 26th May, 2017 of their state council to finalise the next General Assembly in Shillong during September being official hosts. On 7th May, Sima Guild SGF of Tamilnadu organized facilitations of young Scouts/kids who won in the local Karatte Championships.

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World Environment Day NORTHERN REGION World Environment Day 2017 was observed on 5.6.2017 at Asola Bhatti, Wildlife Sanctuary, near Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi. 78 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers & Unit Leaders from Delhi State Bharat Scouts and Guides participated. The programme was started with registration and distribution of P-Cap, T-Shirt to participants and areas were allotted for tree plantation. The programme was organised by Department of Forests & Wildlife, Govt. of NCT of Delhi. Ms. Archna, HOD, Forest Department said that the 'World Environment day' is being celebrated every year on 5th June. The objective of this day can be fulfilled only when each one of us will be conscious all the time to plant as many saplings as the members of a family, and water the plants regularly. We should take care of these plants as we take care of ourselves while attending wedding parties or any important occasion. She advised while watering or treating the plants we must take care of each leaf to make it shine. “Connecting People to Nature”. To focus the theme, activities such as tree plantation, Nature Hike, Butterfly Garden inauguration, Butterfly Booklets launch, Environment Day pledge were undertaken. Shri Anesh Kumar, ROC (S), Northern Region assisted in organising the programme with the help of Ms. Aditi Mishra, Shri Rajesh Karn and Shri Avtar Singh from Delhi State.

DELHI The Delhi State Bharat Scouts & Guides organised World Environment Day on 5th June, 2017 at State Headquarters, New Delhi in which more than hundred Scouts/Guides, Rovers/Rangers participated. On this occasion a debate was organised on the usage, necessity and need of Environment and its importance in the current situation. Shri Rajiv Sharma, Joint State Secretary, briefed about the beginning of Environment Day, its theme for the year 2017. He advised Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers to plant at least one sapling and take care of it and contribute in “Clean IndiaGreen India” Campaign launched by Honble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narender Modi Ji. This year, this important Day falls on “NIRJALA IKADASHI”. Milky Rooh Afza water with food/snacks were served to the participants with the courtesy of Ms. Kanta Kohli, S.O.C.(G) & officiating State Secretary. The State Organising Commissioner (Scouts) extends thanks to the participants for their generous support in organising World Environment Day.

EASTERN RAILWAY World Environment Day was celebrated by Vidyasagar Scouts & Sarada Guides Group, Rampurhat, Howrah District of Eastern Railway State on 05th June, 2017 at Scouts Den. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. S. BHOWAL, ACMS/RPH by planting saplings. A Route March was also organised with Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit leaders followed by Band Display, Banners and Placards under the theme “LET`S SAVE THE WORLD TOGETHER”.

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On 5 June, World Environment Day was celebrated by Scouts and Guides of Punjab State Bharat Scouts and Guides. They used the waste bottles for plants growing the flowers.

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SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY World Environment Day was conducted by South Western Railway State BS&G at GM`s office in which 46 Scouts/Guides/ Rovers/Rangers and Adult Leaders participated. GM of SW Railway inaugurated by planting the saplings.

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Cubbing – a system to keep children busy. - D.R.K. Sarma, LeaderTrainer (C)

It is now-a-days common to hear from parents that they were not able to control their kids in the house after they come back from school. They say that they will not change their uniform after return from school but they snatch the mobile of father or mother and play games hours together till thedevice is completely discharged. Then they operate the remote of T.V. and watch cartoon shows. O.K. Then what next? They say they take the tab and watch video games ignoring all the commands of the mother for snacks, milk etc. Next… they get tired, take dinner and sleep. The result is a poor performance in academics, physical health and character with warnings from the school authorities. No doubt, the same situation hangs in all the families. Why is it so? They have no other activity at home after return from school as they were continuously with books while at school. Parents will not be able to engage them in a suitable activity which interests them. Hence they choose to engage themselves this way. Talking about the hazards of the idiot box, a British short story writer warned the parents in 1980s, that the monster damages the sense in the head and kills the imagination dead. It makes the child dull and blind, the child cannot think and he only sees. Watching the games in mobile or tab continuously for long hours effects their vision. The founder of the scout movement, Lord Baden Powell, had well studied the psychology of the child 100 years ago and his study gives us the reason for the present state of majority of children as described above. The boys of 5 to 6 years have excess energy and it should be channelized in a right way otherwise it may lead to their restlessness or mischief or destruction. He suggested that the children should be kept busy in activities which interest them. Children like stories of adventure, stories of animals, moral stories, games, play acting, action songs, handicrafts, gardening, swimming etc. Their span of attention is very short. They may show interest in an activity for a few minutes. It is well said. But where is the time for the teacher in the class room to engage them this way? B.P. says a class room teacher cannot do these things but a cub master who is specially trained can engage them well because the C.M. will be one with them to enter into their games and laughter and win their confidence unlike the teacher who commands. That is where the cubbing finds it suitable for the children in the age group of 6 to 10 years. A talented cub master designs a 45 minute programme to engage the children by assortment of a variety of activities. The publication of wolf Cub`s Handbook in 1916, made us to celebrate the centenary of cubbing recently. Every Cub master and every parent of the child finds the Part III of the book – Objects and Methods of Wolf Cub training as a solution to the problems of today`s child. Teachers who handle this age group should take up cubbing and undergo cub master`s training as an entertainment or recreation for them rather than a duty enforced. A cub master has to study for a good number of stories or games of different types or action songs. Children want noise. Let them have it while playing active games. They are ready to tell lies. Parents or the cub master should discourage it. But don`t abuse the child for it. They are selfish. Selflessness can be taught in a practical way to give things away to others and to encourage them to do good turns to others. In this way, their weaknesses can be overcome by creating suitable activities in the pack programme. Once the child shows interest in the Pack Programme, it is the next step to think of the fundamentals of scouting like Law, Promise, Prayer etc. Whatever may be the nature of activities, they should improve the character, physical health, service and skills of the child. That`s why a cub master`s job is not a duty but a responsibility with creativity. Here it is worthy to mention to late Abdul Kalam`s address to students: “Knowledge = Creativity + Righteousness ( or adhering to moral principles) + Courage. Learning gives creativity; Creativity leads to thinking; Thinking provides knowledge and Knowledge makes you great. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.

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June-2017 So, Children should have courage to think different, to invent, to travel to an unexposed path, to discover the impossible, to combat the problems and to succeed for the unique qualities of the youth.” Cubmasters should invite parents, particularly mothers, to show them how their children are kept busy and device some activities to keep them busy at home. It may be like maintaining a small garden of flowers or leafy vegetables in an innovative way. In conclusion, the cub masters should prepare the cubs to develop creativity, righteousness and courage by designing suitable activities within the framework of APRO Part II to make them Golden Arrow Cubs. Managements of schools should encourage to start Cub Packs in their schools, if not existing, to keep our children busy so that both children and parents will be happy.

Participant of National Strategic Planning Review Workshop held at the Bharat Scouts & Guides, National Headquarters, New Delhi on 19th June, 2017 with Ms. Marybelle Demot Marinas, Chair, APR Committee, WAGGGS.

Obituary With profound grief we announce the sad demise of Shri R. K. Shashidhar, State Chief Commissioner, Andhra Pradesh State, Bharat Scouts and Guides on 24th May, 2017. We Pray for the eternal Peace of the departed Soul and convey our condolences to the bereaved family.

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(Continuation from last issue)

PILIGRIMAGE TO GILWELL PARK -M.N. SHADAKSHARI ALT(S)

The Pigsty This is the place where the first Rovers who came to clear the area stayed in 1919. So this is considered to be the first camp site and hence preserved.

The Leopard Gates The gates were designed, built and erected by Don Potter in 1928. This marks the real entrance to Gilwell Park which is now closed. Turn right to reach the reception area and the White House.

The Balustrade When the London Bridge was dismantled in 1820 A section of this 13th century stone Balustrade were auctioned. Thomas Osborne the owner of Gilwell at that time. Bought a section of it and installed it at the back of the White House.

B.P’s Bronze Bust This bronze bust was presented to the Association by the Scouts of Mexico after the Olympics.

The Open Air Chapel This is available for all denominations. The cross that stands is made out of the original cedar of Lebanon tree which was uprooted in the storm of 1978.

The Roman Catholic Chapel Some Irish Catholic Scouts were visiting Gilwell on a Sunday. On Thursday, the camp Chief John Thurman decides to have a Chapel for them, and it was ready by 10:30 am on Sunday!

The Tait Mckenzie Statue This statue was presented by the Boy Scouts of America in 1966 to the Association.

The Chief’s Approach Whenever B.P stayed here, he always camped. When he visited the camps he walked in this path and this drum was banged to announce his arrival. A day in Gilwell is like a dream fulfilled. There is so much happening in that vast campus on a single day. The conference of officials in the White house, a cub master demonstrating cooking, a guides company busy in adventure activity, some Rovers zooming in their bicycles, some parents buying scout equipment in the scout shop and many activities around make the visit a real Piligrimage. It was an opportunity for the writer to exchange scout ideas with Mr. David swindles a scouter from Scotland.