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INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

10TH ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL SCOUT YOUTH FORUM

For the first time in the history of Asia Pacific Region, 29 NSOs participated in the 10th Asia Pacific Regional Scout Youth Forum held from 09th to 13th February 2022. 20 young people from BSG represented the Bharat Scouts and Guides India as one delegation from the National Headquarters, New Delhi with full enthusiasm, devotion and dedication to keep the name of BSG high. Mr. Amar B. Chettri, Joint Director of Scouts (Programme and Training). Mr. Madhusudan Avala, former Dy. International Commissioner and Dr. Raj Kumar Kaushik, Director, The Bharat Scouts and Guides. Congratulated all the participants for their active participation in 10th Asia Pacific Scout Youth Forum. Mr. Supreeth Balaji won the election of Regional Youth Representative.

DUTY TO OTHERS - A GOOD TURN BY DR. VAISHALI AND DR. ANSHUL ROHILA

The famous saying in Scouting–Once a Scouts/Guides is always a Scouts/Guides. This was proven by Drs Vaishali Rohilla (Daughter of our Leader Trainer Shri Naresh Rohilla of Bhiwani),who had been a Guide during her school days and Dr Anshul Rohilla.

On 8th March 2022 my Daughter Reema Thakur suffering from an acute pain of Appendicitis and she was admitted to hospital and doctor suggested for immediate surgery . Fortunately I was also at NHQs New Delhi and reached the hospital to see my daughter. When I came to know that the daughter of Naresh Rohilla is a doctor at Delhi hospital I contacted her at 11 PM and she at once reached the hospital with Dr Anshul Rohilla despite the fact that she was to appear for the exam at the very next day. The whole night they both were running here and there to get the various test done so that timely surgery may be conducted, with their untiring efforts my daughter was operated successfully . My heartiest thanks and gratitude to both the doctors for the GOOD TURN they did towards me and my daughter. (L. S. Verma )

State Training Commissioner (Scouts) Haryana

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NATIONAL EVENTS

NATIONAL INTEGRATION CAMP

The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters organised National Integration Camp at National Youth Complex, Gadpuri, Haryana from 19th to 23rd February, 2022 to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on the theme “Ek Bharat - Shresth Bharat:”. 289 participants & staff from 15 State Associations participated in the camp. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Raj Kumar Kaushik, Director, Bharat Scouts and Guides on 19th February, 2022. Shri S.K. Biswas, State Commissioner of Scouts, West Bengal State BSG was also present during the inaugural ceremony. During the event competitions like- Patriotic Song, Folk Song, Folk Dance, State Exposition, Festival of India, Marriage of India, Food Plaza and State Exhibition were conducted. During the event, Founder’s Day/ Thinking Day was also observed on 22nd February, 2022 by garlanding the statues of Lord & Lady Baden Powell and paid tribute to the founder of Scout Movement. Thinking day fund was collected.

Dr. Brahma Deep Sandhu, Chief Medical Officer, Palwal was the Chief Guest of the valedictory function. Shri S.K. Biswas, Chief Commissioner of Scouts, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dr. Raj Kumar Kaushik, Director, Bharat Scouts and Guides and other officials of the NHQ were also present on the occasion. Prizes were distributed to the winning units of the competitions. The event was conducted under the leadership of Shri Amar B. Chettri, Joint Director of Scouts (Programme & Training), BSG, NHQ.

GOLDEN ARROW AWARD CEREMONY FOR CUBS/BULBULS

The Golden Arrow Award Ceremony for Cubs and Bulbuls for 2021 was held on 22.02.2022 at the Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Youth Complex, Gadpuri, Haryana. Keeping in view Omicron variant of Corona virus, for this year,. Cub Masters and Flock Leaders of the eligible states were invited to receive the awards on the behalf of Cubs and Bulbuls. The representatives from 12 states

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received the awards. The awards were distributed by Shri S. K. Biswas, Chief Commissioner of Scouts. Shri Alok Goel, National Treasurer, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dr. Brahma Deep Sandhu, Chief Medical Officer, Palwal, Dr. A. K. Yadav, Senior Medical Officer, Palwal, Dr. Surendra Arya, Block Medical Officer, Palwal, Dr. Raj Kumar Kaushik, Director, Bharat Scouts and Guides were also present.

FELICITATION CEREMONY OF FRIENDS OF BSG

Felicitation Ceremony of Friends of the Bharat Scouts and Guides was held at National Youth Complex of the Bharat Scouts and Guides on World Thinking Day i.e. 22.02.2022. Members were felicitated by Dr. Brahma Deep Sandhu, Chief Medical Officer, Palwal, Shri Shyamal Kumar Biswas, Chief Commissioner of Scouts and Shri Alok Goel, National Treasurer. Dr. Raj Kumar Kaushik, Director and Ms. Darshana Pawaskar, Joint Director of Guides, Bharat Scouts and Guides were present on the occasion. This year Mr. Shital Agrawal & Mrs. Poonam Agrawal were felicitated as BSG Chancellor. Two Platinum, 7 Gold, 12 Silver and 42 Bronze Members were felicitated on the occasion.

WEBINAR 3 OF WOSM INITIATIVES

The webinar on “Scouts Go Solar” as a part of the series of WOSM Initiatives was organized at the national level on 1st March 2022 on Zoom and telecasted live on YouTube channel of The Bharat Scouts and Guides. The hosts of the event, Ms. Priyanka R and Mr. Vedadri Sai, introduced the webinar which began with the BSG Prayer song. Mr.Analendra Sharma, Assistant Director - North Eastern Region delivered the Welcome Address on behalf of the NHQ to the esteemed guests and resource speakers of the event. Shri Kali Prasad Mishra - Vice President BSG India and the State Chief Commissioner, Odisha BSG was the Chief Guest. Heencouraged the youth of the webinar to initiate action for a better world. Shri Rajkumar Kaushik, Director, BSGoutlined the nature of the series of webinars on WOSM Initiatives.

The resource person for the event, Mr. Bernz De Leon - National Programme Commissioner for Community Base Scouting, Boy Scouts of Philippines, engaged the participants in an interactive

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manner to communicate information about the Scouts Go Solar Initiative. The objectives/goals and its role in furthering the SDGs was the starting point and moved further with information about various levels of Scouts Go Solar. Activities, games, roadshows, exhibitions and developments in the initiative were communicated with the participants to create awareness about the initiative. The reference material for the same were shared with the participants which served as a starting point for creating awareness. Few videos on the efforts undertaken on Scouts Go Solar from across the world were shared to motivate the attendees and viewers.

The Executive Director, Shri Krishnaswamy R, encouraged the youth to take action by providing glimpses of Scouts Go Solar in Hindi for creating a wider reach and to inspire them to take more actions. The event came to a close with Vote of Thanks presented by Ms. Ayantika Kundu - former Co-Chairperson, National Youth Committee BSG, who expressed her gratitude on behalf of the NHQ, to the guests, resource speakers, the participants and the organizing team. The webinar ended with National Anthem.

NATIONAL LEVEL SERIES OF WEBINAR ON "UPSKILLING OUR NATION'S YOUNG WORKFORCE"

The national level series of webinar on "Upskilling our nation's young workforce" organised by the National Headquarters – New Delhi on every Wednesday from 4 p.m.to 6:00 p.m starting from 8th December 2021 through Zoom Cloud Meeting & YouTube Channel of BSG-India has completed 15 episodestill 16th March 2022.

09th Webinar of the Series was delivered by Mr. D. Poornachandran, LT© & District Secretary, Maharishi District, Tamilnadu State BSG on the topic “Proficiency Badges – Computer Awareness” on 02nd February 2022.

10th Webinar dealt with “Cyber Security & Safety” by resource Speaker Mr. Rony Das, Security Engineer, Researcher – Assam on 09th February 2022.

11th Webinar was conducted on the Topic “Proficiency Badge – Healthy Man & Health” where session was delivered by resource speaker Mr. K. Kamalakannan, LT (S) & State Organising Commissioner (S), Tamilnadu on 16th February 2022.

On the 12th Webinar “Journalist – Proficiency Badge” was presented on 23rd February 2022 by the veteran Trainer Mr. D. R. K. Sharma, LT (C) and Sub-Editor of the monthly magazine published by the National Headquarters, BSG.

The 13th Webinar of the series delivered by resource Speaker Dr. Rajiv Kumar Jha, PGT- Biology, Kendriya Vidyalaya, N.F. Railway. Rangiya, (Assam) on the topic “Scouting/Guiding – life skill for Social Adjustment” on 02nd March 2022.

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14th Webinar was planned on “Proficiency Badge – Nutrition Educator” and resource Speaker Mr.V Narayanaswamy Amalraj, LT (S), former State Org. Commissioner (Scout), Tamilnadu delivered input session on the topic. Shri Amar B. Chettri, Jt. Director of Scouts highlighted the importance of the webinars during the webinar.

Opening Remark of the 15th Webinar was delivered by the Executive Director, BSG Shri Krishnaswamy R and Plenary Session on “Proficiency Badge – Cook” was delivered by resource Speaker Mr. Prashant Gaikwad, LT (S), Maharashtra & Retd. Principal.

The webinars have been conducted under the leadership of Shri Analendra Sharma, Assistant Director, NER-BSG with the able assistance team #BSG4SkilledYouth. About 500+ members have participated through Zoom and YouTubein each webinar.

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Note: Your answers along with recent passport size photographs should reach us on or before th15 April, 2022 The names and photos of first five lucky winners with correct answers will be published in the magazine of April, 2022 issue. (1) Who administered the Scout/Guide Promise to Dr. Annie Besant in Madras? (2) Who founded the Seva Samiti Scout Association? (3) When was the first experimental camp in Brown Sea Island commenced? (4) In which year and on what date Part I of the Scouting For Boys appeared in the bookstalls? (5) Name the only knot that appears in Japanese Square Lashing? (6) How may are the SDGs presented by United Nations? (7) What is the third SDG related to? (8) How many Proficiency Badges should be earned by a Rajya Puraskar Scout to get the award of

Golden Cord? (9) What is the theme of World Thinking Day 2022? (10) Where is the operational Headquarters of WOSM?

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PLASTIC TIDE TURNER PROJECT

EASTERN RAILWAY

Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles (e.g. plastic bottles, bags and micro beads) in the Earth's environment that adversely affect humans, wildlife and their habitats. Plastics that act as pollutants are categorized by size into micro-, meso-, or macro debris. Plastics are inexpensive and durable making them very adaptable for different uses; as a result humans produce a lot of plastic. However, the chemical structure of most plastics renders them resistant to many natural processes of degradation and as a result they are slow to degrade. Together, these two factors allow large quantities of plastic to enter the environment as mismanaged waste to persist in the ecosystem.

On the eve of World Day of Social Justice celebrated on 20th February,2022, our Officers’ Colony Group of ERBSG under Kanchrapara District Association took a vow to launch a plastic cleanliness drive, near the Kanchrapara Station area, watching the current situation of filthy atmosphere lying here and there with 31 scouts, rovers and rangers. We cleaned plastic bags and wastes thrown every where followed by a poster rally depicting to stop the use of plastic all around. Ashort nukkad natak or street drama portraying the challenges faced by animals for the overuse of plastic in daily life was presented.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

To improve the living standards of the community and to make Earth a clean, green and plastic free planet, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Alirajpur Enclave organized a Plastic Awareness Rally, aiming to provide factual information about the types of plastic pollution and harmful effect of plastic waste.The participants of the rally suggested changes that will have an immediate impact on our environment and change it for the better. During the drive students interacted with the shopkeepers, customers and others about hazardous effects of plastic and distributed paper &cloth bags to the shopkeepers. Students also organized a rally and the rally was flagged off by In-charge Principal of Say No to Plastic the school wherein the students headed off to the nearby society and vociferated slogans `‘Say No To Plastic and Save Earth;`If you can’t Reuse it then Refuse it, Don’t be Drastic,.`and along with the posters, NUKKAD NATAK to

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enlighten the people to stop the use of plastic for a healthier environment. .

Plastic Free Cleanliness Drive: v To create awareness among the people on the hazards of single use of plastic and to motivate them towards the use paper or fabric (Cotton or Jute) bags v To impart knowledge about the reduction and re-use of plastic. v To understand the use of the alternatives of plastic. v To contribute towards preserving the environment and reduction of plastic pollution

MEGHALAYA

The Plastic Tide Turners Exhibition for Hero Level was organised by the Meghalaya State Bharat Scouts and Guides on 25thFebruary, 2022, at the Baden Powell Auditorium, State Headquarters, Shillong in which 15 Scouts, Rovers and Rangers actively participated. Ms. Amelia Swer, Former International Commissioner (G), BSG, India graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and also inaugurated the Exhibition. She also shared words of wisdom and encouraged the participants to create awareness to reduce, recycle and reuse of plastic waste.

NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY

To commemorate “75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mohotsav” , the members of Bharat Scouts and Guides, North East Frontier Railway, Tinsukia District Association organized an Awareness Campaign on Single-Use Plastic on 15-02-2022 at Hijuguri Railway Colony. The members collected the Single Use Plastics and disposed it off at a suitable place. They also visited door to door & educated people about the disadvantages of Single Use Plastic.

SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

South Eastern Railway Bharat Scouts and Guides, Chakradharpur District organised Plastic Tide Turner Champion (Hero Level) in two phases. First phase was organized on 18thFebruary, 2022. Many activities like- Pledge to make Plastic Free Nation by Guides & Rangers, Face Painting on- Say No to Plastic, Cleaning Program and Guides Entry Level Course were organised. Road Show& Rally on Plastic Awareness, Door to Door Campaign, convincing shopkeeper not to use Plastic, clean the Buton Lake etc. activities were organised in second phase on 20thFeb 2022. 20 members participated in this programme.

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NATIONAL ADVENTURE INSTITUTE, SNOW VIEW, KURSEONG, WEST BENGAL

The 17TH National Adventure Programme was conducted at National Adventure Institute, Snow View Kurseong, Darjeeling from 21th to 25th February, 2022 in which 88 participants attended from Bihar, Eastern Railway, Rajasthan and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Uttar Pardesh. During the programme, participants visited different places like HMI Darjeeling – There they did activities such as Obstacles Crossings, visited a zoo and historical museum which describes the life of a mountaineer and their belongings who made history. Trek to Eagle Crag, Dow Hill forest. In camp site rifle shooting, archery and back woodsman cooking was conducted for the participants, and different types of games for their self development. They all enjoy the day and were happy to explore their knowledge.

On 22nd February, 2022 “World Thinking Day” was celebrated by the participants and staff of NAI, Kurseong in the presence of Shri Jogendra Prasad, State Commissioner ©, West Bengal. Smt. Surekha Shrivastava Dy. Director and Shri Jogendra Prasad, gave the small introduction about the Lord Baden Powell and Lady Baden Powell also the story how they meet each other. Shri Rajesh Kumar, Chief Administrative Officer, Air Force Station, Kurseong was the guest of the evening grand Campfire. Smt. Surekhs Shrivastava, Dy. Director with the assistance of Mr. Vivek Kumar Das, Jr. Instructor and invited staff.

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BSG – DIGITAL SMART GENERATION, SURF SMART 2.0

Regional Level Webinar on BSG - Digital Smart Generation, Surf Smart 2.0 was conducted on 11th March 2022 from11a.mto 2 p.m. The webinar was inaugurated by the State Secretary of Meghalaya State BSG Mr. W. Lyngdow. Ms. Darshana Pawaskar, Jt. Director of Guides (programme and Training) graced the occasion motivated the youth to create a Smart Digital India. The Team Members of BSG-DSG handled all the sessions very effectively under the guidance of the Project Coordinator Ms. Madhu Shree K S, Project Coordinator, BSG - Digital Smart Generation, Surf Smart 2.0, NHQ. The programme was well-conducted by Ms. Ankita Pandey of N F Railway. Very dynamic Team Members of BSG-DSG - Pratham Nag, N.F.Railway, Vedadri Sai K, Andhra Pradesh, Nobin Kumar Bairagi, West Bengal, Ankita Pandey, N. F. Railway, Lakshmipathy R, Karnataka, Neharika Puri, Jammu & Kashmir, Saranraj V, Tamilnadu & Ritika Sharma, Jammu & Kashmir delivered the various sessions of the webinar like DISCOVER activity, CONNECT activity, PROTECT activity, RESPECT activity&IMAGINE activity etc.

The webinars have been conducted under the leadership of Shri Analendra Sarma, Assistant Director, and NER-BSG. About 100+ members have participated from the regional states through Zoom.

NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE, PACHMARHI

The Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Training Centre, Pachmarhi has organised four specialised courses from 28th January to 01st February 2022 i.e. Signalling Course, Pioneering Course, Mapping cum Star Gazing Course and First-Aid Course. The participation in the courses were 18, 30, 28 and 20 respectively from Central Railway, Eastern Railway, E. C. Railway, Maharashtra, N. F. Railway, Bihar, S.E.C. Railway, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Northern Railway, N. W. Railway and Uttar Pradesh states. The courses were organised as per the syllabus of Scheme of Training. Apart from the input sessions daily, in the second half practical sessions were taken-up, in all the four courses. The participants took active part as they are running the units effectively. Besides this, the activities for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav were also organised. Grand camp fire was organised on 31.01.2022 at 07:00 P.M. where Mr. Amar B. Chettri, Joint Director (Scouts) was the Chief Guest. Participants presented colourful programmes during the camp fire. The Chief Guest presented motivational speech which inspired the participants. On the last day, participants had All Faiths Prayer meeting in the morning. After the completion of the open session and lowering the flag followed by National Anthem, the courses came to an end. The Courses were conducted by Mr. Krishnaswamy R., Executive Director, Ms. M. N. Machamma, DDGLT, Mr. Subhash Chandra Behera, W/QM, Mr. Sunil Patel, Computer Operator. Mr.Shubhanshu K. Kori and Mr. R. S. Thakur worked on the staff.

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NATIONAL ADVENTURE INSTITUTE PACHMARHI

The National Adventure Institute Pachmarhi has conducted three specialized National Adventure Programmes for the Chhattisgarh state Bharat Scouts and Guides from 22nd to 26th February,2022, 02nd Camp from 27th February to 03rd March,2022 and 03rd Camp from 3rd to 07th March,2022. The 444th and 445th regularNational Adventure Programmeswere held from 22nd to 07th February, 2022 and from 03rd to 09th March, 2022. There were 530 participants from Chhattisgarh state and 11 participants from Uttar Pradesh state in the two regular NAPs.

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. All the participants enjoyed the trekking to Jatashankar, Rajendra Giri, Pandav Caves, Bee Fall, Sangaum Mahadev &Chauragarh. U-Report session was also organized during the programme.

As is the practice the candidates collected polythene bags from Bee Fall under the Swachh Bharat Sunder Bharat Abhiyaan. While returning from Bee Fall with the polythene, on the way till Raj Bhawan area, they collected the polythene.Shri Nitin Tale, SDM,Pipariya and CEO, SADA,Pachmarhi, Shri S.K.Bembey,Sub Eng.SADA Pachmarhi, Shri Rajesh Diwan, A.S.SADA interacted with the participants and praised their services.Sh. Sazeed,NAI briefed about the NAI-programme to the SDM.The SDM assured all possible support to the Bharat Scouts and Guides,NAI. On the concluding day of Special National Adventure Programmes, Grand Campfire was organised. Mrs. Anita Sivde, R.I. Police Training Centre Pachamrhi was the Chief Guest. She enjoyed the programme and appraised the Bharat Scouts and Guides, NAI event.

On the last day i.e. on 07th March, 2022 morning All faiths Prayer Meeting was conducted in Kunzru Hall. Mrs. Bilkish Shaikh,I/c NAI was Leader of the programme who was ably assisted by Shri Aman Singh Thakur, Jr. Instructor, Sh. Sazeed Mohammed, Prog. Quarter Master & other invited staff.

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CELEBRATION OF THINKING DAY

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR

Scout Masters/Cub Masters& Guide captains/ Flock Leaders from Andaman and Nicobar State have celebrated Foundation day throughout the Island.

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The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Andhra Pradesh

State Association has conducted Thinking Day Celebration at State Headquarters on 22-022022. State Organising Commissioner (S&G), State Training Commissioner (S&G) have taken an active part in the conduct of the event. Scouts along with Scout Masters from Guntur District have participated in the event.

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JAMMU AND KASHMIR

“World Thinking Day” was celebrated by J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides, district Udhampur at Shahid Inspector Kamal Singh Government Model Higher Secondary School for Boyson 22nd February, 2022. The function began with floral tributes to Founder Lord Baden Powell and

Lady Baden Powell and lighting of the traditional lamp by Chief Guest, Ms. Indu Kanwal Chib, JKAS, followed by Flag Ceremony and All Faith Prayer. Padma Sri Professor Shiv Nirmohi and outstanding Guide Dhara Mahajan, Guide of BBSVP were felicitated on the occasion.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

Kendriya Vidyalaya CTPC Chhabra, Kodagu, Gandhinagar Ahmedabad, Jammu Division, Tenga Valley, Kalaikuda, Raipur, Jabalpur, Lucknow Division, Bengaluru Division, Tinsukia, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Silchar, Baroda, Karnal, ONGC Alankeshwar, Himmatnagar, Meerut Cantt, Guwahati Division, Dhrangadhra, Bhadrak, Alirajpur, Bhavnagar Para and NHPC Banbasa organised activities related to the Theme of World Thinking Day -2022 “Our World, Our Equal Future: The Environment & Gender Equality” . The activities were carried out with full spirit by all the Units. Speech and awareness of World Thinking Day and its importance in reference to Environment and Gender Equality was given by Scouts/Guides, Scouters/Guiders. Awareness Rallies were also taken out by the Units on the theme as well as advocacy of not using plastics. Scouts/Guides/Cubs/Bulbuls were encouraged to go for “Hero” level activities of Plastic Tide Turner. Cleanliness drive and

Plantation drive were also done by various Units.

KARNATAKA

Sri S Rajendra Kumar, Chief Post Master General, Karnataka Circle released “FIRST DAY SPECIAL POSTAL COVER” on the occasion of “WORLD THINKING DAY and FOUNDERS DAY” at PMG Office, Rajbhavan Road, Bengaluruon 22nd February, 2022. Shri L.K Das, Post Master General, Bengaluru Headquarters Region & Shri M.K. Khan, District Chief Commissioner, Bengaluru South District Association were present. Sri P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief

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Commissioner of Karnataka was present. This Programme was organized Jointly by Bharat Scouts & Guides, Karnataka & Bengaluru South District Association.

NAGALAND

Nagaland State Bharat Scouts and Guides

observed World Thinking day at Chandmari Higher Secondary School on 22nd February 2022. Mr. Imlisunep, ASOC(S) spoke on the significance of the day and Mrs.Vimezhonu Tetso, SOC (G) exhorted the gathering.

MEGHALAYA

Meghalaya State Bharat Scouts and Guides celebrated the "Founder's Day and the World Thinking Day" at the Baden Powell Auditorium, State Headquarters. The special features of the programme were the Renewal of the Promise and highlight of the theme "Our World: Our Equal Future: The Environment and Gender Equality". 30members were present and Shri Kenneth Kharkongor, State Commissioner (S) was the Chief Guest. All other dignitaries, Commissioners witnessed the celebration and exchanged greetings. In his speech the Chief Guest expressed and emphasised the importance of proper management of plastic usage while urging the youth to take up this challenge immediately for a better future and a cleaner environment. The Thinking Day Fund was also collected.

ODISHA

Scouts and Guides of Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides observed World Thinking with activities such as cleaning campus, Sea beach,

Collecting plastics & disposed it at separate places, making poster on stop using plastics and also created awareness on Zero use of plastics at different places.

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SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

165th Birth Anniversary of Founder of the scout movement Baden Powell and Lady Powell and thinking day were observedby Guntakal District. They organized All faith prayer at Railway High School /EM/ Guntakal. Nearly 300 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers, Adult leaders and District officials took part in the event. Shri Anurag Wadhwa, District Secretary & Sr.DPO/GTL garlanded the photo of ourFounder of the Movement with garlands.

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SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

On 22nd February 2022 World Thinking Day was celebrated at State Training Centre Bharat Scouts and Guides Hubballi. All Faith Prayer was Conducted. Shri. Ajay Singh CME/EnHm, Shri Shuja Mahamood Sate Sectary and Dy.CPO/Gaz, Dr. Jamunna Kanakaraya State Commissioner/G and ACHD/Central Hospital Hubballi were the Guests. SOC/S, SOC/G and all the senior

Rover/Ranger Leaders and Scout appointees attended. Similarly Mysore District, Banglore District and RWF also celebrated the World Thinking Day.

TELANGANA

The Telangana state of The Bharat Scouts & Guides has celebrated the Birthday of Lord and Lady Baden Powell as “World Thinking Day/Founder’s Day at State Headquarters, Domalguda, Hyderabad on 22nd February 2022. Dr. M.V.C. Varalaxmi, State Secretary. Smt. Shilpa Dhaduvai, Trainer, Art of Living Foundation, Hyderabad was the Chief Guest. 96 Scouts and Guides of BSG Model School participated. Similar functions were organised by the District Associations in a grand manner.

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ACTIVITIES REPORT

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR

Cleanliness drive has been conducted by Scoutmasters, Cub Masters& Guide captains and Flock Leaders of hut bay zone.

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

The Papumpare District of Arunachal Pradesh

State Bharat Scouts and Guides organised oneday Hiking programme on 20thFebruary, 2022 in which 40 Scouts, Guides and Unit leaders participated.

ANDHRA PRADESH

The Andhra Pradesh State Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted Rajyapuraskar Testing Camp for Scouts at Regional Training Centre,

Machilipatnam on 21st February, 2022 in which 73 Scouts participated.

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EASTERN RAILWAY

10 Rangers and Unit Leaders of CLW District Association, Eastern Railway State Bharat Scouts and Guides helped the Women ` s Welfare Organization in Poster Making Competition which was organised at Chittaranjan on 26th February, 2022.

EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY

On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great hero of India, Shivaji Open Group of Bharat Scouts and Guides, East Central Railway, Danapur paid

tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by offering flowers on 19th February, 2022.Various competition were organised on this occasion. 40

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members participated in the program.

EAST COAST RAILWAY

Rovers and Rangers of Head Quarters Open

Group of East Coast Railway State Bharat Scouts and Guides rendered their services in the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme and administered Polio Vaccines to children below 5 years on 27th February, 2022. The members rendered their service at Khurda Road Railway Station, Divisional Railway Hospital and Health Units. 20 members participated in the programme.

JAMMU AND KASHMIR

State Level President Award testing camp was conducted at Mayur Public School, Jammu from 21st to 22nd February, 2022 in which 20 Scouts

and 29 Guides took active part.

An Over-night Social service Camp was organized on the eve of Mehraj Aalam at the Holy shrine of Dargah, Hazaratbal from 28th February to 1st March 2022 in which 13 Rovers of U.S.A open Unit participated under the Leadership of Mr. Sameer Ahmad Bhat ALT(S).

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KERALA

The Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted Rajyapuraskar Testing Camp for Rovers and Rangers at Regional Training Centre, Naduvathur on 19th February, 2022 in which 34 Rovers and 02 Rangers participated. The Camp was inaugurated by Mtr. Nasreen Khan (State

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Secretary cum Administrative Officer) of J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides.

MEGHALAYA

The Meghalaya state Bharat Scouts and Guides organized the 2ndVirtual Beginner's Course for Universities and Colleges on 4thFebruary 2022, ia Zoom Platform. 40 members participated in

the course. The welcome address was delivered by Shri W. Lyngdoh, State Secretary. Guest Speaker Shri Analendra Sarma, Assistant Director, North Eastern Region was the Guest Speaker. In his address, he encouraged the participants to work hand in hand to support the young people and to uplift the spirit of Scouting and Guiding.

Basic Training Course for Guide Captains was conducted at State Headquarters from 8th to 14th February 2022. Altogether there were 25 participants. Ms. C. Nongkseh, STC (G) was the Leader of the Course.

NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY

The Bharat Scouts and Guides, N. F. Railway Badarpur District Association rendered their service during Pulse Polio Campaign in collaboration with Railway Hospital, Badarpur on 27th& 28th February, 2022. 20 Rovers & Rangers participated. The Rovers and Rangers were divided into groups and sent to various places of Badarpur. More than 1000 children were given Polio Drops.

ODISHA

Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides organized Social Service Camps in different districts of Odisha i.e. at Lingaraj Temple - Bhubaneswar, Shiv Temple, Ganjam, Kendrapara and Cuttack on the occasion of Maha Shivaratrion 01st

March, 2022. The main objective of this Social Service Camp was to strengthen the communal harmony, unity in diversity and spirit of brotherhood and service to devotees. Besides distribution of Glucose water, Sanitizers, Dry foods, FirstAid, essential generic medicines to the unconscious devotees by the Rovers, they have created awareness among the local communities.

Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides started

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“Jala Seva Kendra” in the month Of March. Our Uniformed members have distributed Lemon and butter milk in different areas of different districts. In this connection 25 Rovers, Rangers and unit leaders have distributed lemon, Curd & Mint water to people and normal water to animals and also birds, showing Leaflets & banners about Sunstroke & social distancing, uses of face masks, messaging how to wash hands properly at home and also how to maintain social distance at different places.

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SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

A Cycle Hike was organized by the members of Adra District, South Eastern Railway, Bharat Scouts and Guides under Fit India. 15 Scouters of Jawahar group of ADRA District Association participated.

15 Rovers and Leaders of Chakradharpur Division of South Eastern Railway State, rendered their services and donated blood on 26th February, 2022. 25 units of blood was donated in the Blood Donation Camp.

TRIPURA

Tripura State of The Bharat Scouts and Guides organized a District Level Patrol LeadersTraining Camp from 22nd to 25th February, 2022 at West Tripura in which 130 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders participated.

TELANGANA

Telangana State organized service camp during Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jathara from 16th to 19th February 2022 at Mulugu District. 300 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers, Scout Masters and Guide Captains have rendered service.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

International Women’s Day 2022 celebrated online at National Level with a theme #BreakTheBias Online Elocution & Street play competition were conducted on 8th March 2022 from 11:00-13:00 Hrs. (IST) where BSG youth participated from across the nation. The competition was judged by Respected Ms. M. N. Machamma, DDGLT, BSG, NHQ, Ms. Sikha Banerjee, SC Guides, West Bengal and Ms. SharminBanu M S, Global Advocacy Champions, U-Report Global Ambassador.

The Elocution competition was based on bias of gender and ageism. The winners were

The Street Play competition took place in various parts of India on theme Break The Bias and the winners Groups were

1. Nandini Guide Company, Odisha – 1st Position 2. Govt. Senior Secondary School, 2 PGM, Anupgarh, Shri Ganganagar, Rajasthan – 2nd position 3. Army Public School, Jammu & Kashmir – 3rd position

The IWD22 event was organized on 8th March from 17:30-19:30 Hrs. (IST). Powerful speeches, poems and sessions were delivered on What is Bias and How to break them? The Winners of the above competitions were officially announced here and the event’s closing remarks were given by Respected Dr. Vimla Meghwal, Vice-President, BSG India.

FIRST

HARSHA SURESH (GUIDE) KERALA

SECOND

SAYANTANI NANDI (RANGER) NORTH EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY

THIRD

GOURIPARVATAGOUDAR (RANGER) KARNATAKA

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JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Bharat Scouts & Guides Association organised various programmes to celebrate International Women's Day with theme of "One World- Our Equal Future. The day was marked with lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries. Symposium, collage making, seminar, Power Point presentation, folk cultural programme in Punjabi Dogri and Hindi impressed the audience. Padamshree Prof. Shiv Nirmohi was the Chief Guest. Shri Ashok Kumar, Mrs. Raj Kumari Vice Presidents attended. Dr. K.C. Sharma and Dr. Adarsh Parkash were special invitees. All participants were honored with certificates and mementos by the Chief Guest.

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TRAINER’S CORNER

ELEMENTS OF SCOUTING : B) SCOUTING … FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

We are aware of the fact that Scouting is an educational movement for young people. Scouting provides a concrete programme to the young people from childhood to adulthood. Scouting offers progressive scheme of activities to help them to develop the competencies, values and attitudes needed for active citizenship. Competencies include skills, behaviours, knowledge and abilities. Though Scouting is for young people and a movement of young people, young people need the support of adults in their activities. It does not mean that the movement is managed by adults. Young people learn to work in partnership with adults to share their experience. All the young people can enjoy Scouting irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, identity, capabilities, experience or background. Scouting contributes to their empowerment. If young people spend more time in Scouting, the achieve their potentials. Even though it is a movement for young people, it has limitations of age. Originally the programme was started from the age of 5+ years to 25 years of age all over the world in three sections. Different countries named the sections differently just as cubs are called Beavers. As far as The Bharat Scouts and Guides is concerned, in connection with the International Year of the Child- 1979, The Bharat Scouts and Guides started the scouting from the age of 3 years as Bunny section when the children attend Pre-school stage or Balavatika and they pass through different stages of Cub, Scout and Rover as they grow and they cease to be Rovers before completion of 25 years. So, much of the adolescent period is covered to train the youth in Scouting activities. Scouting observes age range because Scout Method can be used with young people who are at a developmentally appropriate level. For example, Cub Promise and Scout Promise or Cub Law and Scout Law are carefully worded taking age range factor into consideration. Young people at that age will show interest to learn new things, and their inquisitiveness and creativity are high. They can remember well. Memory is sharp and they have lot of energy They believe in what the leader say i.e a `make-believe` tendency and their emotions are at controllable level. They learn to work in small groups to build unity and family atmosphere. At young age, they develop the characteristics of responsibility, self-reliance, self-confidence and readiness. That is why the Patrol System works effectively to train them in leadership.

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Young people can be moulded easily. The Founder was of the opinion that character building should have its foundation from childhood stage. It is not appropriate to apply the youth programme beyond the years of adolescence. Youth like to work in groups and to live in groups. So, they exercise the leadership in small groups. Scout Method provides the opportunity to develop the ability to make their own decisions and reach a higher stage of autonomy, leading from dependence when they are Cubs, through independence when they are scouts and to interdependence when they are rovers. Hence Scouting is offered to young people, so that the experience they gain till they become adults will benefit them as individuals and benefit the community and the country at large. In other words, it is a movement for young people. They need the support of unit leaders and other adult leaders in their activities. In conclusion, it is contextual to quote what the Founder said in his last message to the scouts, “One step towards happiness is to make yourself healthy and strong while you are a boy, so that you can be useful and so you can enjoy life when you are a man….. stick to your Scout Promise always even after you have ceased to be a boy.” Note: In order to develop human resources, Scouting was introduced for Children in the age group of 3 to 6 years as Bunny Scheme (combined for boys and girls) during the time of Mrs. Lakshmi Mazumdar, Former National Commissioner.

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

INDIAN SCOUT/GUIDE FELLOWSHIP

A webinar was organised covering practical steps to reduce cancer risk on the occasion of World Cancer Day on 04th February, 2022. Action to be taken to reduce cancer risk was elaborated through a series of presentations and discussions with Dr.V.P. Gangadharan, one of the best oncologists in India. Topics covered included Eating for health; Radon; Skin Protection; Breastfeeding; know the signs, find cancer early. On 22nd February,2022 Cure Violence Medical Guild celebrated the World Thinking Day with children and old age group. Ritesh Bhattacharya Da ZSM of Haldiram, Nagpur provided a beautiful cake and Babita Sengupta provided snacks. Guild members Raksha Parpani, Toshima Dahariya & Sameera Rathore participated in the successful conduct of this programme. On the occasion of ‘International Mother Language Day, celebrations were held in the local public School in Lakshmidevipalli Mandal, Indira Nagar Colony on 21st February, 2022. Prominent Telugu scholar, Saraswatiputra graduate, scholar Gollapinni Nagaraja Shastri was the Chief Guest. The function was presided over by Mrs. M. Jyotirani, Headmistress.

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