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CELEBRATION OF GANDHI JAYANTI
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NORTHERN RAILWAY
Mahatma Gandhi and Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti was celebrated in Lucknow, Mordabad & Ambala districts of Northern Railway. With struggle, sacrifice, and dedication the patriotic icons devoted themselves in the service of India and were remembered through Sarvadharma Prarthana Sabha, cleanliness awareness rally, street plays, shramdaan activities.
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Gone Home
Shri Samuel Fransis, Former State Training Commissioner (Scouts), Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides breathed his last on 27th September, 2021. Shri Souvik Ghosh, Group Leader Scout of 2nd Explorers Group, South Calcutta, West Bengal State Bharat Scouts and Guides breathed his last on 20th September, 2021.
We pray for eternal peace of the departed souls.
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ACTIVITIES REPORT
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
Scout Masters and Guides Captains of A&N state organized campaign about covid- vaccination drive with the support of health department.
Fit India movement had been observed by scout masters and guide captains of all districts of A&N State. Scout Masters and Guide captains were engaged in house hold survey by visiting door to door during the month of September.
ANDHRA PRADESH
International Day of Peace was observed at State Headquarters Domalguda, Hyderabad on 21st September, 2021 in which 65 Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers participated. All Faith Prayer was conducted with Scouts and Guides.
ASSAM
Covid-19 Vaccination Camp was organised by NSS Unit & IQAC in Collaboration with Boko PHC/FRU& Amrit Prabha Ranger Team, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Boko, Kamrup (R), Assam at the college premises on 04th September, 2021. Rangers motivated people to wash hands frequently, maintain social distance, wear mask and stay at home as much as possible. Also rendered cleanliness drive to create healthy environment.
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GUJARAT
Mehsana District Bharat Scouts and Guides observed Tree Plantation programme on 3rd September, 2021under the slogan "one scout one tree" , "one guide one plant" . The programme was organised by Shri Dilipbhai Chowdhury, Scoutmasters Shri Milan Bhai and Shri Suresh Bhai Patel.
On 5th September, Teachers Day was celebrated by Scouts and Guides of all districts. All scouts and guides acted as scoutmasters and guide captains.
On 21stSeptember, International Day of Peace was observed by Gujarat State Bharat Scouts and Guides and All Faith Prayer at State Training Centre, Ahmedabad was organised on the occasion.
HARYANA
Echo Workshop on Strategic Planning for Haryana state association was held at State Training Centre, Ambala from 20th to 23rd
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September 2021. Seventy-two (72) participants, a combination of Secretaries, Organizers and Trainers from nineteen district associations participated. State Training Commissioner Scouts and Guide, State Organizing Commissioner Scouts contributed as facilitators. The entire workshop was conducted in the line of National Level Workshop, recommending Strategic priority on six areas along with objectives and action plan.
International Day of Peace was also celebrated on 21st September 2021 by the participants in a befitting manner.
Participants were divided into groups and after a discussion on different subjects, quality recommendations came out on every priority area considering the ground reality and the same were refined by a recommendation committee and submitted for further course of action.
Prof R. K. Gupta, Vice chancellor and State Treasurer was present at the Closing ceremony. All the staff members worked hard for the success of the workshop and the workshop was conducted by Shri Smriti Sourabh Ray, Assistant Director, Northern Region. fnuk¡d 11 ls 12 flrEcj] 2021 dks jkT; çf”k{k.k dsUnz] vEckyk dSaV esa jsatlZ gsrq vksfj,sUVs”ku dk;ZØe dk vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa 71 çfrHkkfx;kas us Hkkx fy;kA bl dk;ZØe esa jsatlZ dks fofHkUu fo’k;ksa o çkstSDVl ij foLrkjiwoZd tkudkjh nh xbZ o dksjksuk oSDlhus”ku gsrq yksxksa dks tkx:d djus o lekt&lsok dk;Z djus ds fy, çsfjr fd;k x;kA
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HIMACHAL PRADESH
Snow Land Scouts and Guides Open group, Kullu participated in three-day workshop on mental health and psycho social support in covid-19. The workshop was organised by the District Disaster Management Committee, Kullu at Dev Sadan conference Hall Dhalpur. Shri Ashutosh Garg (IAS, DC Kullu) was present in the closing ceremony. In this training camp, four Rangers and one Rover Scout Leader participated. Various topics were discussed in the workshop including gender mirror, Impacts of covid 19 on children, principles of working with women and various activities. At the end, the Deputy Commissioner of Kullu distributed appreciation certificates to all the participants.
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JAMMU AND KASHMIR
A Special State Council Meeting was held at State Headquarters, Gandhi Nagar Jammu on 6th
October, 2021 for the formation of State Council and appointment of State Chief Commissioner, J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides. During the meeting Warrant of Appointment was presented to Jenab Gazanfar ALI (JKAS) (Director, Youth Services and Sports J&K Government) as State Chief Commissioner, J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides by Shri. Raj Kumar Kaushik (Director, Bharat Scouts and Guides). The meeting was conducted by Mtr. Nasreen Khan Administrator, Bharat Scouts and Guides, J&K and Ladakh U.Ts with the kind support of Mtr. Gulshan Ara (Incharge, State Headquarters, Srinagar, Shri. M.M Joshi (Former State Publicity Commissioner J&K BS&G) and Shri. H. L Dogra (Former Jt. State Commissioner, J&K BS&G). All the respected Council members of J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides attended the meet.
KERALA
The launch of the Facebook page and YouTube channel as part of the Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides Vision 2021-26 project took place at the Thiruvananthapuram State Office. Shri Jeevan Babu K. IAS, Director General of Education & State Chief Commissioner inaugurated the programme. Leading Mind Designer Shri R.K. Malayath inaugurated the Counselling Classes for school children and parents across the state who were suffering from mental illness during the Covid period.
Inauguration of the project by Hon., Minister of Education. In his inaugural address, he described the Scouts and Guides movement as an exemplary organization with the goal of digital education for all. Through this, the Vidyakiranam portal implemented by the State Government will mobilize funds from teachers, public and institutions and invest directly with them. The Minister said that the Scout-Guide Movement should still take up such activities which would strengthen the effective intervention of the Government in the field of education. The State Chief Commissioner of Scouts and Guides presided over the function. Shri N.K. Prabhakaran, State Secretary, Scouts & Guides welcomed the gathering.
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MEGHALAYA
The International Day of Peace 2021 started from the 1st week of September with the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the
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Messengers of Peace Framework by performing the MoP Beat Dance with unique moves in collaboration with the Boy Scouts of Philippines and Bhutan Scouts Association. The MoP video collaboration was displayed during the celebration on 11th September 2021 which was held virtually and the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides was selected to represent the Bharat Scouts and Guides, India. The video of the MoP Beat Dance was a great success which went viral throughout the world and is now very popular to the members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides. dk vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa yxHkx 50 lnL;ksa us Hkkx fy;k ,oa 10 fdyksehVj rd ju QkWj ;wfuVh fd;kA
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ODISHA
COVID 19 Awareness has been organised by Odisha State Bharat Scouts & Guides from 2020 till date. Around 1345 uniformed members have joined in the door to door campaigns.
Our members distributed handmade masks, soaps, dry foods, cooked foods, leaflets on safety rules about healthy mind and also safety measures for CORONA Virus (COVID-19) at each and every corner in different districts of Odisha. They also demonstrated the ideal way of handwashing in public areas for awarness. .
Odisha State BS&G organised a health check up camp in collaboration with Kar clinic & Hospital Pvt. Ltd at Purushottama Basti, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar on 21.09.2021.62 villagers were
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checked by Dr. Sunil Kumar Sahoo, MD, Medicine,In this connection 35 Rovers, Rangers and officials of State Headquarters have also joined hand in hand to make the camp a grand success.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was organized by Odisha State Bharat Scouts and Guides during September in Rural areas, Road, Public Places etc. All the participants have actively done cleaning work, creating awareness how to clean & also demonstrated use of Dustbins in their locality. 1285 Scouts and Guides participated. Guides watered the plants and also planted trees at each corner of districts.
NAGALAND
A Cleanliness drive was organised by the Wokha District Bharat Scouts and Guides, in collaboration with the All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union, Wokha and Modern Cowboy Forest Colony, Wokha on 16th September 2021.
Beginner’s Course was organised at Vidhya Bhawan Higher Secondary School, Dimapur on 25thSeptember 2021 in which 17 participants attended.
The Kewhimia Scouts and Guides conducted a practical camp at the State Training Centre, Nerhema from 24th to 26th September 2021. 50 members attended the camp. .
NORTHEAST FRONTIER RAILWAY
The Badarpur District Association organised 22nd and 23rd Vaccination camp on 03rd & 4th October 2021 at Divisional Scout Hut, Badarpur District. 300 local people were vaccinated. 35 Rovers and Rangers were involved in volunteer service.
12th Vaccination Camp was organised on 21/09/2021 at District Scout Hut, Badarpur. 200 people were vaccinated during the Vaccination Drive. A service team of 20 worked in the vaccination programme.
The Bharat Scouts and Guides, NF Railway, Badarpur District Association organised Swaccha Bharat Abhiyan on the occasion of International Day of Peace. They attended cleanliness in Badarpur Colony Areas. 20 members along with the Unit Leaders participated
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
The Southern Railway State Bharat Scouts &
Guides organized OYMS Training programme for DOCs & Asst. Secretaries for all the Districts at HCTC/PERAMBUR on 14.09.2021. Shri Gopal, ASTC(S) explained in detail about OYMS Platform and the Steps on how to use the portal for the Online Registration of the Members.
Scouts/Guides /Rovers/Rangers, Scouters and Guiders of Southern Railway State Bharat Scouts and Guides, Central District (Chennai Division)
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participated in Swachchta Awareness Rally at Katpadi on 26/9/21 and Cleared the unwanted materials as part of Swachhata activities at Katpadi Railway Station.
The Southern Railway State Bharat Scouts and Guides hosted the Membership Growth Facilitators Training course at HCTC/Perambur from 26th to 30th September, 2021 in which representatives from 11 states, namely, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Southern Railway, West Bengal, and Odisha participated and benefited from the training. Shri P. Uday Kr. Reddy, CAO/ICF & State Chief Commissioner of Southern Railway State Bharat Scouts and Guides inaugurated the event.
TAMILNADU
Maharishi District organized Adult Leader
Training Course at Maharishi Vidya Mandir Sr. Sec. School, Choolai, Chennai from 26TH September 2021 to 2nd October 2021 in which 79 Unit Leaders participated. The Course was inaugurated by Ms. Selvi, STC (G) Tamilnadu. Dr. T.C. Perumal, Patron of Maharishi District & Secretary of Maharishi Group of School was the Chief Guest of the valedictory function on 1st October, 2021. Shri Sundar, Executive officer of Maharishi Group of Schools was the Guest of honour.
Tamilnadu State Bharat Scouts and Guides celebrated the International Day of Peace with 4620 participants from 15 districts of Tamilnadu virtually and uploaded the details of the celebration through the google form.
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
On the eve on International Day of Peace on 21st September, Bike Rally was organised by South Western Railway. Shri Sanjeev Kishore, Patron/GM/SWR has flagged of the rally to Castle Rock. 20 Rovers have taken part in the Rally and 18 Rangers visited Mundgod Tibetain Camp with the message of Peace. Shri P. Ravi Kumar State, PCME & State Chief Commissioner, S.W. Railway State Bharat Scouts and Guides, Shri Alok Kumar PCPO and state President, Shri
K. Hari Krishanan, CPO and other dignitaries were also present in the rally. Hubli District celebrated the International Day of Peace at Divisional Railway Manager`s Office compound. Shri Vishnu Gouda Patil, Sr. DPO/UBL and District Headquarter Commissioner distributed certificates to the scouts and guides who participated in the Drawing competition.
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TRAINER’S CORNER
ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SCOUTING:
Scout Method: 8. Nature:- The scout method comprises of eight interdependent elements forming a unified and integrated whole. One of such elements is Nature. Scouting is full of activities in nature. Without connecting` Nature` scouting or guiding activities cannot be held. Scouting is an outdoor activity. The fifth part of scout law states "A scout is a friend to animals and loves nature." The reason for linking nature to scout activities is that young boys and girls love to live and work in nature which is quite contrary to the classroom environment.
Nature is composed of five elements, namely, Earth (pruthvi), water (Aapah). Light (Tejah), Air (Vayu) and Space (Aakaash or Cosmic). Indian culture adores all the five elements as the Great creations of God which are essential for supporting life of all living beings. If any one of the above five elements is absent or disturbed, our life will be paralyzed. So scouting recognises the importance of of nature and all the activities are projected to preserve nature. A real scout views nature as a great companion. In the words of the Founder of the movement “Nature study will show you how full of beautiful and wonderful things God has made the world for you to enjoy. Be contented with what you have got and make the best of it.
At present, man is using nature beyond his necessities. Earth is dumped with material like plastic. Deforestation and dissertation are making the life on earth miserable. Water is polluted and even contaminated due to heavy inflow of industrial wastes and chemical wastes. Even the marine life is affected by the polluted water. The underwater animals and the aquatic life have been facing a serious threat. Sun`s light is the main source of energy to the plants and all the living beings. This light energy which is reaching the earth is carrying harmful radiant energy such as ultraviolet rays. By nature, these harmful U-V rays are filtered by the ozone layer. Unfortunately, the industrial gases and the harmful gases emitted from the automobiles have been damaging the ozone layer. The harmful gases released from the industries do pollute the air. In this way, all these essential elements of nature are either damaged or becoming limited for use. jAt present, sustenance of these elements is necessitated.
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As members of this great global movement, we should take responsibility and create awareness in the public to keep abreast the above facts to keep our upcoming generation to protect all the five elements of nature. A number of proficiency badges such as Gardener, Conservation, Farmer, Naturalist, Florist etc have been introduced besides regular activities such as tree plantation, No plastic campaigns etc. to prepare the youth to take care these five elements.
The scouts and guides organisations all over the world have also been doing their best with the activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) launched by the United Nations. SDG 6 is related to Clean water and Sanitation. Our scouts and guides can plan the following by involviing the public: • Ensure supply of safe and affordable drinking water: Partnership may be made with the local sarpanches or philanthropists or local leaders for the need to construct overhead tanks and taps in villages. • Improve water quality by using desalination methods. • Awareness programmes for prevention of dumping industrial waste near water resources and release of industrial wastes and waste water into the rivers or rivulets or streams. • Wastage of water to be prevented by providing taps. • In remote areas where there is no provision for water tanks and taps, building wells or borewells with water filters will help in supply of safe drinking water to prevent water-borne diseases. • Awareness campaigns to end open defecation. This is possible if the local administrative machinery is motivated to provide washrooms and toilets. We should keep in mind the needs of women and girls in this aspect. • Provision of dustbins particularly in the remote villages. • We shoud take a pledge to implement access to safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (W.A.S.H) to keep our community clean. SDG 7 : Affordable and Clean energy: • People should be made aware of renewable sources of energy like Solar energy. Our scouts and guides should organize awareness programmes in this aspect. • Gobar gas plants to be suggested in remote areas where people maintain cattle. SDG 13: Climate Action: Regulating and reducing emissions and promote renewable energy. • Automobiles can be either gas driven or electrical. This will reduce the emissions. SDG 14: Life under water:
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• Beaches should be kept clean. Scouts and guides in the coastal areas have been doing this activity. • Campaigns for `no plastic use` on board of ships and vessels. • Marine life is our national property. SDG 15: Life on land: Awareness rallies to be organized for the following: • Deforestation and desertification should be discouraged to sustain life on earth. We should campaign for more plantation. • Reduce the use of harsh chemicals • Practice of single use and disposable material should be discouraged. • Volunteer for beach clean-ups or cleaning of publlc places like parks, schools etc…
So, let us do our best to preserve nature. In conclusion let us recollect Baden Powell words “Try to leave this world a little better than you found it ……”.
- D. R. K. Sarma, LT (C) South Central Railway /Mo:- 9866048096
The official monthly Magazine of the Bharat Scouts and Guides has completed 64 years of its publication. The first regular issue was published in January, 1958. Though it started its publication in January 1955, it was published as a news letter and was published whenever required. Its first editor was Shri K.G.Vaidyanathan, the then National Secretary who was also the first National Secretary of The Bharat Scouts & Guides. The first issue contained 12 pages and its size was 8 ½ x 5 ½ inches. The price was 25 paise per copy and the annual subscription was fixed at Rs.3/-.
Since then the Magazine has made tremendous progress both qualitatively and quantitatively. The present size is 11 x 8 ½ inches (28 x 21 ½ cm.). The present price of about 32 pages of magazine is Rs.19.50 per copy and Individual annual subscription is fixed at Rs.180/- Due to the Pandemic situation and lock down, the magazine has been reaching its subscribers as digital magazine; but the publication was not stopped. The magazine is printed containing coloured photographs of activities and events besides reports from states which were published in English and in Hindi. Besides President`s message and the Chief National Commissioner`s message (Personally Speaking..), the editorial by the Director is published. Articles updating the information on various topics which are required for the trainers are published under the title `Trainer`s Corner`. Quiz on Scouting appears which is useful particularly for the job seekers in Scouting and Guiding field. National events and International events are being covered as reports or articles, covering upcoming events at NTC and NAIs.
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KEY TO HAPPINESS
Continued from previous issue……
Passion: This is the thing which keeps you going. If you follow your passion and make it your career/ goal,working for it tirelessly you will be immensely successful and happy. Even if your passion is notyour job then also take out some time to work on it to get happy. Loyalty: It gives lot of satisfaction when you are sure that you are faithful towards your duties at all levels. If you remain loyal to your family, friends, work, fellow persons and country then happiness comes from within and it showers others also. This quality makes you a trustworthy person as everyone trusts a loyal person. Resilience: It is our ability to adapt and bounce back when things don't go as planned. Resilient people are courageous enough to acknowledge the situation, learn from their mistakes and then move forward more confidently. You should take the failure as a challenge and commit yourself for better results by maintaining self-control. It is important to understand that things change, so occasionally one need amended or scrap the plans. This quality keeps the person optimistic, motivated and happy. Initiative: Doing new for others gives pleasure. You should try to make plans and implement them wisely and wholeheartedly. Dreaming and chasing the dreams is a secret of happiness. There may be failures or things may not work out altogether but never ever give up and always stand up to take another initiative for a bigger leap. Systematic:This approach makes you more efficient and ultimately happier as you have ample time for all the tasks you undertake. A wise time management and prioritising the tasks will ensure success as well as a share of personal time. Make a realistic routine for yourself and follow it to avoid frustrations and messing up the things. Listening: It is important to listen to others and take wise decisions with meaningful conversations. When you listen more then you are learning more from the experiences of other people. This habit makes you more considerate and hence more acceptable to other people. What’s more satisfying feeling than people accepting and liking you. Helpfulness: It is doing useful things for people what they can’t do for themselves. When we help others we get more things done and hence making each other’s lives more easy and pleasant. Remember, help means helpful to those who really need it. Help people without waiting for their call. Always give what people need, not always what they want. Helping others gives immense pleasure. An important thing is whenever you are in need never hesitate to ask for help. Scouts and Guides try to include these qualities in your life style and make them a habit to BE More Happy and spread the Happiness.
Dr. Brijender Singh Delhi State BSG
Creating - Better India
FEED THE NEED (ZERO HUNGER)
(SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT GOAL NO -02)
Odisha state Bharat Scouts & Guides has been continuously organizing “Feed the Need” for every needy People at each corner of the districts, which is one of best food distribution platform of SDG goals.
OPM Girls High School, Jharsuguda District have undertaken the SDG 02.Under this Guides and unit leaders created awareness, prepared cooked food for needy people, Street animals, Birds and also distributed dry food, cooked food indifferent areas. More than 2328 uniformed and non uniformed members have joined hand in hand to create awareness at different areas of each corner of the Districts.
QUALITY EDUCATION
(SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL NO -04)
"A good quality education is one that provides all learners with capabilities they require to become economically productive, develop sustainable livelihoods, contribute to peaceful and democratic societies and enhance individual well-being. More than 107 members were involved in this “Quality Education” Mission.
In this connection Odisha state Bharat Scouts & Guides have organized “Amma Pathasala” for every under privileged children, which is one of best education platform of SDG goals.
Srikara Bhanja Open unit & S.B.Sc. Higher Secondary school, Ganjam, N.J.W Open Unit, Jagatsinghpur district have undertaken the SDG 04 and under this Rovers, Rangers and unit leaders created awareness, teaching small children and also distributed pens, pencils, sketches, rubbers, notebooks etc in slum areas.
