To provide accomodation to Chhattisgarh Scouts and Guides during training period, residential cottages will be constructed at Pachmarhi (Madhya Pradesh) — the National Training Centre of Scouts and Guides of India.
This was announced by Scouts and Guides of India State President and Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal at the valedictory function of the training camp organised for the State Scouts and Guides selected for the President’s Award at the outdoor stadium near Budha talab here.Fifty-one scouts, 25 guides, 11 Robers and two rangers of the State participated in the week-long camp.
The cadets were selected for the President’s award as per the prescribed syllabus of Scouts and Guides of India and based on their performance in social service and other training work.Necessary training has been imparted to the scouts and guides in the State for the screening camp organised at the national level. The selected contestants will be honoured with the President’s award.
Minister Brijmohan Agrawal said that serving the needy people was the ancient culture of India. Service is the main objective of Scouts and Guides of India. With the activities of the organisation, patriotism and social service increase among the youths. Helping the helpless in difficult situations was the identity of scouts and guides. Scouts and guides should keep it in mind that the society has much hope in them, he added.
State Chief Commissioner of Scouts and Guides of India G Swami, State Working President Rajesh Agrawal, Secretary Ramesh Patnaik, Sanju Narayan Singh Thakur, KK Awadhiya and other office-bearers of Scouts and Guides of India were present.