Governor Balramji Dass Tandon presided over the State Award and Investiture Ceremony of Scouts & Guide of India, Chhattisgarh in Raj Bhavan here on Thursday. In the ceremony, nearly 350 scouts, guides, rovers, rangers, scouts and guides were awarded with certificates and medals in the State Award Examination Camp of year 2104-15.
On the occasion, Principal Secretary to Governor Sunil Kujur, Acting Chairman Rajesh Agrawal and State Chief Commissioner G Swami were also present. In his address , Tandon commemorated the contribution of Sir Robert Baden Powel, Founder to Scout Guide, who inspired the world to establish such institutions. He said that scouts and guides should dedicate themselves for true service of humanity and causes of national interest. On the occasion, Acting Chairman Rajesh Agrawal said that this institution teaches disciplines and values to students that helps them in all the stages of their lives. In the ceremony, scouts, guide, scouter, guider, rovers and rangers from all the districts of state were also present.