The youths of Scouts and Guides are the real life heroes, stated Governor Shekhar Dutt after meeting with a delegation of scouts & guides here at Rajbhawan on Wednesday. The governor also donated for different social welfare works being carried out by Scouts and Guides.
The delegation met with Governor on the occasion of foundation day of India Scouts and Guides. The Governor greeted all the office bearers, Scouts, Guides, Rover, Ranger, Cub, Bulbul and said that Scouts and Guides on one hand inspires youth for social welfare and nation’s service it also helps in facing natural calamity, first-aid, blood donation, traffic regulation and others.
“This is necessary that qualities and skills inculcated in children by this institution should be used in the interest of society and nation. Scouts and Guides are the real life heroes and constant good works done by them will create a separate identity of this organization,” the governor said.
He said in our country and state there is constant need for promoting blood donation. If this work is done in coordination with red-cross then it would defiantly benefit the needy people. The governor also directed the office bearers of Scout and Guide to prepare an annual calendar and ensure participation of children at block, district and state level.
The State Chief Commissioner, G Swami informed that while the massive landslide had hit Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakahand a team of Scout and Guide from Bemetara was Uttarakhand. The team had served the people in need.