Dehradun, November 7
An Uttarakhand delegation of the Bharat Scouts and Guides called on Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Chief Minister’s residence on Saturday on the occasion of the organisation’s Foundation Day. During the meeting, members of the delegation honoured the Chief Minister by presenting him with a scout scarf and affixing the Foundation Day flag sticker.
Extending his greetings on the Foundation Day of Bharat Scouts and Guides, the Chief Minister congratulated all office-bearers, scouts and guides associated with the organisation. He said that the Scouts and Guides movement plays a vital role in instilling discipline, a spirit of service, self-reliance and leadership qualities among youth. He also lauded the organisation’s contribution in the fields of disaster management, environmental conservation and social service.
On the occasion, State Secretary Ravindra Mohan Kala briefed the Chief Minister about the organisation’s various activities. He informed that Bharat Scouts and Guides was formed on November 7, 1950. He also shared details about the Ham Radio Pilot Project being implemented in Uttarakhand and the disaster management training being imparted to volunteers under the Yuva Aapda Mitra Programme.
Among those present were Additional State Chief Commissioner Vandana Garbyal, State Secretary Ravindra Mohan Kala, member of the State Finance Committee J.P. Kala, State Organisation Commissioner Anjali Chandola, Administrative Officer Arun Rai, Assistant State Training Commissioner Rahul Prasad Ratudi, and Guides Yojana and Isha Thakur.
