- Governor presents State Awards to 1,122 Scouts and Guides at Lok Bhawan; Scouters and Guiders also honored for exemplary service
Governor Ramen Deka stated that environmental conservation is one of the greatest challenges we face today. Collective effort is essential to protect our water resources and forests. Scouts and Guides can play a significant role in environmental conservation, water harvesting, and the protection of forests. Praising the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (A Tree in the Name of Mother) campaign, he noted that such initiatives are proving effective in the cause of environmental conservation.
Governor Shri Ramen Deka attended the State Award presentation ceremony—organized by The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Chhattisgarh, at the Chhattisgarh Mandapam in Lok Bhawan—as the chief guest. During the event, he honored 1,122 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, and Rangers, selected from across the state, by presenting them with State Awards. The ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Education, Gajendra Yadav, who also serves as the President of The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Chhattisgarh.
- Participants urged to contribute actively to social service
Congratulating all the award recipients, the Governor remarked that the motto of the Scouts and Guides, “Be Prepared,” inspires one to remain ever-ready to face challenging circumstances and fulfill one’s responsibilities. He emphasized that while receiving an award is a matter of pride, it also brings increased responsibility. He encouraged all participants to contribute actively to social service and to serve as an inspiration to others through their conduct.
- Goals can be achieved only through hard work and firm determination
Governor Shri Deka expressed his pleasure at the presence of Scouts and Guides from the Bastar region who had arrived to receive their State Awards. He stated that with the eradication of Naxalism, peace has been established in Bastar, and the region is moving rapidly toward development. Encouraging the youth, he emphasized that to progress in life, one must recognize the value of time and engage in persistent struggle. Goals can only be achieved through hard work and firm determination.
Scouting inspires a lifetime of service – Education Minister Shri Yadav
Education Minister Gajendra Yadav remarked that the rules and pledges of ‘The Bharat Scouts and Guides’ provide its members with a distinct identity. The scouting uniform symbolizes the values of discipline, service, and dedication. He noted that an individual associated with scouting carries a spirit of service throughout their life. Receiving an honor from the Governor is an unforgettable achievement for the participants and will continue to inspire them toward social service in the future. He extended his best wishes to all the scouts and guides in the state, encouraging them to strive for the President’s Award.
- State Awards presented to 1,122 participants
During the ceremony, State Awards were presented by Governor Shri Ramen Deka to 405 scouts, 528 guides, 64 rovers, and 125 rangers selected from across the state.
On this occasion, individuals were honored for their outstanding contributions to the field of scouting: Yogeshwar Prasad Ganguli (Balod) as Best Scouter; Tanuja Banjare and Lata Vaishnav (Mahasamund) as Best Guiders; Rajmani Banjare and Chandrashekhar Pankaj as Best Rovers; Kumari Vibhuti Verma and Kumari Kriti Bijaur as Best Rangers; Ish Sahu, Harish Kumar Khote, and Rajveer Bhatt as Best Scouts; and Divya Patel and Deepti Patel as Best Guides.
Additionally, Shailendra Mishra, Anand Ram Baghel, Pawan Kumar Nayak, Vinod Kumar Hathel, Shashi Banchhor, and Rajni Reddy were honored with certificates of appreciation and cash awards for their long-term service to scouting. A ‘peeping ceremony’ was also conducted during the event. During the event, ADC Shri Udit Pushkar (IPS), posted at Lok Bhawan, was honored with the presentation of his rank badges.
The event was attended by the Governor’s Secretary, Dr. C. R. Prasanna; Secretary of the Education Department, Dr. Kamalpreet Singh; State Chief Commissioner of The Bharat Scouts and Guides (Chhattisgarh), Inderjit Singh Khalsa; State Secretary, Amit Kumar Kshatriya; Program In-charge, Shailendra Mishra; State Training Commissioner, Dr. Poonam Singh Sahu; State Organizing Commissioner (Guide), Jalwati Sahu; and State Training Commissioner (Guide), Sarita Pandey, along with other office-bearers and officials of the organization.