Rajya Puraskar awards presented to 50 Scouts and Guides and 2 rangers

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 7, 2022

Governor of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, Brig. (Dr.) B D Mishra (Retd) was inducted as the Chief Patron of the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides (MBSG) in a ceremony held at MBSG’s headquarters in Pine Mount Ridge, Shillong on Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor lauded the service rendered by the Bharat Scouts and Guides across all territories and dominions of the Indian Union, since its inception 72 years ago. Extending his greetings on the 73rd Foundation Day of the Bharat Scouts and Guides and the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Meghalaya Chapter of the Bharat Scouts and Guides,

Pointing out that importance of inculcating the habit of service to humanity, the Governor urged the Bharat Scouts and Guides to live up to the ideals of the Bharat Scouts and Guides Movement and work for the betterment of the society and the Nation as a whole.

The Governor presented ‘Rajya Puraskars’ to 50 Scouts and Guides and 2 rangers for having undergone training and successfully completing it. The Rajya Puraskar is the highest award that a Scout and Guide can achieve at the state level.

The Governor also released the Foundation Flag, the sale proceeds of which will be sent to the National Headquarters of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, to be utilised for the needy all over the country.