Shillong, Nov 5: The KJP Girls’ Guide Company of KJP Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Shillong, has been honoured as a Historical Unit/ Group of the Bharat Scouts and Guides.
The distinction is awarded to units established in 1950 or earlier that have remained active in the movement.
The prestigious award was presented at the Diamond Jubilee celebration and award presentation held at the National Headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday.
It recognises the unit’s long-standing association, valuable contributions and enduring commitment to Scouting and Guiding.
Over the years, the School’s Girl Guides Unit has been led by distinguished educators including (L) Padma Shri Silverine Swer, a Silver Elephant Award recipient, (L) Miss S. Brilly Lyngdoh, and Evelyn Nora Shullai, former State Secretary of the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts & Guides.
Their leadership helped nurture numerous state awardees and left a proud legacy for generations of girl guides to come, State Secretary M. Lyngdoh said.
