Governor Brig BD Mishra (retd) was today inducted as the chief patron of the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides in a ceremony held at the state headquarters here.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor lauded the service rendered by the Bharat Scouts and Guides across all states and territories since its inception 72 years ago. Extending his greetings on the 73rd Foundation Day and the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Meghalaya chapter, he congratulated the 50 Scouts and Guides awardees of the Prestigious Governor’s Award and urged them to continue with their good initiatives and work hard towards building a better tomorrow.
Pointing out the importance of inculcating the habit of service to humanity, Brig Mishra urged the Bharat Scouts and Guides to live up to the ideals of the movement and work for the betterment of the society and the nation as a whole.
Adding that the ideals cultivated at a young age will stay with them forever, the Governor stressed on the importance of humanism and selfless service to others.
On the occasion the Governor presented ‘Rajya Puraskars’ to 50 Scouts and Guides and two 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.
On the day the Governor also released the Foundation Flag, the sale proceeds of which will be sent to the national headquarters to be utilised for the needy all over the country. A special performance by the awardees added a touch of fun and gaiety to the programme.
