Thirty Scouts, Guides and Rovers from Rajnandgaon District Honoured with Certificates
Published on: November 04, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka conferred State Awards on 1,122 Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers from across the state at the State Award Investiture Ceremony organised by Bharat Scouts and Guides, Chhattisgarh, at Chhattisgarh Mandapam in Lok Bhavan.
Governor Deka attended the ceremony as the chief guest. School Education Minister and President of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Chhattisgarh, Gajendra Yadav, presided over the programme.
State Chief Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Chhattisgarh, Inderjit Singh Khalsa; Governor’s Secretary Dr. C.R. Prasanna; and School Education Department Secretary Dr. Kamalpreet Singh attended as special guests.
Governor Urges Award Winners to Serve Society
Congratulating all the award recipients, Governor Ramen Deka said that the motto of Scouts and Guides, “Be Prepared”, inspires members to remain ready to face challenging situations and fulfil their responsibilities.
He said receiving an award was a matter of pride, but it also brought greater responsibility. He encouraged the award winners to actively participate in social service and become role models through their conduct.
School Education Minister Highlights Values of Scouting
School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav said that the rules and promises of Bharat Scouts and Guides give its members a distinct identity. The scouting uniform, he added, symbolises discipline, service and dedication.
He said that people associated with scouting continue to work with a spirit of service throughout their lives. The recognition received from the Governor would remain an unforgettable achievement for the participants and motivate them to continue contributing to society.
Yadav also extended his best wishes to Scouts and Guides across Chhattisgarh for achieving the President’s Award.
30 Participants from Rajnandgaon District Recognised
Welcoming the guests, State Chief Commissioner Inderjit Singh Khalsa said that Chhattisgarh had reached new heights in the field of scouting over the past year.
At the ceremony, State Awards were conferred on 405 Scouts, 528 Guides, 64 Rovers and 125 Rangers, taking the total to 1,122 recipients.
Thirty Scouts, Guides and Rovers from Rajnandgaon district who successfully completed the requirements in 2025 were awarded certificates.
Representatives who received certificates included Rahul Sahu of Government Higher Secondary School, Dongargaon; scout Durgeshwari Sahu of Government Higher Secondary School, Station Mudhipar; and Keshav Kumar of Government Higher Secondary School, Baghnadi, Dongargarh. District Team In-charge Ramesh Das Sahu of Government Higher Secondary School, Harduwa, also received a certificate on behalf of the representative group.
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Vinod Kumar Hathel Honoured for Long-Term Service
ALT Scout Vinod Kumar Hathel was presented with a citation in recognition of his long-standing service in the field of scouting.
A piping ceremony was also held during the programme. Udit Pushkar (IPS), ADC posted at Lok Bhavan, was honoured with the presentation of his rank badge.
Several office-bearers and officials of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Chhattisgarh, attended the event, including State Vice-President Rajendra Golchha, State Secretary Amit Kumar Kshatriya, District Chief Commissioner Mahesh Khandelwal, State Training Commissioner Dr. Poonam Singh Sahu, State Organising Commissioner (Guide) Jalwती Sahu, State Training Commissioner (Guide) Sarita Pandey, District Organising Commissioner (Scout) Mayukh Srivastava, District Secretary Devendra Ambade and Rajnandgaon Block Secretary Tileshwar Baghel.
