1,122 Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers Receive State Awards at Lok Bhavan; Outstanding Service Personnel Also Honoured
Published on: October 30, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Raipur, India
Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka has called upon Scouts and Guides to play an active role in environmental protection, water conservation and forest preservation, stressing the need for collective efforts to protect natural resources.
Addressing the State Award Decoration Ceremony organised by Bharat Scouts and Guides, Chhattisgarh, at Chhattisgarh Mandapam in Lok Bhavan, the Governor said environmental protection was one of the major challenges facing society. He praised initiatives such as the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign and said such efforts could make a meaningful contribution to environmental conservation.
The Governor attended the ceremony as the chief guest and presented State Awards to 1,122 Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers selected from across Chhattisgarh. Education Minister and State President of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Chhattisgarh, Gajendra Yadav, presided over the programme.
Awardees Urged to Contribute to Social Service
Congratulating the award recipients, Governor Deka said the scouting and guiding motto, “Be Prepared,” encouraged members to face difficult circumstances and remain ready to fulfil their responsibilities.
He emphasised that receiving an award was a matter of pride but also brought greater responsibility. He urged the participants to actively contribute to social service and inspire others through their conduct.
Governor Highlights Bastar’s Development
The Governor expressed happiness over the participation of Scouts and Guides from the Bastar region in the award ceremony.
Referring to developments in the region following the decline of Naxalism, he said peace had been established in Bastar and the area was moving towards development. Encouraging young people to pursue their goals, he stressed the importance of recognising opportunities, persevering and remaining committed to their objectives.
He said hard work and firm determination were essential to achieving success in life.
Scouting Promotes Lifelong Service: Education Minister
Education Minister Gajendra Yadav said the rules and pledges of Bharat Scouts and Guides gave its members a distinct identity. He described the scouting uniform as a symbol of discipline, service and dedication.
According to the minister, scouting instils a spirit of service that remains with individuals throughout their lives. He said the recognition received from the Governor would be a memorable achievement for the awardees and encourage them to continue contributing to society.
Yadav also extended his best wishes to Scouts and Guides across the state for achieving the President’s Award.
1,122 Participants Receive State Awards
The State Awards were presented to the following participants:
- 405 Scouts
- 528 Guides
- 64 Rovers
- 125 Rangers
The ceremony also recognised individuals for their outstanding contributions to scouting and guiding.
Outstanding Scouts, Guides and Leaders Honoured
The awardees recognised for excellence included:
- Best Scouter: Yogeshwar Prasad Ganguly, Balod
- Best Guiders: Tanuja Banjare and Lata Vaishnav, Mahasamund
- Best Rovers: Rajmani Banjare and Chandrashekhar Pankaj
- Best Rangers: Kumari Vibhuti Verma and Kumari Kriti Bijour
- Best Scouts: Ish Sahu, Harish Kumar Khote and Rajveer Bhatt
- Best Guides: Divya Patel and Deepti Patel
For their long-standing service in scouting, Shailendra Mishra, Anand Ram Baghel, Pawan Kumar Nayak, Vinod Kumar Hathel, Shashi Banchhor and Rajni Reddy were presented with certificates of appreciation and prize money.
A piping ceremony was also held during the programme, in which Udit Pushkar (IPS), ADC posted at Lok Bhavan, was honoured with rank insignia.
Senior Officials Attend Ceremony
Those present included Governor’s Secretary Dr C. R. Prasanna, Education Department Secretary Dr Kamalpreet Singh, State Chief Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Chhattisgarh, Inderjeet Singh Khalsa, State Secretary Amit Kumar Kshatriya, programme in-charge Shailendra Mishra, State Training Commissioner Dr Poonam Singh Sahu, State Organisation Commissioner (Guide) Jalwati Sahu, State Training Commissioner (Guide) Sarita Pandey, and other officials and office-bearers of the organisation.
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