Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Shanavas C has been inducted as the president of the Kohima Bharat Scouts and Guides (BS&G) during an induction programme for district officials of the Nagaland BS&G at DC office in Kohima on 22 March.

Speaking during the induction programme as the new president, Shanavas C emphasizes that to bring changes in society, the role of Scouts and Guides is of great importance, a DIPR report stated.

He said that self-transformation is a must and encouraged the young Scouts and Guides to have a feeling of unity and contribute to society. Shanavas further said that one should be more responsible to bring changes in society without speaking much and working more as a responsible citizen by upholding the motto “Duty to Call, Duty to Others, Duty to Self.”

Earlier, in a keynote address, Joint State Secretary, Temsurenla said that BS&G is a voluntary non-political, educational movement for young people, open to all without any distinction to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens, and as members of local, national and international communities.

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She also informed that Scouting is spread across 216 countries and territories with over 31 million Scouts, youth and adults, boys and girls.

As per the report of Kohima district BS&G given by District Trainer (Guide) Roshmi Rana, there are 7 Scout Troops, 8 Guide Companies, 2 Rover Crew and 2 Ranger Teams with a total of 200 Scouts and 255 Guides, 33 Rover Scouts, 28 Rangers, 9 Scout Masters, 13 Guide Captain, 2 Rover Scout Leaders and 2 Ranger Leaders as per 2022 census under Kohima District.

The reaffirmation ceremony was administered by State Training Commissioner (Scout), R Albert Solo, while the induction ceremony of District Education Officer, Emilo Patton as Chief Commissioner BS&G, Kohima district and reaffirmation ceremony of Secretary BS&G Kohima district, Senior Al Education Officer, Kevizeno Savino was administered by State Organizing Commissioner (Guide), Vimezhonu Tetso.

The programme was chaired by the District Organising Commissioner (Guide), Petekhrieno Tetso, and the vote of thanks was said by District Training Commissioner (Scout), Vito Sakhrü.

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