Mokokchung, November 8 (MExN): The 66th Foundation Day of Mokokchung District Bharat Scouts & Guides was held at the office premises of District Youth Resources, Mokokchung on November 7.
Exhorting the gathering on the occasion, District Youth Resources Officer, K. Libemo Jami said, “Scouts and Guides movement was initiated to inculcate the spirit of voluntary service in students.” Jami also mentioned that the overall personality development of the students is enhanced through extra-curricular activities. He said that Mokokchung district has higher number of Scouts and Guides which indicates sincere dedication and guidance of the concerned officials.
Delivering a short speech on the significance of the day, ADOC (S), Nungsanglemba mentioned that the Bharat Scouts and Guides was established on November 7, 1950 by merging Boy Scouts Association India, the Hindustan Scouts Association and the Girl Guides Association. The Bharat Scouts and Guides is recognized by the World Organization of Scouts Movement and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. The programme was chaired by Scout Master Purtoshi, while invocation was pronounced by DTC, Jongpongla.
Wokha: The Wokha District Bharat Scouts & Guides (BS&G) observed Foundation Day on November 7 at PWD junction in Wokha Town with T Chobenthung Odyuo, SDEO and District Secretary, BS&G Wokha. Speaking to the gathering, Chobenthung quoted, “A scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens.” Later, a badge was dispatched to the district officials present where free well donations were offered by the members. The programme was led by Thunglamo Odyuo, Media Secretary, BS&G Wokha, while vote of thanks was presented by Bichano Shitiri, District Organizer (G).
