NFR General Manager and Chief Patron of NFR Bharat Scouts and Guides Chetan Kumar Shrivastava and NFR Women’s Welfare Organisation President Shalini Shrivastava during the Rajya Puraskar Award Rally held at Rang Bhawan and the State Training Centre, Maligaon, from October 3 to 5. (Photo Courtesy: NFR CPRO)
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Maligaon, October 7 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Bharat Scouts and Guides organised the Rajya Puraskar Award Rally at Rang Bhawan and the State Training Centre, Maligaon, from October 3 to 5, recognising Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers who qualified for the state-level award.
The rally was attended by NFR General Manager and Chief Patron of NFR Bharat Scouts and Guides Chetan Kumar Shrivastava and NFR Women’s Welfare Organisation President Shalini Shrivastava.
The RajyaPuraskar, also known as the Governor’s Award, was conferred on members who qualified during 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. Five members qualified in 2022-23, 135 in 2023-24 and 181 in 2024-25. The award-giving ceremony on October 5 brought together 293 participants, including awardees, cultural and band teams, and district officials.
The award is the highest state-level recognition for Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers. Candidates must obtain the required proficiency badges and successfully complete a five-day testing camp, where qualified examiners assess their knowledge and skills. The achievement also enables eligible members to prepare for the national-level President’s Award testing camp.
NFR Bharat Scouts and Guides has also received national recognition for its activities and community service. This year, 24 Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers received the Rashtrapati Award, while 94 Cubs and Bulbuls received the Golden Arrow Award.
During the Ambubachi Mela 2026, 225 members provided round-the-clock assistance to pilgrims at Kamakhya Dham. Volunteers also extended flood relief to affected families in Sivasagar and Jorhat districts with support from NFRWWO, informed an NFR release.
