DC Chümoukedima inducted as Bharat Scouts and Guides district president

Polan John being inducted as the president of Chümoukedima district Bharat Scouts and Guides on May 20.

• DIMAPUR — The deputy commissioner (DC) of Chümoukedima, Polan John, was inducted as the district president of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BS&G) during a consultative meeting with the officials from the state headquarters held in his office on May 20.
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• A DIPR report stated that the visit of officials from the state headquarters was a part of their ongoing efforts to engage with district officials and to promote the values of scouting and guiding across the state.
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• In his address, the DC thanked the team for their visit and termed as a significant step for the Bharat Scouts and Guides movement in Chümoukedima district. He also expressed gratitude for their guidance and direction as well as for creating awareness on Bharat Scouts & Guides movement.

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• The DC was of the opinion that young people could learn lots of things, develop their potential, learn valuable life skills and contribute to their communities as well through the movement. He expressed hoped that the consultative meeting with the district would nurture responsible, capable and self-oriented youth in the state.
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• As district president of Bharat Scouts and Guides, John conveyed his full support towards the movement and looked forward for a collective effort from all in the days ahead.
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• During the consultative meeting, Kiyakhrienuo Solo highlighted that Bharat Scouts and Guides-SOC (G) emphasises on character development, leadership skills and service to others. She stated that it aims to help young people become responsible citizens and contribute to building a better world.
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• She added that BSG is based on principles of duty to God, duty to others and duty to self and uses a system of progressive self-education through the ‘Scout Promise and Law.’
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• In a related programme, the BS&G officials from the state headquarters held a consultative meeting with the Dimapur district BS&G Association at the conference hall of the deputy commissioner’s office on Wednesday.
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• Speaking at the meeting, the DC and president of Dimapur district BS&G Association, Dr. Tinojonghshi, acknowledged the efforts of the school heads of the department for their constant support in different fields, activities and programmes. He has urged the educational institutions which have BS&G units to take opportunity in assisting the students in fostering leadership, discipline and values among the students.
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• He has further assured support, assistance and guidance whenever required.
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• Also speaking at the meeting, John Tochimong, SOC (Scout), requested all the heads of the institution to depute Scout and Guide masters for higher training to upgrade themselves and give back quality skills to the young people. He also requested those institutions to reach out to those schools which don't have BS&G units.