10 days training of JK Scouts, Guides concludes

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Renowned personality of London Benedict Taylor appreciate JK Scouts

Ten days training of Jammu and Kashmir Scouts and Guides concluded here today. A large number of boys and girls scouts and guides participated.

Benedict Taylor, a world renowned scout of U.K. was the chief guest on the valedictory function. Divisional Organizing Commissioner, J&K Scouts and Guides Nazir Ahmad Nazir and other Commissioners were present on the occasion. Welcoming the chief guest, Nazir Ahmad Nazir highlighted the achievements of the J&K Scouts and guides and said the organization was established in April 2003. He said this association, which is affiliated with All India Boys Scouts, has gained recognition and support and its activities of involving people in the non-formal education, assisting young people to establish a system based on spiritual, social and ethical principles has received acclaim world over. Benedict Taylor was informed that when earlier a group of Scouts from London arrives New Delhi, J&K Scouts and All India Boys Scouts received them at New Delhi. Even Hon’ble Members from House of Lords and House of Commerce appreciated people to people contact and contribution of All India Boys Scouts in establishing global brotherhood. He said J&K Scouts and Guides has always remained active in providing training to inculcate philanthropic spirit among youth besides doing social service to downtrodden as was done when Kashmir valley witnessed earthquake particularly in Karnah and Uri and Scouts and Guides provided all possible helping hand to the needy and deserving. He said to preserve heritage and conserve environment, a historical walk was organized in which about 7000 Scouts and Guides of the valley took part in the event and each scout guide and their teachers were awarded. Benedict Taylor in his speech accoladed the J&K Scouts and Guides for performing well in the valley and carrying its activities for physical, social, mental and spiritual dimensions. He said he sees a bright future of J&K Scouts and Guides and said “he is highly inspired by J&K Scouts and Guides”.

An interactive session between, Mr. Taylor and Scouts and Guides students was also held on the occasion. Taylor on his arrival was given warm welcome by the Scout and Guide students, trainers, commissioners and teachers.