Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 3 Nov: Cabinet Minister and State President of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dr Dhan Singh Rawat, has been elected unopposed as the National Vice-President of Bharat Scouts and Guides. For the first time, Uttarakhand has secured the opportunity to hold this important leadership position at the national level, marking a significant achievement for the state. Dr Rawat’s election reflects his organisational experience, constructive approach and active involvement in the Scout and Guide movement.
Dr Rawat has been entrusted with this responsibility from the Northern Region, which represents eight states and Union Territories—Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir. The region also has extensive representation from the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Northern Railway, North Central Railway and North Eastern Railway. His unopposed election from the Northern Region reflects Uttarakhand’s strong presence in the national organisation.
As the State President of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dr Dhan Singh Rawat has taken several significant initiatives to strengthen the Scout and Guide movement across Uttarakhand. Under his leadership, special emphasis has been laid on expanding Scout and Guide activities in government and private educational institutions, establishing new units and increasing youth participation.
He has also focused on promoting adventure activities, campaigns addressing social concerns, and developing discipline, a spirit of service, leadership qualities and responsible citizenship among young people through the Scout and Guide movement. In recognition of his notable contributions, Dr Rawat has also been honoured with the prestigious Silver Elephant Award, the highest national honour of Bharat Scouts and Guides.
Dr Rawat’s unopposed election as National Vice-President will give greater national recognition to the achievements of Uttarakhand’s Scout and Guide movement and play an important role in the expansion and strengthening of the organisation.
“Being elected unopposed as the National Vice-President of Bharat Scouts and Guides from the Northern Region is both a matter of pride and a great responsibility. I dedicate this achievement to the Scout and Guide fraternity of Uttarakhand and the people of the state. Scouting is a powerful platform for instilling discipline, unity, a spirit of service and patriotism among young people. Continuous efforts will be made to expand Scout and Guide activities and make the movement more effective,” said Dr Dhan Singh Rawat.
