Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 2 Nov: The Nomination Announcement Programme of the new State Council of the Indian Scouts and Guides Fellowship, Uttarakhand, was conducted with dignity and enthusiasm, upholding its values and traditions.
The event commenced with the soulful prayer “Daya Kar Daan Bhakti Ka”. To honour and extend a warm welcome, scarves were ceremoniously presented to the guests of the day — S. S. Chamoli, who graced the occasion as the Observer, and G. B. S. Sajwan, who adorned the dais as the Chief Guest. Both dignitaries are former Directors of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, NHQ, New Delhi.
Following the welcome, Dr. Daljeet Kaur, the President-in-Chief of the Fellowship, delivered an inspiring Presidential Address, highlighting the vision, objectives, and spirit of unity that guide the organisation’s activities. She mentioned the history of this organisation and shed light on its future aims, including sustainable development and abolishing orthodox social practices. Her words “Once a Scout, always a Scout” set the tone for cooperation and service in the times ahead. She further thanked the guests for their valuable contributions in bringing reforms to the organisation over the past decades.
Subsequently, the Secretary, Rajeev Sharma, presented a detailed Report, outlining the achievements and initiatives undertaken during the previous tenure. The report reflected the commitment and collective effort of all members in the year 2024-25; this list included events like a Cleanliness Drive, celebration of Yoga Day and Gandhi Jayanti, and providing aid to the victims of natural disasters at Dharali (Uttarkashi) and Tapkeshwar (Dehradun). He further mentioned that these efforts were appreciated by various organisations including the NDRF. Thereafter, Praveen Kumar Goyal, the Treasurer, presented the Financial Report, offering a transparent account of the Fellowship’s financial activities and stewardship.
The most awaited moment of the day came with the announcement of the new State Council Members, which was made by the Observer, S. S. Chamoli. His words marked the formal beginning of a new chapter in the Fellowship’s journey. The new State Council members list is as follows: GBS Sajwan, Patron; SS Chamoli, Patron; Prof Dr Daljeet Kaur, President in Chief: Rajeev Sharma, President; Dr RS Aswal, Vice President; Dr Poonam Sharma, Vice President; NK Shah, Vice President; Birender Singh, Secretary; Harjeet Kaur, Jt Secretary; Praveen K Goyal, Treasurer; Prof Avi Nanda, State Legal Advisor; Mamta Sharma, PRO; Nitu Tomar, State Coordinator.
It was further decided that the new council will hold a meeting with the Governor, Lt General Gurmit Singh (Retd) — and request him to become the Chief Patron of the Indian Scouts and Guides Fellowship, Uttarakhand. This was followed by the Scouts and Guides Pledge Ceremony, led by Dr Daljeet Kaur, wherein all members reaffirmed their commitment to the ideals of service, honesty, and brotherhood. The solemn atmosphere reflected the deep-rooted spirit of dedication within the organization.
The proceedings concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by the Outgoing Secretary, Rajeev Sharma, who expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, members, and volunteers for their valuable contributions to the success of the event.
Finally, the formal handover of charge to the newly elected State Council was carried out with due decorum, marking a smooth transition of responsibilities and reaffirming the collective resolve to carry forward the ideals of the Indian Scouts and Guides Fellowship with renewed vigour and dedication.
