SONAMARG,
JULY 16: The J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides held
their 9th District Camporee at Thajiwas, Sonamarg, the first batch of which got
concluded today.
The
Chief Guest on the occasion was Director Disaster Management, Aamir Ali. 198
boy scouts, from 11 schools and 150 girl guides, from 8 schools, participated
in the camp. During the camp the participants were imparted training in
disaster preparedness, skill development, making of knots, hiking, cooking,
flag hoisting, tent pitching etc. They also participated in cultural activities
like Naats, songs, drawing,
The
participating schools included, Government Higher Secondary School, Chattabal,
Government Girls Higher Secondary School Khanyar, Green Valley Education
Institute, Kashmir Harward Educational Institute, Legends Public School,
Bonnivent English Medium School, Oak Hill Public School, International
Educational School, Tiny Tots, Fable Educational School, Sheikh-ul-Alam
Educational Institute, USA Open Rover, USA Units Scouts etc.
Speaking
on the occasion the Director Disaster Management implored the children to
follow principles of scouting, so that they become, responsible citizens. The
training on disaster preparedness was imparted by the NDRF Team, under the
command of Inspector SundhirBahuguna. The NDRF team is temporarily stationed at
Baltal for Amarnathji Yatra.
The Guest of Honour was M.A. Tramboo, State
Organising Commissioner Bharat Scouts and Guides. Others who spoke were P.R.
Kotwal Camp Organiser, Camp Director Imran Khan. The participating children
were distributed awards and mementoes for various events and activities.
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