Hyderabad: The Bharat Scouts and Guides Secunderabad District Association commenced its Foundation Day and District Rally celebrations at the District Headquarters on Thursday. The three-day event, held from November 7 to 9, aims to further strengthen the organisation’s commitment to youth empowerment, community service, and leadership development.
The annual Foundation Day marks the inception of the Scouting and Guiding movement in India, a platform that has played a pivotal role in shaping discipline, patriotism, and social responsibility among millions of young citizens over the decades. The Secunderabad District Association continues this legacy by involving students from various schools in programs that enhance teamwork, life skills, and civic engagement.
The inaugural programme was formally opened by P.L. Srinivas, Vice President of the Secunderabad District Association, who presided as Chief Guest. District Chief Commissioner K.V. Devdutt, State Headquarters’ official G. Parameshwar (SOC–Scouts), Assistant State Secretary John Samuel, and district officials, including K. Ramesh Chander (District Secretary), M. Rajashekar Reddy (Treasurer), S. Vijay Bhaskar (DTC–Scouts), and B. Gourinath (DOC–Scouts) took part in the proceedings. The dignitaries lauded the organisation’s continuous efforts in character building and urged young Scouts and Guides to uphold the ideals of service and integrity.
Participants from Kamareddy and Nizamabad districts, accompanied by their officials, Gopal Krishna and D. Sandhya, respectively, are also taking part in the rally. The event includes cultural presentations, campcraft demonstrations, exhibitions, and multiple skill-based competitions, along with the recognition of exemplary service by outstanding Scouts and Guides.
The closing ceremony, scheduled for November 9, is set to be attended by senior police official Ch. Venugopal Reddy, IPS, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), North & South Zones, Secunderabad, along with other invited guests.
The District Association has extended a warm invitation to all members, volunteers, families, and well-wishers to join the celebrations and contribute to making the event a success.
