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To commemorate 150^th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Bharat Scouts and Guides has planned multifaceted programme throughout the year up to 2^nd October, 2020 (refer NHQ circular no. 72/2019 dated 25.7.2019) at different levels and we are happy to announce Special Award Badges - “GANDHIGIRI” for the Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders.

How to get the Badge? Out of the following programmes if any one complete twelve (12) activities individually or at unit level by 31^st July, 2020 and report to National Headquarters through proper channel in attached proforma he/she will get specially designed “GANDHIGIRI” badge.

Suggested programme and activities of the Bharat Scouts and Guides to celebrate 150^th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi from 15^th July 2019 to 2^nd October, 2020 at State, District and Unit level:

NB: out of 21 activities serial no. 5, 8, 10, 11 and 13 is compulsory and any seven from the rest.

1. Singing of “Vaishnav Jana” by Units at Unit level and upload in YouTube with Scout/Guide Uniform. Send link to below mention email Id.
2. Pada Yatra to be organised by the Bharat Scouts and Guides at Unit/District/State level involving Cubs/Bulbuls/Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers for 06 kms. with the theme ‘Gandhi’.
3. Cub Masters/Flock Leaders Workshop on animation on Panchatantra in Regional languages- State/District level Competition for presenting Panchatantra and Moghali Story - National level Cub Bulbul Utsav with winning units of State level at New Delhi or NYC, Gadpuri.
4. Conduct quiz on Gandhi in different unit, district and state events and send report and photographs to below mention email Id.
5. Take a 4R pledge on 7^th November (Foundation Day) at Unit/District/State level or any other Special day to make India Plastic free and send video of pledge ceremony. (4R pledge enclosed).
6. Publication of “150th year of birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi” Logo in Stationeries, literatures, banners used by the Bharat Scouts and Guides at all level. Use (Hash Tag) #ISayNoPlasticFromTODAY on social media post up to 31^st July, 2020.
7. Logo/branding will be developed in the Bharat Scouts and Guides Website, emails being hosted by the Bharat Scouts and Guides State and District association.
8. Poster/signage will be installed with message of Mahatma Gandhi at State/District Training Centres, State/District Headquarters or Group Den of the Bharat Scouts and Guides.
9. Campaign on Swachh Bharat, Open Defecation Free (ODF) India, Water Conservation and restoration, Tree Plantation, Campaign against drug abuse, etc. – competition and recognition to the units are earmarked to be organised by State/District.
10. Participate in at least four (04) All Faiths Prayer Meetings in State/District/Group level events/training courses and send report with photographs to below mentioned email Id.
11. Each Unit will adopt an institution, a public place, a water source, a river front or a sea beach for a dedicated cleanup programme from 1^st November, 2019 to 31^st July, 2020 at specific location.
12. Conduct Essay competition, Exhibition, Quiz, group discussion, youth forum with the theme “Gandhi” during all state/district/Group level events.
13. Each member of the organisation will reach out to 25 families to pledge their support in making India plastic free.
14. Singing of “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram...............” at Unit level and upload in YouTube with Scout/Guide Uniform. Send link to below mentioned email address.
15. Prabhat Feri in all the events conducted at Unit/District level. Sing song from “Hamara Sola Geet”
16. Organise “Go as You Like” Competition to dress up like a Gandhi ji, depicting anecdote (incident) from Mahatma Ji’s life.
17. Plan Cleanliness drive on the bank of river Ganga on the theme 'Namami Gange' by the Scout Guide unit as ongoing programme. Reports submit up to 31^st July, 2020.
18. Conduct Mass tree plantation programme.
19. Organise Peer Educator's workshop on the theme 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' up to the grassroots level to create impact of Swachhata.
20. Observation of International Day of Non-Violence and Anti-Leprosy Day at all level and report.
21. Conduct competition for the preparation of scrap books on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

The “GANDHIGIRI” Badge supplied by National Headquarters will be placed in uniform above the BSG stripe. From one unit, if minimum 20 members earn “GANDHIGIRI” badge a special Purple colour badge will be awarded to Unit Leader. The Badges will be sent to State Headquarters to present through District Association on 2^nd October, 2020.

Separate reporting format is attached herewith to send the reports and photographs (after completing 12 activities) through proper channel to [email protected]

Let’s spread GANDHIAN PHILOSOPHY and celebrate the 150^th birth anniversary of the father of the nation together.