Chief Minister Shri Digambar Kamat is being pinned the “founder day” flag by Shri John Aguiar, the Headquarters Commissioner (PR) of the Bharat Scouts and Guides organization -Goa State on the occasion of Bharat Scouts and Guides flag day at the Chief Minister’s residence at Margao on November 7, 2011. Also present are Shri Mario Pereira DCC, Shri Francis Rebello, District Training Commissioner, Ms. Tisha Pereira Guide Captain, Mast. Adriana Braganza, Mast. Bloid Dias, Mast. Shubam Saroj, (Scouts), Ms. Pratima Pandit and Priya Saroj (Guides) all of Basilite Open Unit, Majorda.
A delegation of Bharat Scouts and Guides-Goa State called on Chief Minister Shri Digambar Kamatat his residence at Margao on November 7, 2011 and pinned the Scouts and Guides “flag” to commemorate flag day which is celebrated all over the country.
During the informal meeting with the delegation the Chief Minister evinced keen interest in the Scouts and Guides and the training that it imparts to the young children. He greeted the Scouts and Guides of Goa on the occasion.
The delegation consisted of Shri John Aguiar Headquarters PRO of the Association, Shri Mario Pereira Dist. Chief Commissioner, Shri Francis Rebello, District Training Commissioner, Ms. Tisha Pereira, Guide Captain, Mast. Adriana Braganza, Mast. Bloid Dias, Mast. Shubam Saroj, (Scouts), Ms. Pratima Pandit and Priya Saroj (Guides) all of Basilite Open Unit, Majorda.
The Bharat Scouts and Guides was formed on November 7, 1950 after merging different Scout Organization and the Girl Guide Associations which were earlier working separately. Thus November 7, is a memorable day in the history of Scouting and Guiding Movement in India and the day is celebrated as the “Flag Day”.
