Meghalaya Governor C.H. Vijayashankar has committed an annual financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh from the Governor Office to the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides in a bid to strengthen institutional activities and foster youth development throughout the state. The funding aims to ensure that youth-centric initiatives have the necessary monetary backing to operate continuously and effectively.
Foundation Day And Rajya Puraskar Rally 2026
The announcement was delivered by the Governor, who serves as the Chief Patron of the state organisation, while addressing the joint celebrations of its Foundation Day and the Rajya Puraskar Rally 2026 held on Saturday at Lok Bhavan in Shillong. Emphasizing the vital role played by youth-shaping institutions, Vijayashankar noted that adequate financial resources remain indispensable for maintaining the continuity of such organizational programs.
Encouraging Rural Outreach And Environmental Stewardship
Addressing the gathering of young members, the Governor urged Scouts and Guides to cultivate civic responsibility, actively engage in environmental preservation, adopt healthy lifestyles, and offer assistance to anyone in need. He further underscored the necessity of expanding the movement into remote and rural territories of Meghalaya, calling upon organizational leaders, instructors, and volunteers to collaborate in nurturing a generation driven by discipline, service, and nation-building.
Awards Presented To 241 Achievers
The Governor also lauded the organization for executing various impactful programs across the state, highlighting the National Level Tribal Meet hosted in Shillong in June 2026, which successfully fostered interaction among diverse regional youths. Additionally, he congratulated the KJP Girls Higher Secondary School Guide Unit for earning recognition as a Historical Unit in acknowledgment of its enduring contributions. During the event, he unveiled the BSG flag stickers and distributed certificates to all 241 recipients of the Rajya Puraskar Award, comprising 77 Scouts, 3 Rovers, and 161 Guides, while encouraging them to uphold the core ideals of the movement.
