Aizawl, 23rd November 2024: The 8th North East Mini Jamboree of Bharat Scouts & Guides was inaugurated today by the Chief Minister, Pu Lalduhoma, who is also the President of Mizoram Bharat Scouts & Guides, at the Bharat Scouts & Guides Mizoram State Training Centre, Tanhril.
Dr. KK Khandelwal, IAS (Retd.), Chief National Commissioner, expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for his support. He acknowledged the dedicated efforts of Mizoram Bharat Scouts & Guides in advancing the movement and announced that the Chief Minister would soon be conferred the prestigious Silver Elephant Award. He handed over the letter of nomination for the award to the Chief Minister during his speech.
Pu H. Lalhmingthanga, Director of Sports & Youth Affairs and Mizoram State Commissioner of Bharat Scouts & Guides, delivered a welcome speech while Pu Amar B. Chettri, Executive Director of Bharat Scouts & Guides, delivered a keynote address of the event.
The Mini Jamboree will continue until 28th November, during which various activities and programs will be conducted. This is the second time Mizoram is hosting the North East Mini Jamboree. Though primarily aimed at the North East region, it has also drawn around 300 participants from other states across India.