Aizawl: Mizoram Governor General (Retd) Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh on Wednesday presented the prestigious Rajya Puraskar Award (Governor’s Award) to selected scouts and guides during a formal ceremony at Durbar Hall at Raj Bhavan in Aizawl.
Notably, the Rajya Puraskar Award is the highest state-level honour of the Mizoram Bharat Scouts & Guides (MBS&G).
While presenting the award, Governor Singh stated that the Rajya Puraskar embodies perseverance, service, discipline, and a commitment to self-improvement—core values of the scouting and guiding movement.
The governor described the Rajya Puraskar as a landmark achievement in the life of every scout and guide, urging the recipients to view the award as a stepping stone toward the nation’s highest scouting honour, the Rashtrapati Puraskar.
Expressing strong faith in the dedication and values of Mizoram’s youth, Singh said the spirit, discipline and community ethos of the Mizo people would surely inspire many to achieve even greater success in the years ahead.
He also underlined the broader role of scouts and guides in shaping responsible citizens, urging them to apply their skills and knowledge in protecting the environment, promoting community welfare, and preserving Mizoram’s natural beauty – its pristine air, lush forests, flowing rivers, and rich cultural heritage – while contributing to the overall well-being of society.
To be eligible for the Rajya Puraskar, scouts and guides must complete the Tritiya Sopan level, demonstrate proficiency in scouting or guiding skills, actively engage in social service, and successfully pass the Rajya Puraskar Testing Camp.
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This year, a total of 149 scouts and guides from the 2024 batch were conferred the award, including 64 scouts and 85 guides.
