Programmes

Programmes

Scouting/Guiding is a non-formal education Movement with training methods based on Law and Promises and suited to various age groups. It makes the Scouts and Guides resourceful, self-reliant, ever helpful towards others, discover their latent faculties and talents, as well as encourages them to express the same creatively.

Pachmarhi, The National Training Centre

Location and History:
Situated at an altitude of 1067 metres surrounded by the profuse greenery of the hills bridal paths and tranquil forest glades, Pachmarhi - the most verdant jewel of Satpura Range, also called the Queen of Satpura, situated in Madhya Pradesh State of India, has a place of eminence in the Scouting and Guiding Movement too as it houses the National Training Centre-a temple of learning for the trainees.
The story goes back to the year 1934 when Col. J.S. Wilson, the then Camp Chief of International Training Centre at Gilwell conducted a Wood Badge course at Pachmarhi

Justice Vivian Bose, the then Scout Commissioner of the then Central Province (now Madhya Pradesh), had been a regular visitor to the area.

The then Central Province State Scouts & Guides organised many camps and conducted many training courses here.

Soon after merger of various Scout & Guide Associations in 1950 a need was felt to develop a National Training Centre. In the second meeting of the Dy.Camp Chiefs at Pachmarhi from December 26-31, 1954, the choice fell on Pachmarhi because of its Central geographic position, natural surrounding, suitability for camping, hiking, rock climbing, exploration, and easy accessibility.

As a result of the relentless efforts of Dr. Hridaynath Kunzru, the then National Commissioner, a gift of 56 acres of land from the M.P. State Govt. through the support of Shri Mangaldas Pakvasa, the then Governor of Madhya Pradesh, the dream started materialising in 1956.

The Rare Monument :
A Monument of a Scout and a Guide has been erected in the army area which is unique in its character. This is to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Wood Badge Training in India.

Reaching National Training Center :
Pachmarhi is connected by road with Bhopal, Itarsi and Pipariya. Pipariya is the rail head for Pachmarhi. (It is on the Mumbai-Howrah direct line.) Madhya Pradesh State Transport Buses ply at regular intervals from Pipariya to Pachmarhi.

The National Training Centre is about 5 kms from the Public Bus Stand. Buses drop and pick-up passengers near Nagazia Gate on payment of additional charges (where a Bus Stop exists).

The members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides and visitors are received at the Coming of Age Hut near this stop. Visitors from abroad can have direct flight from New Delhi to Bhopal. Direct fast and comfortable trains are also available from New Delhi to Bhopal.

It is about five hours journey by road from Bhopal to Pachmarhi. Visitors from India or abroad have no difficulty in reaching National Training Centre, Pachmarhi.

Coming of Age Hut :
This hut was built to commemorate the completion of Silver Jubilee of national Training Centre.

This facilitates the campers, to have a comfortable waiting. This was declared open by Sardar Lakshman Singh, the then National Commissioner, on December 23, 1983.

Sites at National Training Center :
Master Plan of the National Centre was prepared by Mr. Polak, an eminent American Architect. The training Centre is divided into various sections-Administrative Block, B.P. Memorial Bhawan, Kunzru Community Hall, Staff quarters and Camping Areas.

Administrative Block (Seth Kriodi Mal Bhawan) :
Administrative Block is named after Seth Kirodi Mal, a philanthropist. The offices of both the Dy. directors Training are housed in this building. The office is equipped with modern facilities like computers, photocopier, fax etc. The NTC is also put on E-mail service.

BP Memorial Guide Bhawan :
Late Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, laid the foundation stone of this building on 10.9.56. An amount of Rs.65,000/- was raised. It is a beautiful two storeyed building on a hillside.

It was inaugurated by Lady Baden Powell on 22 February 1961. Comforts with modern amenities are available here. Each room is named after a state which has contributed for furnishing the same.

The Bhawan has 3 rooms on the ground floor and 10 on the first floor. There is a very big lounge and dining hall furnished by the Railway State Associations.

Olave Scout Bhawan :
An annexe constructed with BP Bhawan is named as Olave Scout Bhawan. This was opened by Gen K.P. Candeth, Director General Youth Services. Govt. of India on 9th November 1975. It has two dormitories-one with 22 beds and the other with 10 beds with other amenities, like kitchen and toilets. The Bhawan is also used by Scout/Guide Leaders and their families who like to enjoy holidays on the hills.

Kunzru Hall :
This community hall is named after Dr. Hridaynath Kunzru, the first National Commissioner.

It was opened by Lord Charles Macleans, former Chief Scout of the Commonwealth on 11th October 1968. it is used for indoor activities and can accommodate more than 300 Scouts and guides.

Staff Quarters :
Below the BP Bhawan Hillock, there are quarters for Dy. Directors, Leader Training staff, Adventure Programme Officer, Estate Manager, Warden-cum-Quartermaster and other staff members.

Basic Facilities :
Water : Water in Pachmarhi is very good. The National Training Centre has three alternative arrangements for water from where water is pumped into a 100,000 gallons pressed Steel Reservoir.

Transport :
The National Training Centre and the National Adventure Institute at the Centre have been equipped with 2 jeeps.

Canteen :
There is a canteen almost in the midst of the camping site which is being run at the National Training Centre to cater to the needs of the participants of all events, visitors, guests etc. Eatables and items of daily use can be purchased from the canteen

Equipment Shop :
The camping site has also an equipment shop which fulfills the needs of the campers for supplying necessary equipments and literature.

Libraries : Ferris Library : This library situated in the Queenie Park is named after Madam Iris Ferris - the first Director of the WAGGGS, World Bureau. It contains a treasure of books pertaining to Guide wing. This is extended to a hall where indoor meetings of Guide wing are held. This library was opened by Smt. Sita RajaSurya, Chairperson, APR, WAGGGS on 30.12.72

Padolina Library :
This is a treasure house of rare books of the past as well as present and is equipped with Audiovisual aids. It is added with a documentation centre.

The library is named after Mr. Padolina, a former Regional Executive Commissioner of Far East Scout Region who had great love for Bharat Scouts & Guides. This library was opened by Dr. M.N. Natu, the then Vice President of Bharat Scouts & Guides, on 15th October, 1973.

Camping Areas and Parks :
A speciality of the National Training Centre is that areas here have been named after top volunteers and professionals in honour of their distinguished services and love for the Scout and Guide Movement. They have been source of inspiration to others. The centre owes a lot to Smt.

Lakshmi Mazumdar, former National Commissioner whose constant efforts and inexpressible love for Pachmarhi contributed to the progress of this Centre. The Dhiman Square named after Shri R.S. Dhiman, former National Training Commissioner (S) is the key area consisting of 'Reception Hut', Main Store & Padolina Library.

The Joshi Park is the 3rd area beyond BP Joshi Bhawan. It has been named after D.P. Memorial Organising Commissioner, Bharat Scouts & Guides. There are as many as seven camp viz., Queenie Park, Thurman Park, Vivian Park, Nagazia, New Camping Complex, Sardar Laskhman Singh park, Lalit Mohan Jain Cub & Bulbul Park. There is also store hall in the camping area.

New Camping Complex :
To encourage more Camps for Scouts/Guides or Adults Leaders, another Camping Complex has been completed in the Bhawan area with built-in-bath rooms, toilets, kitchen, store, etc. Shri S. Satyam took initiative for having this complex.

This Complex was inaugurated by Sardar Lakshman Singh, the then National Commissioner, on 16th March, 1988 during Sandhan. Each camping Complex is provided with permanent bases for tents, sanitary blocks, kitchen, store, water points, campfire circles, places for indoor meetings, etc.

Adventure Activities:

NATIONAL ADVENTURE INSTITUTE :

Adventure Activities
BS & G is committed to the promotion of adventure amongst the youths of the country. The National Adventure Programme is being conducted since 1992 in the Satpura mountain range, Madhya Pradesh. At least one International Adventure Programme is being held every year which is very much appreciated by the participants.

The National Adventure Institute is located at the National Training Centre, Pachmarhi --- Trekkers Paradise. 10-day programmes are organised throughout the year (except during the monsoons). These programmes are also open to non- Scouts/Guides.

Who can participate:

To meet the urge and need of the young people, National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi is organizing following programme throughout the year in winter & summer seasons.

· 10 days National Adventure programmes

· 07 days Special Trekking Programme for Adults

· 05 days Family camps cum Adventure Programmes

· 10 days International Adventure Programme

It is open to all units of the Bharat Scouts & Guides and all the Educational Institutions, Adventure Clubs and other Voluntary Youth Organizations who are interested in promoting and participating in adventure activities.

Programmes:

The programme includes Mountaineering, TAEKWONDO (Korean Karate), Horse Riding in addition to the regular Adventure activities. Rock Climbing, Rappling, Jungle Camping are also included in the programme. Sight Seeing of Pachmarhi and knowing about Scout/Guide movement are the other attractions of the programme.

How to Apply:

Applications containing full postal address in prescribed form alongwith medical fitness certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner and a Demand Draft of Rs. 100/- as Registration Fee per head (non-refundable) in favor of the National Adventure Institute of Bharat Scouts & Guides, Pachmarhi (M.P.) payable at S.B.I. Pachmarhi (code no.1046) should be sent to the Adventure Programme Officer of the Institute.

Selection:

Selection information will be sent on receipt of Application form, medical form and registration fee. Only selected candidates will be allowed to join the Programme.

Certificate:

Participants who have successfully completed the National Adventure Programme will be awarded ‘Certificate of Merit’.

What To Bring:

Woolen jerseys or thick jackets, sleeping bags/blankets (for winter), rucksack, bed sheet, uniform (for Scouts & Guides), full sleeves cotton shirts or T.shirts, cotton pants/jeans, P.cap, jungle boots or good sports shoes, 2 pairs of cotton socks, light- rainwear, torch with extra batteries, water proof sheet 6’X3’, water bottle, mug and plate including a lunch box, thread and needle, spare buttons, pen/pencil, note book, toilet gear including toilet requisites, knife, nail-cutter,adhesive plaster and first aid kit, water purifying tablets as per the advice of the course leader.

Risk Management And Safety Measures:

Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of the adventure programmes for ensuring the safety of the participants. Our field staff and experienced instructions have been visiting the area to check all details. Every care is taken in case of each participant regarding the programme, accommodation, food sanitation etc. Even then the Institute will not be responsible for any unfore seen events that may occur during the programme.

Insurance:

All the participants are insured by the Institute for a month after registration.

Medical Facility:

Services of official doctor is available round the clock. Blood slides of participants are prepared on 1^st Day followed by chloroquine parade on same day and repeated on 7^th Day. Medical Fitness Certificate given to all the participants by the Doctor on last day before departure.

Sanitation:

Pucca toilet blocks with geyser facility is provided separately to male and female participants and staff. Spray is done every day in the Toilet Blocks.

Accommodation:

Tent accommodation is provided to the participants on raised cement platforms with mosquito nets. Every day Anti Mosquito spray is done in the evening.

Food:

Nutritious cooked food is served to the participants keeping in view of the food habits of all parts of the country. Only vegetarian food is served.

Recreational Facilities:

The Institute has a well furnished dining hall, clock room, colour T.V. set, V.C.D. player, fridge, Aqua Guard, Water Cooler.

A canteen with STD/ISD facility and equipment shop is open on all the days.

Equipment Shop:

Mountaineering and Trekking equipments can be purchased for the Venture Clubs.

How To Reach:

Pacharhi is a hill stastion and tourist place in Madhya Pradesh state and is about 200 kms. from state capital Bhopal. Pipariya is the nearest Railway station, 54 km away from Pachmarhi. Buses are available at every half an hour, jeep and taxies can be hired easily.

For further details please contact:

DY.DIRECTOR (ADV. PROG.)

The National Adventure Institute of

THE BHARAT SCOUTS & GUIDES, PACHMARHI- 461881, Madhya Pradesh

Tel.: 07578- (O)252350, (R) 252883

Fax: 07578- 252541, e mail: bsgntc@sancharnet.in

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

The Organisation lays special stress upon such activities which are directly related to the Community such as Pulse Polio Immunisation, Oral Rehydration Therapy, Sanitation Promotion, Adolescent Project, Leprosy Eradication, Aids Awareness, Culture & Heritage, Disaster Preparedness, Iodine Deficiency etc.

These programmes are mainly run in collaboration with other like minded organization such as WHO, Rotary International, UNESCO, ICCIDD, The Leprosy Mission, Govt. of India and others.

These C.D. activities also form an important part of several competitive group activities such as Upa-Rashtrapati award Competition, Prime Minister Shield Competition etc. which all most run all the year round. The award ceremonies are separately held for all such activities.

NATIONAL YOUTH COMPLEX

Gadpuri, Haryana

The Bharat Scouts & Guides – the only internationally recognized Scout & Guide organisation in India, is the biggest voluntary uniformed non-sectarian, non-political, moral and educational Movement in the country. It is both an organisation as well as a movement rendering invaluable service to develop the latent faculties of youths and prepare them to perform their duties as responsible citizens. It is an organisation with a difference. For over five decades, this organisation of the youth, for the youth and by the youth has a glorious record of service. It has a network of branches spread all over India. For camping, conducting specialized training courses, adventure programmes, and organizing rallies the Bharat Scouts & Guides has developed three national centers viz., National Training Centre, Pachmarhi (The Satpura Range, Madhya Pradesh), National Camping Complex (at Noida, Uttar Pradesh) and National Youth Complex (Gadpuri, Haryana).

LOCATION: At a distance of about 50 kms from Indian capital, on the Delhi – Agra Highway, is situated the National Youth Complex Gadpuri which houses the Complex is located in District Faridabad in the Southern fringe of the state of Haryana – the land of God’s Chariot. This Complex is almost at an equi-distance both from Palwal and Ballabhgarh. Faridabad is a district headquarter, is an emerging sprawling Industrial Estate. It has been a center of social, religious and political activities and has witnessed many events of national importance.

Faridabad has found a place on the national map of the Scout & Guide movement too, as it was the venue of the XIV National Jamboree in 1974 which gave further impetus to the Scout & Guide activities in the State specially in this region. Shri L. M. Jain (the then International Commissioner Scout) took initiative and his efforts were crowned with success on February 23, 1989 when a plot of 8.70 sq. acres was procured. Soon the construction started. The dream of an adventure-based park with camping facilities for 1500 children is being gradually materialized.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

(i) CLIMATE: The area is at a height of 700 – 900 ft from the sea level and has a climate which for most part of the year, is of a pronounced character hot in summer and markedly cold in winter with two well marked seasons of rainfall.

(ii) HOW TO REACH GADPURI: There is a regular bus service as well as auto-rickshaws too are available at Ballabhgarh and Palwal. Buses are available from Sarai Kale Khan Inter State Bus Stand, Hazarat Nizamudidn, New Delhi. The Capital Bus Service connects Gadpuri to Delhi. One can get down at Ballabhgarh Rly. Station and just outside the station can board a bus for Gadpuri.

(iii) SHOPPING: Sikri Town (3 Kms.) has a small market. Ballabhgarh (10 Kms) and Faridabad (30 Kms.) have five market for tourist shopping. One can go to Agra (150 Kms) or Delhi (50 Kms) and choose beautiful mementos, gifts and souvenirs.

(iv) HEALTH: First-aid facilities are available at the Centre. There is a Primary Health Centre at Sikri (3 Kms), Ballabhgarh and Faridabad has hospital, medical facilities to meet any emergency. Delhi with its most modern facilities is only at 45 minutes drives from Gadpuri

AMENITIES & FACILITIES:

· The complex has a vast area of 8.75 acres with a large ground

· 100 tents are available to accommodate 1000 persons. These tents have lighting facilities

· 56 cemented platforms/tent bases.

· Drinking water storage facility

· Water supply is also available from tube-well boring

· Electric supply with a generator facility

· Four permanent separate sanitary blocks (Two for Scouts and Two for Guides). Each block consists of 10 toilets and 10 bathrooms.

· Kitchen with a store, covered shade for cooking and a big dinning hall.

· Utensils are available for cooking and dining.

· Administrative block cum training & production center

· Two huts to be used as lounge

ACTIVITIES: The National Youth Complex is a peaceful camping site specialized camps (15 to 20 per year) are conducted here. National Camps of open units, Tribal Scouts, Standard judging, SGVs, Youth Leadership are organised here.

ATTRACTIONS: One can visit the historic city of the Taj i.e., Agra & See Agra Fort, Dayalbagh, Tomb of Aitmaduddola, Sikandara, Fatehpur Sikri etc. Nearby Delhi with it’s past grandeur & present glory has much to offer to a tourist. The historic Redford, majestic, Qutab Minar, architectural _______ Humayun Tomb & Jama Masjid, the nerve center of peoples authority i.e. the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, Central Secretariat etc., Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk in old Delhi are a must for every visitor. Holy cities of Mathura, Brindaban & Barsana which have a serene and spiritual atmosphere

The complex is available to the Scouts & Guides of all states. Even an outside organisation, institution can get the accommodation at a nominal price (the dates should not clash with the scouts guides camps, or other activities). Permission is at the discretion of the sanctioning authority. Cooks can also be arranged if intimation is sent well in advance.

For more details please contact:

The Director,

National Headquarters,

The Bharat Scouts & Guides,

Lakshmi Mazumdar Bhawan,

16 Mahatama Gandhi Marg,

Indraprastha Estate,

New Delhi – 110 002.

Phone No.23378667/2337 0724 Fax No.2337 0126

E-mail: tbsgnet@del2.vsnl.net.in