Pioneer News Service
Lohardaga
The fourth day of the National Level Tribal Meet organised by the Bharat Scouts and Guides at Chiri in Lohardaga district witnessed a vibrant celebration of tribal culture, national unity and youth participation on the occasion of World Tribal Day.
The arrival of Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar added significance to the event. On reaching the venue in the evening, the Governor was accorded a guard of honour by the women contingent of the district police force. He subsequently visited the exhibition area, where Scouts and Guides from different states had put up stalls showcasing their respective cultures, traditions and local products.
The Governor interacted with the participants and took keen interest in the exhibits and their cultural significance. The evening programme formally commenced with a campfire at the main stage. Harishchandra Srivastava from the National Headquarters delivered the welcome address, while National Headquarters representative and Camp Leader Mahendra Sharma presented a report on the activities and achievements of the camp so far.
As part of the ceremonial proceedings, Seema Sahu from Chhattisgarh honoured the Governor by presenting him with a traditional scarf and turban. This was followed by colourful cultural performances by Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers representing various states. Traditional dances, music and folk performances reflected India’s rich cultural diversity and transformed the venue into a vibrant celebration of tribal heritage.
A special attraction of the evening was the physical display, during which participants demonstrated their coordination and discipline by forming an impressive human pyramid. Addressing the gathering, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar appreciated the contribution of the Bharat Scouts and Guides in developing discipline, leadership, patriotism, social responsibility and a spirit of service among young people. He observed that the organisation was playing an important role in preparing the younger generation to contribute meaningfully to nation-building. The Governor further noted that the Scouts and Guides movement was contributing towards the broader national vision of a developed India by 2047.
He emphasised that the country’s youth would have a decisive role in achieving this goal and that organisations such as the Bharat Scouts and Guides were helping equip young people with the values and skills required for the task. The programme concluded with Lohardaga District Organising Commissioner (DOC) Gautam Lenin presenting a tulsi plant and a memento to Governor Gangwar.
The fourth day of the National Tribal Meet emerged as a vibrant representation of India’s tribal heritage and cultural plurality. The celebrations on World Tribal Day, coupled with the Governor’s presence, underlined the themes of cultural identity, national unity, youth empowerment and the collective vision of building a developed India.
