{"id":2294,"date":"2021-05-10T11:42:20","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T06:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/?p=2294"},"modified":"2021-05-15T11:47:06","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T06:17:06","slug":"the-bharat-scouts-and-guides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-bharat-scouts-and-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bharat Scouts And Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) is the national scouts and guides association of India. Its headquarters is based in New Delhi and it is recognized by The Government of India. It was founded on 7th November 1950. If we talk about Scouting, It was founded in the year 1909 as a branch in India to overseas and then in 1937, The Scouts association became the member of the World Organization of the Scouts Movement. On the other hand, In India Guiding was started in the year 1911 and became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts in the year 1928. Meanwhile, at present, it is covering Bangladesh and Pakistan and many more areas in different countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2295 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Bharat-Scouts-And-Guides.png\" alt=\"The Bharat Scouts And Guides\" width=\"653\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Bharat-Scouts-And-Guides.png 653w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Bharat-Scouts-And-Guides-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main mission of this association is to contribute the youth to the education by the value-based system on the Scouts Promise and Law to make a person self-dependent and also can serve their society with their best efforts and to build a better life for the individual. The unit of scouts and guides is separate from other units due to some different co-educational activities like Rallies, Conferences, and Jamborees. The best thing about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsgindia.org\/User\/CircularBSG.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bharat Scouts and Guides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (BSG) is that the handicapped person whether boy or girl can also participate in it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The BSG is further divided into 4 sections according to the age group which is as below:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bunnies section- It includes both boys and girls of the age group of 3-5 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUBS section- It includes only boys of the age group of 5-10 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scouts section- It includes only boys of 10-17 years of age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rovers section- This also includes only boys in the age group of 17-25 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>While the Bharat Guides contains:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulbul section- This is the section only for girls of the age group of 5- 10 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guides section- This also includes only girls of the age of 10-17 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranger section- It is also for girls of the age group of 17-25years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-bharat-scouts-and-guides\/#Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_Activities\" >Bharat Scouts and Guides Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-bharat-scouts-and-guides\/#History_of_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_BSG\" >History of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-bharat-scouts-and-guides\/#Importance_of_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_BSG\" >Importance of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-bharat-scouts-and-guides\/#Motto_of_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_BSG\" >Motto of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-bharat-scouts-and-guides\/#How_to_join_Scouts_and_Guides\" >How to join Scouts and Guides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-bharat-scouts-and-guides\/#Benefits_of_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_BSG\" >Benefits of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-bharat-scouts-and-guides\/#How_to_register_online_for_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_BSG\" >How to register online for Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-bharat-scouts-and-guides\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_Activities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bharat Scouts and Guides Activities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) have four special branches which conduct different activities which are detailed below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Extension Scouting: The main feature of extension scouting is to meet the special needs of the youth. The founder of Extension Scouting was \u201cRobert Baden Powell\u201d who made BSG \u201copen to all\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea Scouting: It is founded in the year 1909. Sea Scouting is based on water-based activities which can be performed on sea, rivers, or lakes. These activities provide chances to learn about navigation, sail cruise or boats and also give knowledge about how to work on engines. They also have their \u201cuniform code\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air Scouts: The Air scouts was founded in 1911. Air Scouts are based on flying activities like aviation but most of the Air Scouts\u2019 activities are mainly based on the ground as well. Such as visiting airports, on airfields, etc. The Air Scouts depend mainly on age groups, scouts group, and country to participate in the different kinds of activities like parachuting or fly in different aircrafts such as hot air balloons, gliders, helicopters, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venture Club Scheme: The Venture Club program is mainly focused on young people of the age group of 15-18 years. This program comprises the knowledge and learning-based concepts for youth for developing their learning and professional skills. The Venture Scheme includes many activities like Wind Surfing, Mountain Biking, Sailing, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_BSG\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bharat Scouts And Guides (BSG) was established in the year 1914 and the founder of the \u201cScout Movement\u201d was Robert Baden Powell. The boy scouts movement was first, introduced by him in the United Kingdom after that he had organized a \u201cScout Camp\u201d in the year 1907 which took place at Brown Sea Island. This movement was spread all over the United Kingdom as well as in other parts of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, The first Scout Troops comprised three British boys which were later increased to nine more boys. This Boys Scouts Organization was formed in 1911 in nine states of India which consists of Shimla, Madras, Jabalpur, Saidpur, Bangalore, Calcutta, Allahabad, Poona, and Khadki.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the year 1911, \u201cThe Girl Guide Movement\u201d was started at Jabalpur and get expanded enormously. And in 1916 The \u201cAll India Girl Association\u201d came into existence. The huge efforts were made after independence by many leaders such as our first Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. H.N Kunzru, Our Education Minister, Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, etc., and probably, the final movement was held on 7th November 1950, which was named as \u201cBharat Scouts and Guides\u201d. Nowadays, its headquarters are based in New Delhi. And have many branches all across India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_BSG\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importance of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of BSG is to build self-confidence in youngsters. There is a lack of confidence amongst youth while participating in various programs and activities organized by BSG. A student becomes confident in every way. Even this organization also dominates the purpose of fun where young people develop their physical, social, spiritual, and intellectual skills while building a sense of communication skills, interaction skills, learning skills, leadership skills, and team spirit which helps them to grow in a better way. The BSG is \u201cOpen To All\u201d. There is no differentiation of caste, creed, religion, or gender. Everyone is treated and respected equally in BSG Camps. Also, there is some basic \u201cScouts and Guides law\u201d. The BSG mainly focused on these laws properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motto_of_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_BSG\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motto of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main motto of BSG is to Be Prepared. This means that a person should always be ready and prepare with his body and mind to perform his duty anywhere and anytime. To be active, wise, disciplined, obedient, gentle, kind, strong, and smart to handle any situation that may occur anytime. To keep your mind and body prepared to perform the right action at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_join_Scouts_and_Guides\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to join Scouts and Guides<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) require very simple steps to join in. If by chance, the BSG is in your school or college that can make your job easy as all you need to visit the BSG Officer and ask them to help you join in, and hence you will be done. But if the BSG is not conducted in your school or college then you need to search for the unit of BSG nearby you. You can make it easy by searching the BSG unit nearby you on your phone through the Google application. Then you have to visit the unit and discuss your situation with the Unit Officer. They will surely help you out to join the Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_BSG\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main benefit to joining Bharat Scouts and Guides are discussed briefly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, the main benefit of BSG is that you will be physically fit as there are many activities and parades, sports, pets through which you can maintain fitness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Secondly, BSG provides you the certificates, which can help you to join government sectors because these certificates provide some bonus points which may be very essential for you to participate in any government exam, interview, or jobs as these certificates can make your percentage better by their bonus points or from its preferences as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If anyone performs very well in the BSG activities, then one can get the chance to get an honor from the Central and State government which is such a prestigious moment for the candidate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, you can enjoy the benefit to visit new places and can explore, have adventurous activities in which you can perform and have fun also.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_register_online_for_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides_BSG\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to register online for Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply online for Bharat Scouts And Guides (BSG), you must follow the simple steps which are explained below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, all you need to visit the Official Website of Bharat Scouts and Guides. You can easily find out the form online by the name of the Rashtrapati Award Application Form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, you have to fill-up the form carefully by providing each and every information required in the form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then click the submit option to submit your application form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And hence, you will get your OTP number. Once you enter your OTP in your application within minutes you will get your confirmation message that you have successfully registered for the BSG online.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1. State the points of the Scouts Law.<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. The Scouts Law comprises of 12 principles in general:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be helpful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be loyal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be trustworthy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be friendly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be courteous.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be kind.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be obedient.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be cheerful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be thrifty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be brave.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scout should be reverent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Q2. What is the maximum age at which anyone can apply for the BSG?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. The age limit is 25 to 45 years to apply for the BSG.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. What kind of activities are performed in BSG?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. There are many kinds of adventurous as well as fun-loving activities in BSG such as parachuting, flying different aircraft, mountain biking, sailing, camping, exploring different cities and remote areas, and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. Why scouts and guides are important to students?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. The activities based on BSG are for fun purposes, help the students to stay happy, healthy and bring self-confidence, enables them to explore the world and provide better skills and knowledge, That is why the scouts and guide plays an important role in the life of students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. Why BSG, scouts shake their left hand instead of the right one?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. This is the formal way of greeting the other scouts to shake their left hand. This practice is followed all around the world by the members of scouts. The left hand is close to the heart so, as a token of friendship, the scouts shake their left hand only.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) is the national scouts and guides association of India. Its headquarters is based in New Delhi and it is recognized by The Government of India. It was founded on 7th November 1950. 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