[/caption]News courtesy-The Hindu
Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy at the 16th National Bharat Scouts and Guides jamboree concluded at Shankarpally on Saturday.
HYDERABAD: The 16 {+t} {+h} National Scouts and Guides jamboree concluded here on Saturday amidst a call for compulsory education of all children by CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. “Education will stand you in good stead through thick and thin,” he told the large gathering of Scouts at Shankarpally in Ranga Reddy district.
The jamboree camp looked like a mini township with 2,500 tents spread over 350 acres. Scouts numbering 18,000 including 100 from Nepal, Bangladesh and France presented an enthralling culture programme. It was a gap of 57 years that Andhra Pradesh was hosting a jamboree.
‘Best days'
The Chief Minister who reviewed the parade was visibly impressed by the smart turnout of boys and girls. “I am being reminded of my own school days when I attended the Scouts and Guides and NCC camps”. He was still in touch with the friends he made at the camps.
The school days were the best days in one's life. “Once you enter college and take up job, your problems will increase,” Mr. Reddy told the children. He asked them to imbibe the spirit of unity in diversity and take forward the national integration theme. With discipline and dedication, they could achieve anything, he said.
Secondary Education Minister K. Parthasarathy said government would try to make Scouts and Guides compulsory in all schools as advised by the Governor, E.S.L.Narasimhan. Ministers -- D.Sridhar Babu, Sunita Lakshma Reddy, Sabitha Indra Reddy were also present.
Earlier, Samal Kumar Biswas, Commissioner, Scouts and Guides, said the movement started in 1907 aimed at shaping youth as responsible citizen by strengthening them mentally and physically.
The Chief Minister also laid foundation stone for 400/220 kV automated sub-station at Shankarpally (Yeddumailaram).
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