Udupi: The Udupi District Association of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka, organised a bike rally on Thursday to mark Foundation Day, Flag Day and Scouts and Guides Week.
The rally was organised to commemorate the contribution of the Scouts and Guides movement and create awareness about its activities and values among the public.
The programme was held at the premises of the Udupi District Association, where District Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar unveiled the Flag Day emblem and formally flagged off the bike rally.
The event brought together office-bearers, training officials and members of the Scouts and Guides movement, including senior Rovers and Rangers.
SP unveils Flag Day emblem
The programme began with the unveiling of the Flag Day emblem by Hariram Shankar, who also flagged off the rally.
The bike rally formed part of the celebrations marking the Foundation Day and Flag Day of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, as well as the observance of Scouts and Guides Week.
The initiative aimed to highlight the organisation’s role in promoting discipline, service, leadership and social responsibility among young people.
Scouts and Guides officials participate
Several office-bearers and representatives of the district association were present on the occasion.
Those present included District Chief Commissioner Indrali Jayakar Shetty, District Secretary Anand B. Adiga, District Training Commissioner Udaya Bhaskar Shetty, Rover In-charge Dr. Gananath Ekkar, RSL Raghavendra Nayak and Udupi Local Association Treasurer Ramesh Ambadi.
The headmaster of Kamala Bai High School and senior Rovers and Rangers also participated in the programme.
State Assistant Organising Commissioner Suman Shekhar coordinated the organisation of the event.
The celebrations highlighted the continued involvement of the Bharat Scouts and Guides in encouraging young people to embrace discipline, teamwork, community service and responsible citizenship.