The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka, in collaboration with the National Headquarters, successfully conducted State-Level HWB (Scout Wing & Guide Wing) training course for Unit Leaders from 24th to 30th September 2025.

These training sessions were held at the Dr. Annie Besant State Training and Camping Centre, Doddaballapur, Bengaluru Rural District.

Participants:

• 143 unit leaders (08 leaders from Andhra Pradesh) (Cub Masters, Flock Leaders, Scout Masters, Guide Captains, Rover and Ranger Leaders) participated.

Camp Leaders & Staff Team:

• Sri V.M. Narayanaswamy – LT (Cub)

• Sri B. Anand Adiga – LT (Scout)

• Sri K.G. Gopalakrishna – LT (Scout)

• Sri Rajesh A.V. – LT (Rover)

• Smt. Gowrabai – LT (Bulbul)

• Smt. Shamala K.V – LT (Guide), STC (Guide)

• Smt. Sumana S.V. – LT (Ranger)

Assistant Leaders & Key Trainers:

• Sri Mahesh C.N – LT (Scout)

• Sri Nataraj A – ALT (Scout)

• Sri Vidyadhar Kuthani – ALT (Scout)

• Sri Sampath Kumar – ALT (Scout)

• Sri Nagesh R. Shivapur – LT (Scout)

• Sri Satyajit Chatterjee – ALT (Rover)

• Sri Bharati Chakravarthy – ALT (Cub)

Assistant Leaders & Key Trainers:

• Sri Gajendra Babu – HWB (Cub)

• Smt. Pushpa Vijayan – LT (Bulbul)

• Smt. B.V. Ramalatha – LT (Ranger)

• Smt. Rathna – LT (Guide)

• Smt. Saroja –ALT (Guide)

• Smt. Gayathri G – ALT (Guide)

• Smt. Jyothi – ALT (Guide)

Special thanks to the following for their support and guidance:

• Sri Chinnaswamy Reddy – LT (Scout), State Scout Commissioner (Adult Resources)

• Sri N. Srinivasan –LT (Scout),In-charge State Commissioner (Asc)

• Sri M.A. Chellaiah – Camp Coordinator, Dr. Annie Besant Training Centre.

Their dedication and expertise greatly contributed to the success of the training camp.

• The camp was conducted as per the Scheme of Training

The training included theoretical instruction, hands-on activities, group learning, and leadership development.

• Special Events & Activities:

• 28th Sept 2025: All participants undertook a residential outdoor trek starting from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Doddaballapur.

• 29th Sept 2025 at 7:30 PM: A Grand Campfire Ceremony was held, inaugurated by Sri P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner, The Bharat Scouts and Guides – Karnataka.

He commended the participants’ performances and encouraged replicating such meaningful programs at local and district levels to reinforce learning through experience.

The State-Level HWB Training Camp offered an invaluable platform for leaders to upgrade their knowledge and practical skills in water management, sustainability, and educational leadership. It fostered inter-district collaboration, discipline, and a shared commitment to building a better, more eco-conscious future through Scouting and Guiding