Date: 13 March 2026

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, organized a One-Day Workshop on the Establishment of Bharat Scouts & Guides Units in Educational Institutions at the VTU campus.

The workshop aimed to encourage educational institutions to establish Scouts & Guides units, fostering leadership, discipline, teamwork, and a strong sense of social responsibility among students.

The program began with a welcome address by Ujwal U. J., Registrar (Evaluation), VTU,who emphasized the importance of value-based youth engagement and highlighted the

significant role of The Bharat Scouts and Guides in shaping responsible and service-oriented citizens.

The event was formally inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries, symbolizing knowledge, service, and leadership.

The workshop was presided over by Vidyashankar S., Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of VTU. In his address, he highlighted the importance of instilling discipline, leadership qualities, and a spirit of community service among students through movements like Scouts and Guides.

The program was graced by Gajanan Mannikeri, District Commissioner of Bharat Scouts & Guides, Belagavi District, who attended as the Chief Guest.

The workshop was further enriched by the presence and guidance of prominent members of the Scouts and Guides fraternity, including P. G. R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner,

Bharat Scouts & Guides, Karnataka; Madhusudan Aval, International Deputy Commissioner; and Prabhakar Bhat, State Organising Commissioner, Bharat Scouts & Guides, Karnataka.

Participants were provided with valuable insights into the procedures for establishing Scouts & Guides units in educational institutions and the role such initiatives play in holistic student development and nation-building

The program was compered by Poornaboudha Kadagadkai, NSS Coordinator, VTU. The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Harish Bendigeri, First Year Cell Coordinator, VTU, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, organizers, and participants for making the event meaningful and successful.