Nutrition Educator Webinar was conducted on 10th May 2026. Dr. Bhashini, BNYS, MD, Nutrition and Food Science Dept., SDM Naturopathy and Yogic Science College, Ujire attended as a Resource person. 301 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders were participated.

State Level Youth Conference

State Level Youth Conference was organized under the guidance of Dr. P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner from 12th to 16th May 2026 at Sri Kondajji Basappa Scouts and Guides State Training and Camping Centre, Kondajji, Davanagere District. Totally, 38 Youth Committee members and Staff’s were participated.

In the Conference various sessions are conducted on Leadership, Disaster Management, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), Digital Initiatives, Media Management and use of Artificial Intelligence in Scouting.

The participants were actively participated in Group discussions, District presentations, adventure activities and future action planning programmes.

Resource persons from the State and National Headquarters provided guidance on Youth empowerment, Community service and skill development. Representatives from various districts shared their best practices and new projects from their districts.

Sri Karthik Ramachandra, President of State Youth Committee, Smt B.V. Latha, Shashank D. Murki, Chidanand were Assisted in the Conference.

State Level Basic and Advance Training Course for Commissioners

State Level Commissioners Basic and Advance Training Course was organized from 12th to 16th May 2026 at Sri Kondajji Basappa Scouts and Guides State Training and Camping Centre, Kondajji, Davanagere District. 34 participants were participated from various Districts.

Dr. B. Ramesh Patnayak, LT(S), Rayapura Chattisghar, Leader of the Course for Advance Course and Dr. S. Jamsheed Mohaddin, LT(S), Tamilnadu, Leader of the Basic Course. Sri S.S. Ray, DDSLT, BS&G, National Training Centre, Pachmarhi, Madhyapradesh Coordinator for the Training Courses.

State Level Nature Study and Trekking Camp

State Level Nature Study and Trekking Camp was successfully conducted from 16th to 20th May 2026 at Kumaraswamy Vidyalaya, Subramanya, Panja, Dakshina Kannada District. 21 Scouts, 5 Guides, 42 Rovers, 34 Rangers and 7 Unit Leaders, totally 109 participants were participated from 17 Districts.

On 16th May 2026, Sri Anjaneya Reddy, PSI, Subramanya inaugurated the camp by lighting the lamp. Sri Ganesh Prasad, Presient, Kumarswamy Vidyalaya, Subramanya presided over the programme.

On 17th May 2026, Sri Bhuvanesh Kaikamba, a member of the National Wildlife Crime Protection Corps gave session on the topic of Wildlife Conservation and Challenges. Later Dr. Narendra Rai Derla, Retired Professor gave special session on “Nature and We”. Dr. Ravindranath Aital gave the session on “Snake and We”.

On 18th May 2026, Trekking was started for 32 km, visited Kulkunda, Basaveshwar Temple, CPCRI and International Coconut Research Center. In the ICRC, Scientists and Officers gave the information about Coconut, Agriculture, etc. Then visited nearby Temples.

On 19th May 2026, Dr Shashidhar Hassanadka, Naturopathy and Yoga specialist conducted the Yoga practice and Pranayama to relieve the pain of Trekking.

On 20th May 2026, All faith prayer and closing ceremony was conducted. In the Programme Dr. P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner gave the information about importance of Nature and Awareness about Nature.

Children’s Mental Problems and Solutions Webinar was conducted on 17th May 2026. Kum. Kavya M, BA, MSC- Clinical and Counselling Psychology, Asst. Professor, SDM Naturopathy and Yogic Science College, Ujire attended as a Resource person. 350 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders were participated.

74th Assistant Leader Trainer Training Course (Guide Wing)

State Level Assistant Leader Trainer Training Course for Guide Wing was organized from 17th to 23rd May 2026 at Sri Kondajji Basappa Scouts and Guides State Training and Camping Centre, Kondajji, Davanagere District. 65 participants from 27 Districts were participated.

Smt Geetha Nataraj, LT(G) & State Commissioner(G), Karnataka and Smt Bhavani, LT(G), Tamilnadu were Leaders of the Courses. In the courses, sessions were conducted as per the Scheme of Training.

State Level Basic and Advance Training Courses

State Level Basic and Advance Training Courses for Cub Master, Flock Leader, Scout Master, Guide Captain, Rover Scout Leader and Ranger Leader were organized from 20th to 26th May 2026 at Dr. Annie Besant Scouts and Guides State Training and Camping Center, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural District. 97 participants were participated.

Smt Bharati Chakravarthi, ALT(C), Sri J. Chakravarthi, LT(S), Smt Chetana Patil, ALT(C), Sri C.N. Mahesh, LT(S), Sri Rajesh Avalakki, LT(R), Sri Nagesh R. Shivapur, LT(S), Smt Gowrabai, LT(F), Smt Meenakshamma, LT(F), Smt Gayathri G, ALT(G), Smt Jayalakshmi, ALT(G) and Smt B.V Ramalatha, LT(R) were Leaders of the Courses. In the courses, sessions were conducted as per the Scheme of Training.

VISION- 2034

VISION-2034 Echo Workshop was organized from 23rd to 26th May 2026 at Dr. Annie Besant Scouts and Guides State Training and Camping Center, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural District.

More than 150 District Chief Commissioners, District Commissioners(S&G), District Secretaries, Asst. District Commissioners, District Headquarter Commissioners, LA Secretaries and State Office Bearers were participated.

Under the guidance of Dr. P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner and Sri A.S. Madhusudan Awala, Deputy International Commissioner, Sri Analendra Sharma, Assistant Director (YP),

National Headquarters participated as Leader of the Workshop.In the workshop, discussed the VISION statement of Karnataka State, Highlights, Objectives, Action plan for achieving the Objectives, etc. and prepared a draft on Education system, Governance, Finance, Public relations and partnership, Growth etc.

Also Discussed about SWOT- Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats, Strategic Priorities- Educational Method, Governance, Finance, Communication, Branding & Partnership, Diversity & Inclusion, Membership Growth and Objectives and Action Plans of these subjects are decided with Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic & Time Bond.

Sri K. Gangappagowda, State Secretary was the director of the Workshop. Sri B.K. Basavaraj, ASC(S), Smt Geetha Nataraj, SC(G), Smt Radha Venkatesh, ASC(G), Smt Mukta B. Kagali, HQC(G), Sri Bharashetty, LT(S) were Assisted the Workshop.

Closing Ceremony was conducted on 26th May 2026. A VISION-2034 Recommendation Committee has been formed and the members presented the suggestions made by the Committee to the State Chief Commissioner.

The State Chief Commissioner said that everyone should cooperate for the active implementation of VISION-2034 and Office Bearers Should provide time and cooperation for the implementation at Local, District and State level.

The Role of Society in Environmental Protection Webinar was conducted on 24th May 2026. Sri Shrinivasalu, IAS, Principal Secretary of Forest, Ecology and Environment, Government of Karnataka attended as a Resource person. 290 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders were participated.

State Training Committee Meeting

State Training Committee Meeting was conducted on 25th May 2026 at Dr. Annie Besant Scouts and Guides State Training and Camping Center, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural District. Sri C.S. Reddy, State Commissioner(S) Adult Resource presided over the meeting.Smt Geetha Nataraj, State Commissioner(G), Smt Ramalatha B.V, State Commissioner(G) Adult Resource, Sri N. Shrinivasan, Sri K. Gangappagowda, State Secretary, Sri M.S Sathish, STC(S&G) and SOC(S&G) were present.

State Adult Resource Committee Meeting

State Adult Resource Committee Meeting was conducted on 25th May 2026 at Dr. Annie Besant Scouts and Guides State Training and Camping Center, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural District.

In this meeting, discussed about upcoming Scout-Guide Activities, Programmes, Camps, Trainings and etc.

Sri C.S. Reddy, State Commissioner(S) Adult Resource, Smt Ramalatha B.V, State Commissioner(G) Adult Resource, Smt Geetha Nataraj, State Commissioner(G), Sri B.K. Basavaraj, ASC(S), Sri M.S Sathish and committee members were present.

Felicitation Programme – Kum. Ananya

Kum. Ananya, granddaughter of Dr. G.S. Shivarudrappa, National Poet, who has become the First Woman and the Second fastest rower to row the Atlantic Ocean for a total of 52 days from 11th December 2024 to 7th February 2025, completing 3000 miles and setting a World record by rowing boat with muscle power without using fuel, electricity or wing power. An interaction with her and sharing exciting experience of the adventure journey and a Felicitation programme was organized on 30th May 2026 at Kondajji Basappa Auditorium, State Headquarters, Shanthigruha, Palace Road, Bengaluru.

Welcome Dance done by Kum. Sinchana M. Bhat. Later, Kum. Ananya felicitated by Dr. P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner and Office Bearers. Then she shared her entire experience of the Adventure Journey of 52 days to the Atlantic Ocean and motivated the Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers to achieve in their field.

Dr. P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner appreciated and Felicitated Kum. Ananya and speech about her achievements.

Smt Nirmala C. Yaligar, Retired Director of Dooradarshan and Sri Mohan Kumar Kondajji, ASC(S) were chief guests. Smt Geetha Nataraj, State Commissioner(G) Presided over the programme.

In the programme, more than 350 Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers, State Office Bearers, District Office Bearers, office staffs were participated.

Environment and We Webinar was conducted on 31st May 2026. Dr. Narendra Rai Derla, Retired Kannada Professor, Farmer and columnists, Putturu, Dakshina Kannada District attended as a Resource person. 265 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Unit Leaders were participated.

Report Of Vision- 2034 Echo Workshop Conducted By The Bharat Scouts And Guides, Karnataka From 23rd To 26th May 2026 At Dr. Annie Besant S&G State Training Center, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural District.

VISION-2034 Echo Workshop was organized from 23rd to 26th May 2026 at Dr. Annie Besant Scouts and Guides State Training and Camping Center, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural District.

More than 150 District Chief Commissioners, District Commissioners(S&G), District Secretaries, Asst. District Commissioners, District Headquarter Commissioners, LA Secretaries and State Office Bearers were participated.

Under the guidance of Dr. P.G.R. Sindhia, State Chief Commissioner and Sri A.S. Madhusudan Awala, Deputy International Commissioner, Sri Analendra Sharma, Assistant Director (YP), National Headquarters participated as Leader of the Workshop.

In the workshop, discussed the VISION statement of Karnataka State, Highlights, Objectives, Action plan for achieving the Objectives, etc. and prepared a draft on Education system, Governance, Finance, Public relations and partnership, Growth etc.

Also Discussed about SWOT- Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats, Strategic Priorities- Educational Method, Governance, Finance, Communication, Branding & Partnership, Diversity & Inclusion, Membership Growth and Objectives and Action Plans of these subjects are decided with Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic & Time Bond.

Sri K. Gangappagowda, State Secretary was the director of the Workshop. Sri B.K. Basavaraj, ASC(S), Smt Geetha Nataraj, SC(G), Smt Radha Venkatesh, ASC(G), Smt Mukta B. Kagali, HQC(G), Sri Bharashetty, LT(S) were Assisted the Workshop.

Closing Ceremony was conducted on 26th May 2026. A VISION-2034 Recommendation Committee has been formed and the members presented the suggestions made by the Committee to the State Chief Commissioner.

The State Chief Commissioner said that everyone should cooperate for the active implementation of VISION-2034 and Office Bearers Should provide time and cooperation for the implementation at Local, District and State level.