Minister for Industries and Commerce Chander Parkash Ganga today said that to build a strong nation, sense of patriotism, character building and leadership qualities must be developed among youth of the nation.This was stated by the Minister during the closing ceremony of seven days basic training course for Scouts & Guides being organized by J&K State Bharat Scouts & Guides (JKSBSG) at Youth & Services Hostel Gandhi Nagar, here today.Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that Scouts & Guides activities have pivotal role in promoting patriotism, brotherhood, commandership and devotion towards serving the society.Ganga lauded the role of Scouts & Guides and called for carrying forward this noble movement in every nook and corner of the State besides introducing it in educational institutes. He said that the Scouting is contributing to the education of young people, through a value system to help build a better world where people especially the youth are self-fulfilled as individuals and playing a constructive role in society.
Responding to the demand of land for the construction of training centre of J&K State Bharat Scouts & Guides, the Minister asked the concerned authorities to identify the suitable land so that the process for the same could be initiated.State Commissioner JKSBSG I D Soni, Advisor JKSBSG Sakina Bano, Advisor JKSBSG S K Jain, Joint State Commissioner Harbans Lal Dogra besides representative of J&K Chapter of Bharat Scouts & Guides were also present on the occasion. Around 35 teachers and students from district Samba participated in the training course.