Bharat Scout & Guides – Chief Minister Receives The Highest Honour At The 19th National Jamboree

Aizawl, Nov 2025: The 60th anniversary celebration of the Bharat Scouts & Guides, combined with the 19th National Jamboree, was held at Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. The event was graced by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

At the programme, the Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalduhoma, was conferred the Silver Elephant Award, the highest national distinction of the Bharat Scouts & Guides. The citation recognised his Most Exceptional Service to the Movement.

In his remarks, the Chief Minister said he was “deeply honoured and humbled to receive the Silver Elephant Award, not as a personal achievement but as a recognition of the spirit and service of the people of Mizoram—a society known for discipline, community spirit and voluntary service.” He expressed sincere gratitude to the National Award Committee and extended appreciation to Scout leaders, volunteers and mentors across India for their tireless work in shaping young minds.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the Scout and Guide Movement embodies values—discipline, self-reliance, service, leadership and character-building—that India needs in this era of rapid transformation. He reaffirmed Mizoram’s continued support to the Movement, noting that the State’s schools, communities and government are committed to strengthening youth development and nurturing young citizens who lead with integrity.

It is known that the Chief Minister is the eighth recipient from Mizoram to receive this honour. The first was Pu Hrangthanga (L) in 2000, and the most recent before the Chief Minister was Pi Lalrosangi in 2017. Today, the Chief Minister becomes the latest Mizo recipient of this prestigious national award.