AIMS, POLICY, RULES AND ORGANISATION PART - I - GENERAL CHAPTER I 1. Our Fundamenta !

"a# De$%n%t%&n ' The Bharat Scouts & Guide is a Voluntary, non- political, educational Movement for young people, open to all without distinction of orign, race or creed, in accordance with the purpose, principles and method conceived by the founder ord Baden !owell in "#$%& "(# Pur)&!e The purpose of the Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spritual potentials as individuals,as responsible citi'ens and as members of the local, national and international communities& "*# Pr%*%) e! The Scout( Guide Movement is based on the following principles& Dut+ t& G&d )dherence to spritual principles, loyalty to the religion that e*presses them and acceptance of the duties resulting there from& N&te' The word +,harma+ may be substituted for the word +God + if so desired& Dut+ t& Ot,er! ' oyalty to one-s country in harmony with the promotion of local, national and international peace, understanding, co- operation& !articipation in the development of society with recognition and respect for the dignity of one-s fellow men and for the integrity of the natural world& Dut+ t& Se $ .esponsibility for the development of oneself& -. T,e Met,&d The Scout(Guide Method is a system of progressive self- education through / ) !romise aw earning by doing & Membership of small groups under adult leader ship involving progressive discovery and acceplance of responsiblitity and trining towords self govermeent directed towards the development of chracter and the ac0uisition of competence, self reliance, dependability and capacities both to co-operate and lead& !rogressive and stimulating programmes of various activities besed on the interests of participants including games, useful s1ills and services to the community ta1ing place largely in an outdoor setting in contact with nature& .. T,e Pr&m%!e 2a3 The !romise for the Scout and the .overis + 4n my honour, 5 promise that 5 will do my bestTo do my duty to God6 and my country To help other people and To obey the Scout aw+& 2b3 The promise for the Guide and the .anger is + 4n my honour, 5 promise that 5 will do my best

To do my duty to God6 and my country To help other people and To obey thee Guide aw+& 2c3 The !romise for the 7ub is +5 !romise to do my best To do my duty to God and my country To 1eep the 7ub aw and To do a good turn everyday& 2d3 The promise for the Bulbul is +5 !romise to do my best To do my duty to God and my country To 1eep thee Bulbul aw and To do a good turn every day+ 8ote/ " 6 The 9ord +,harma+ may be substituted for the word +God+, if so desired& 8ote : / The !romise is to bemade onthe occasion of the 5nvestiture and in the case of a .over or .anger who is already a Scout or Guide, the !romise is to be reaffirmed& ;& The aw for the Scout and the .over is / 2i3 ) Scout is trustworthy& 2ii3 ) Scout is loyal& 2iii3 ) Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout& 2iv3 ) Scout is courteous& 2v3 ) Scout is a friend to animals and loves nature& 2vi3 ) Scout is disciplined and helps protect public property& 2vii3 ) Scout is a courageous& 2viii3 ) Scout is thrifty& 2i*3 ) Scout is pure inthought , word and deed& 2b3The aw for the Guide and the .anger is / 2i3 ) Gide is trustworthy& 2ii3 ) Guide is loyal& 2iii3 ) Guide a friend to all and a sister to every other Guide& 2iv3 ) Guidee is courteous& 2v3 ) Guid is friend to animals and loves natur & 2vi3 ) Guidee is disiplined and helps protect pub lic property& 2vii3 ) Guide is courageous & 2viii3 ) Guide is thirfty& 2i*3 ) Guide is pure in thought, word and deed& 2c3The aw for the Cu( is2i3 The 7ub gives in to the elders& 2ii3 The 7ub is clean and couteous&

2d3The aw for the /u (u is 2i3 The Bulbul gives in to the elders& 2ii3 The Bulbul is cleean and courteous& 0. C,ara*ter ' The )ssociation is a Scciety .egistered under the Societies .egistration )ct and is a non-official organisation and is non-political, non- sectarian and non- communal in character& 1. Mem(er!,%) ' 2"3 The Membership of the )ssociation is open to citi'ens of 5ndia, who subscribe to the !urpose and 4b<ects& provided that any citi'en of any other nationality residing for the time being in 5ndia may be admitted as a mamber on the recommendation of the State 7hief 7ommissioner and with the approval of the 8ational 7ommissioner& !rovided further that such person subscribes to the scout or Guide promise as hereunder / 4n my =onour 5 promise that 5 will do my best To do my duty to God 6 and 5ndia To halp other people and To obey the Scout ( Guide aw+ 8ote 6 The word ,harma may be substitued for the word +God+, if so desired, -. Mem(er! ' "a# Genera Mem(er! ' "%# /ene$%*%ar%e! i & e& 7ubs ( Bulbuls ( Guides, .overs( .angers, Sea Scuots ( Sea Guides, Sea .overs ( Sea .engers, )ir Scouts ( )ir Guides, )ir .overs( )ir .angers regitered as such& 2ii3 )dult eaders, Scuoters, Guiders, 7ommissioners, who hold valid warrants and Trainers who hold =onourable 7harges in force& "(# L%$e Mem(er! are those who are admitted as such by the 8ational >*ective 7ommittee and who have paid )nnual Subscription ?ee as prescribed and shall include )dult eaders provided further that they are not in arrears& "*# Ord%nar+ Mem(er! are those who are admitted as such by the 8ational >*ecutive 7ommittee for their meritorious contribution to the Movement & "e# T,e /,arat S*&ut! and Gu%de! Fe &2!. N&te '- 7ategories mentioned in 2a3 2i3 2d3 and 2e3 shll not be eligible to participate in the election of the )ssociation at any level& "$#Term%nat%&n &$ Mem(er!,%) '5f any member is held guilty of criminal offence involving moral turpitude, his(her membership shall be terminated, and any award ( privilege shall be withdrawn & 3. G&4ern%n5 /&d+ ' The Management of the affairs of the Bharat Scouta & Guides vests in the 8ation >*ecutive 7ommittee in accordance with the .ules and .egulations for the time being in force & CHAPTER II

1. T,e Em( em The >mblem of the Bharat Scouts and Guides is the ?leur- de- lis superimposed by the Trefoil with )sho1 7ha1ra in the 7entre of the Trefoil & The ratio of the length and breadth of the >mblem shall be @/:& ?leur- de- lis symbolises Scout 9ing& Trefoil Symbolises Guide 9ing& )sho1 7ha1ra Symbolises 5ndia& =ori'ontal Band Symbolises 9orld Brotherhood& -. "I# Ot,er Em( em!' Besides the >mblem of the Bharat Scouts and Guides thwe other >mblems which may be adopted are / 2i3 8ational >mblem 2ii3 State >mblem 2iii3 ,istrict >mblem 2iv3 ocal )ssociation >mblem 2:3 The 8ational and State >mblems shall be approved by 8attional >*ecutive 7ommittee& 2@3 The ,istrict >mblem, the ocal )ssociation >mblem and the Group >mblem shall be approved by the State >*ecutive 7ommittee & 2;3 The )pplication for approval of the State >mblem shall be made to the 8ational 9*ecutive 7ommittee with a specimen design of the >mblem& The application for the ,istrict >mblem shall be made to the State >*ecutive 7ommittee with the specimen design of the >mnlem&The ocal )ssocition >mblem or Group >mblem shall be submitted to the State >*ecutive 7ommittee together with thew specimen design of the >mblem through proper channel & 2A3 The >mblem may be issued to mar1 special occasion or event such as Bamboree, 7amporee, Seminar, 7onference and .ally& Such >mblem shall be used during the event and for a period of one year after the event& 2C3 The si'e of the >mblem shall not e*ceed A cms& in length or breadth or diameter& The >mblem shall be emblem actic in character and shall not contain the name or initials of any person& 2%3 The >mblem shall be worn in such manner or on such occasion as may be directed & ..T,e 6&r d /ad5e ' 2"3 2a3 The9orld Scout Badge shall be of such design and colour as decided by the 9orld Scout Bureau & 2b The 9orld Scout Badge is a cloth badge or a metal badge& 2c3 The cloth 9orld Scout Badge when worn shall be worn on the uniform in the centre of the right po1et and the metal badge may be worn in mufti& 2d3 >very enrolled member is eliginle to wear the 9orld Scout Badge&

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The 9orld Guide Badge shall be of such design and colour as decided by the 9orld Bureau of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts& 2b3 The 9orld Guide Badge is a metal badge blue in colour with a golden Trefoil at the center& 7. T,e F a5! ' "1# T,e Nat%&na F a5 'The 8ational flag is a tricolour rectangular panel, made up of three rectangular panels of e0ual width D the colour of the top panel is saffron 21esari3and of the bottom panel is green, the middle panel is white, having in the centre the design of the )sho1a 7ha1ra in navy blue& The 7ha1ra shall be screen printed or otherwise printed on both sides of the ?lag or stenciled or suitably embroidered on both sides in all cases& Saffron colour denotes renunciation and sacrificeD the white in the centre denotes purity, the path of truth to guide our conductD the green shows prospertyD )sho1a 7ha1ra in the centre of the panel is the wheel of the law of ,harmaD it ,enotes progress& "-# T,e 6&r d S*&ut F a5 ' The 9orld Scout ?lag consists of the 9orld Scout Badge in white encircled by a white cord, the ends of which are tied with a reef 1not, set on purple bac1 groundD the si'e of the flag will be in the ratio of @/:& ".# T,e 6&r d Gu%de F a5 ' The 9orld Scout ?lag consists of the Golden 9orld Trefoil on the left upper corner on a bright blue field & The three leaves represent the three fold promise as originally laid down by the ?ounder& The flame represents flame of the love for humanity& The vein pointing upwards represents the compass needle pointing the way& The two stars represent the promise and aw& The outer circle represent our world wide association& The golden yellow Trefoil on a bright blue bac1ground represent the Sun shining over the children of the world& ) bla'e of white on the lower righhand corner represents peace that Girl Guides and Girl Scouts of the world over are striving to achieve& The white bla'e is crowned by three golden s0uares symbolic of three fold Guide !romise& The si'e of the flag will be in the ratio @/:& "7# T,e /,arat S*&ut! and Gu%de! F a5 ' The Bharat Scouts and Guides flag shall be in dar1 blue colour, the >mblem in yellow colour shall be in the centre of the flag with )sho1a 7ha1ra in blue colour D the si'e of the ?lag shall be "E$ cm & in length and ":$ cms& in width D the >mblem shall be ;Acms * @$ cms& "0# Gr&u) F a5 ' The Group ?lag which is the same as about shall be ":$ cms * E$ cms& The >mblem shall be @$ cm * :$cms D the name of the Group shall be written in yellow colour below the emblem in staright line and the name of the State shall be written in yellow below the name of the group & 2C3 The Scouts and Guides may use the 8ational flag, the Bharat Scouts and Guides flag, the 9orld Scout flag, the 9orld Guide ?lag, the Group flag and !atrol flag& 2%3 The 8ational flag shall be used on such occasion and in such manner as are in accordance with the rules made by the Govermment & 2E3 The 9orld Scout or the 9orld Guide flag may be used on appropriate occasions and when used they shall fly at lower levwl than the 8ational flag at its laft and at higher level than the Bharat Scouts and Guides flag at its right& 9hen the 8ational flag and the Bharat Scouts and Guides flag are flown simultaneously, the Bharat Scouts and

Guidesflag shall fly at lower level than the 8ational flag at its left& 9hen the Group flag is flown it shall be flown separately by the Group& 2#3 The !atrol flag shall be traingular in shape white in colour with !atrol >mblem in red colour, the length of the base shall be :$ cms& and the length of the two sides shall be @$cms & each&5t may be carried by the !atrol eader& 2"$3 The flag must be treated with reverence at all times& 2""3 The flag pole shall be sloped over the right shoulder and the flag gathered in& 5n March !ast it shall be held vertically and the fly end must be held with the right hand& The flag must fly freely at the saluting base & 2":3 The Bharat Scouts and Guides flag shall be dipped to the !resident of the 5ndian .epublic D it shall be dipped when the 8ational )nthem is played e*cept when the !resident of the 5ndia .epublic is present & The Bharat Scouts and Guides ?lag or the Group ?lag may be dipped to the !resident or the 8ational 7ommissioner of the Bharat Scouts and Guides& 0. Re %5%&u! and M&ra P& %*+ &$ t,e S*&ut and Gu%de M&4ement. 2"3 The .eligious and the Moral !olicy of theScout and Guide Movement is based on reverence to God or ,harma, as the case may be& 2:3 The Bharat Scouts and Guides Movement is noncommunal and sectarian in character& 2@3 each Scout and Guide is free to profess and practise his or her religion & 2;3 >ach Scout and Guide is entitled to freedon of conscience& 2A3 >ach Scout and Guide shall practise to lerence and respect the faith of the other Scouts and Guides& 2C3 9here a Group consists of members of one particular religious, the Group eader may arrange if so desired for such religious observance and provide for such religious instruction as are common to the members of the Group & 2%3 9here a Group consists of Scouts ( Guides who profess different faiths the Group eader may encourage and prpvide facilities for the observation of the respective practicesD but shall not hold any common religious service or practice& 2E3 5n a camp or at any rally or in other function any form of daily prayer must be simple and non denomintional and attendance must be voluntary & 1. S*&ut!8 O2n and Gu%de!8 O2n. Scuots- 4wn and Guides- own are held for full realisation of the Scouts- and Guides- ,uty to God or ,harma and the !romise and the law & 3. F%nan*%a P& %*+ ' 2"3 The Bharat Scouts and Guides )ssociation is voluntary and non-official in character & 2:3 The income of the 8ational )ssociation shall consist of income from the properties of the )ssociation, if any& )ffiliation ?ees and individual .egistration ?ees, subscription from the Members, donation and contributions from the public, special funds

raised from time to time and grants from the Goverment,7entral and state and 7ontri butions from local authorities and other sources& 2@3 The 5ncome of the State )ssociation shall consist of income from the properties of the State )ssociation, if any , registration ?ees, 5ndividual .egistration ?ees,subscriptions, donations, contributions, special funds raised from time to time, grantsn from the State Goverment and the 8ational )ssociation and contributions from distrct or local authorities and other sources& 2;3 The income of the ,istrict or ,ivisional )ssociation as the case may be shall consist of income from the properties of the ,istrict or ,ivisional )ssociation, if any, subscriptions, donattions and contributions, special funds raised from time to time , .egistration ?ees, .enewal ?ees, and 5ndividual .egistration ?ees, and other sources, if any& 2A3 The 5ncome of the ocasl )ssociation shall consist of income from the properties of the ocal )ssociation, if any ,subscriptions,donations and contributions, special funds raiased from time to time, .egistration ?ees, .enewal ?ees and 5ndividual .egistration ?ees, and other sources, if any& 2C3 The Group mincome shall consist of income from properties, if any, subscription, donations and contributions, special funds nraised from time to time and other sources, if any& 2%3 The State )ssociation, the ,istrict or ,ivisional )ssociation or the ocal )ssociation or the Groiup shall raise funds only within their respecttive areas& 2E3 5t is the cardinal1 principle of the Scout and Guide Movementthat a Scout or a Guide shall earn momey, but shall not solicit money& ) Scout or Guide shall not engage himself or herself or participate in street sales or collection e*cept with thw permission of the State 7hief 7ommissioner and under the supervision of the concerned ocal or ,istrct or ,ivisional )ssociation& 9 T,e S*&ut 6%n5 T,e Gu%de 6%n5 ' 2"3 9henever and wherever the 8ational )ssociation the State )ssociation, the ,istridt or ,ivisional )ssociation and the ocal )ssociation consists of Scouts anbd Guides, there shall be a Scout 9ing and a Guide 9ing& 2:3 There shall be no common membership of boys and girls in !ac1 , ?loc1, Troop , 7ompany, 7rew, Team and Group, in other words !ac1, Troop and 7rew are meant for boys, whereas ?loc1, 7ompany and Team shall consist of girls and there shall be a separate Group for !ac1, Troop and 7rew and a separate Group for ?loc1, company and Team & 2@3 Though separate, perfect co-operation, harmony and cordiality shall prevail between the Scout 9ing and the Guide 9ing& 2;3 Training shall be separate for boys girls all levelsD training of 7ommissioners may be separate or commonD training Scouters and Guiders shall be- separate e*eept in the case of special courses for which special permission of the 8ational 7ommissioner or the State 7hief 7ommissioner as the case may be is necessaryD boys and girls may, however, be brought together at .allies and at other special functions with the permission

of the concerned ,7s, >*change of Scout and Guide instructirs is also permissible with the approval of the concernad 7ommissioners& :. E;terna Re at%&n! ' 2"3 The 8ational )ssociation is affiliated to the 9orld 4rganisation of Scout Movement and the 9orld )ssociation of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts& 2:3 The 8ational )ssociation maintains friendly and cordial relations with other 8ational 4rgenisations of similar character and purpose & 1<. Re5%!trat%&n &$ Ind%an Gr&u)!= A!!&*%at%&n! ' )ny unit or )ssociation of 5ndian 7ubs, Scouts, .overs(Bulbuls, Guide, .angers functioning outside 5ndia may be registered as such with the 8ational =ead0uarters on the recommendation of the 8ational 7ommissioner either as a lone unit or as an 4verseas ,istrict )ssociation& CHAPTER III "& The 8ational )ssociation is a Society registered under the Societies .egistrtion )ct FF5 of "EC$ & :& The State )ssociation is affiliated to the 8ational, )ssociationD the State )ssociation shall pay the prescribed )ffiliation ?ee and )nnual .enewal ?ee& @& The ,istrict or ,ivisional and the ocal )ssociation shall be registered with the State )ssociation& The ,istrict or ,ivisional )ssociation and ocal )ssociation shall pay prescribed .egistration ?ee and the )nnual .enewal ?ee& 7. Re5%!trt%&n &$ a Gr&u) ' ) Group is registered with the State )ssociation through the ocal )ssociation( ,istrict )ssociationDthe Group shall pay the .egistration and .enewal fees as fi*ed by the respective )ssociation and the 5ndividual .egistration ?ees as fi*ed by the State )ssociation & 0. Re5%!trat%&n &$ a L&n5 Gr&u) ' ) one Group may, for special reasons, be registered directly with the State )ssociation, on the recommendation of the concerned ,istrict 7ommissioner& The one Group shall pay the registrtion ?ee, 5ndividual .egistrtion ?ee and )nnual .enewal ?ee& 1. Can*e at%&n &$ Re5%!rat%&n ' 2a3 The State 7hief 7ommissioner may, either suo moto or on the recommendation of the concerned ocal )ssociation or ,istrict or ,ivisional )ssociation or the ,istrict or ,ivisional 7ommissioner& suspend the registration of a GroupD on such suspension an en0uiry by such person and on such line as may be directed shall be consductedD the Group shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to ma1e representation at such en0uiryD on commissioner may either withdraw the suspension or for reasons to be recorded cecel the registrtion of the Group& 2b3 The concerned ,istrict 7ommissioer or the ,ivisional or ,istrict )ssociation or ocal )ssociation may suspend the registration of a Group D on such nsuspension an en0uiry by such person and on such lines as may be directed shall be conductedD at such en0uiry the Group shall be given an opportunity to be heard and ma1e representationD on completion of such en0uiry the concerned ,istrict 7ommissionar may ma1e recommendation to the State 7hief 7ommissioner for cancallation of registation of the Group and the State 7hief 7ommissioner may on perusal of the papers or on such

further en0uiry as he may hold or direc eitherD withdraw the suspension or cancel the registretion of the Group& 2c3 )gainst the order of suspension by the ,istrict 7ommissioner or ,istict or ,ivisional )ssociation or ocal )ssociation an appeal shall lie with the State 7hief 7ommissioner and the State 7hief 7ommissioner may on such en0uiry as he may direct& withdraw the suspension CHAPTER I> 6ARRANTS "& >very appointment to every >*ecutive .an1 shall be made by a 9arrant& :& The 8ational 7ommissiner shall issue a warrant to& 2i3 The 7hief 7ommissioner of Scouts& 2ii3 The 7hief 7ommissioner of Guides, and 2iii3 The State 7hief 7ommissioners& @& ) warrant signed by the 8ational 7ommissioner and the concerned 7hief 7ommissioner shall be issued to& 2i3 The 5nternational 7ommissioner of Scouts& 2ii3 The 5nternational 7ommissioner of Guides 2iii3 The ,eputy 7hief 7ommissioner of Scouts& 2iv3 The ,eputy 7hief 7ommissioners of Guides& 2v3 8ational =ead0uarters 7ommissiners& 2vi3 ,irector 2vii3 Boint ,irector 2Support Services3 2viii3 Boint ,irector of Scouts 2?ield 4perations3 2i*3 <oint ,irector of Guides 2?ield 4perrations3 2*3 ,eputy ,irector of Scouts 2Boy 4perations3 2*i3 ,eputy ,irector of Guides 2Girl !rogramme3 2*ii3 ,eputy ,irector of Scouts 25&eader Traninig3 2*iii3 ,eputy ,irector of Guides 25& eader Traninig3 2*iv3 ,eputy ,irector of Scouts 2!ro<ects3 2*v3 ,eputy ,irector of Guides 2!ro<ects3 2*vi3 )ssistant ,irectors 2*vii3 .egional 4rganising 7ommissioners of Scouts 2*viii3 .egional 4rganising 7ommissioners of Guides& 2*i*3 The State 7ommissioners of Scouts & 2**3 The State 7ommissioners of Guides& ;& ) warrant signed by the State 7hief 7ommissioner and the concerned State 7ommissioner shall be is sued to& 2i3 =ead0uarters 7ommissioners of Scouts& 2ii3 =ead0uarters 7ommissioners of Guides& 2iii3 )ssistant State 7ommissioners of Scouts& 2iv3 )ssistant State 7ommissioners of Guides& 2v3 The ,istrict 7hief 7ommissioners&

2vi3 The ,istrict or ,ivisional 7ommissioners of Scouts& 2vii3 The ,istrict or ,ivisional 7ommissioners of Guides& 2viii3The State 4reganising 7ommissioner of Scouts& 2i*3 The State 4rganising 7ommissioner of Guides& 2*3 The <oin or )ssistant State 4rganising 7ommis-sioner of Guides& 2*i3 The <oint or )ssistant State 4rganising 7ommissioner of Guides& 2*ii3 The State Training 7ommissioner of Scouts& 2*iii3The State Training 7ommissioner of Guides& 2*iv3 The )ssistant State Training 7ommissioner of Scouts& 2vv3 The )ssistant State Training 7ommissiner of Guides& 2*vi3 The ,istict 4rganising 7ommissiners 4f Scouts& 2*vii3 The ,istrict 4rganising 7ommissiners of Guides& 2*viii3The ,istrict Training 7ommissioners of Scouts& 2*i*3 The ,istrict Training 7ommissioners of Guides& 2**3 The )ssistant ,istrict 7ommissioners of Scouts& 2**i3 The )ssistant ,istrict 7ommissioners of Guides& 2**ii3 The ,istrict =ead0uarters 7ommissioners of Scouts& 2**iii3The ,istrict =ead0uarters- 7ommissioners of Guides& 2**iv3The 9arden for the 7amp Sites& 2**v3 )ssistant 9arden for the 7amp sites& 2**vi3The Group Scouters& 2**vii3The Group Guiders& A& The warrant will be valid for the period for which a person is appointed or elected as the case may be, in the case of stipendiary 7ommissioners, the warrant shall be valid for the term of appointment& C& 4n the e*piry of warrant of efflu* of tiome the holder shall continue to perform the function and duties till a succerssor is appointed, unless otherwise directed& %& 8otwithstanding the period mentioned in the warrant, the warrant shall cease to be in force when the holder discontinues or fails to perform the functions and duties for which the warrant is issued& E& !luralities/ 8o person shall be eligible to hold two or more warrants at the same time and no person shall be eligible to hold a warrant of any other ran1 at the same time& !rovided the 8ational 7ommissioner or the State 7hief 7ommissioner, as the case may be, in any e*ceptional case, and in the interest of the Movement, permit any person to hold more than one warrant or a warranted ran1 and any other ran1& !rovided, however, no person shall hold a warrant of more than one State )ssociation& :. Pr&*edure $&r %!!ue &$ 6arrant! ' )& 2i3 7onsent in the !roforma prescribed is necessary for warrant for the ran1 of 7hief 7ommissioner of Scoutsn and 7hief 7ommissioner of Guides, these warrants shall be issued by the 8ational 7ommissioner&

2ii3 )s soon as appointment is made for any other ran1 of 7ommissioner at the 8ational evel 2on the receipt of the consent in the proforma prescribed3 warrants shall be prepered by the ,irector and placed for the signature of the concerned 7hief 7ommissioner and the 8ational 7ommissioner& B& 2i3 )s soon as election is completed for the ran1 of State 7hief 7ommissioner, the declaration of the result by the .eturning 4fficer along with a .e0uest letter and a declaration in the proforma prescribed from the 8ational 7ommissioner for issue of warrant& 2ii3 State 7hief 7ommissioner recommends the names of State 7ommissiner of Scouts and State 7ommissioner of Guides along with a re0uest the proforma prescribed to the 8ational 7ommissiner for issue of 9arrant& 2iii3 )s soon as appointment is made for any other ran1 of 7ommissioner at State level the Secretary shall place the warrant alongwith a re0uest - the proforma prescribed before the concerned State 7ommissioner and the State 7hief 7ommissioner for signature and issue& 2iv3 )s soon as appointment is made for ,istrict 7hief 7ommissioner, ,istrict or ,ivisional 7ommissioner of Scouts( Guides, the Secretary shall place the warrant alongwith a re0uest proforma prescribed before the concerned State 7ommissioner and the State 7hief 7ommissioner for signature and issue& 2v3 )s soon appointment is made foer ,istrict 4rganising 7ommissioner of Scouts( Guides, ,istrict Training 7ommissioners of Scouts( Guides of ,istrict and ocal )ssociation, the Secretary shall place the warrant alongwith re0uest in the proforma presecribed before the concerned State 7ommissioner and the State 7hief 7ommissioner for signature and issue& 2vi3 5n the case of warrant for Gorup eader 2Scout3 and Group eader 2Guide3 of sponsored Group, applications duly recommended by the concerned sponsoring authority will be sent in the prescribed proforma & 5n case of warrants for Scuoters or Guiders of such Group, applications recommended by the sponsoring authoruty and the Group eader 2Scout3 Group eader 2Guide3 will be send in the prescribed proforma& 2vii3 5n case of warrants for Scouters or Guiders of 4pen Groups& application shall be made by the 7hairman of the Group 7ommittee on the recommendation of the Group eader in the prescribed proforma& 2viii3 5f any application for issue of warrant under clause& 2vii3 above is refused by ,)( ) as the case may be, ,)( ) should refer such case to the State 7hief 7ommissioner specifying the reasons for such refusel and in the event State 7hief 7ommissioner will ta1e the final decision in consultation with the concerned State 7ommissioner in respect of the issue of the warrant&& 5f any application for renewal of warrants is refused by ,) or ) as the case may be, the ,)( ) shall refer the ucase to the State 7hief 7ommissioner specifying reasons for such refusal and in that event the State 7hiaf 7ommissioner will ta1e the final decision 2for reasons to be specifically recorded in writing3 in consultation with the State 7ommissioner concerned regarding the renewal&

1<. Rene2a &$ 6arrant ' The warrant shall be renewed by the same authority which had issued the warrants following the same prescribed for issue of warrants as such& 11. 6%t,dra2a &$ 6arrant! ' 9arrants issued by the 8ational 7ommissioner may be withdraw, for reasons to be given in writing by the 8ational 7ommissioner in consultation with 7hief 7ommissioner concerned and 9arrants issued by the State 7hief 7ommissioner may be withdrawn , for reasons to be given in writing, by the State 7hief 7ommissioner in consultation with the State 7ommisssioner concerned& 8ational >*ecutive 7ommissioner or State >*ecutive 7ommittee as the case may be, will be consulted in respect of with drawal of warrants of 7hief 7ommissioner and State 7ommissioner respectively & CHAPTER > UNIFORM FOR E?ECUTI>E NON E?ECUTI>E RAN@S "& >*ecutive ran1s at the 8ational level, the State level, the ,istrict or ,ivisional and ocal levels, are as follows/ "a# Nat%&na A!!&*%at%&n Le4e 7ommissioners of all ran1s, namely& 8ational 7ommissioner & 7hief 7ommissioner of Scouts, 7hief 7ommissioner of Guides& 5nternational 7ommissioner of Scouts, 5nternational 7ommissioner Guides, ,eputy 7hief 7ommissioner of Scouts, ,eputy 7hief 7ommissioner of Guides, 8ational =ead0uarters 7ommissioners& ,irector& Boint ,irector2Support Services3, Boint ,irector of Scouts 2?ield 4perations3, Boint ,irector of Guides 2?ield 4perations3, ,eputy ,irector of Scouts 2Boy !rogramme3, ,eputy ,irector of Guides 2Girl !rogramme3, ,eputy ,irector of Scouts 2 eader Training3, ,eputy ,irector of Guides 2 eaders Training3, ,eputy ,irector of Scouts 2!ro<ects3, ,eputy ,irector of Guides 2!ro<ects3, )ssistant ,irectors, .egional 4rganising 7ommissioners of Scouts, .egional 4rganising 7ommissioners of Guides, "(# State A!!&*%at%&n Le4e .' State 7hief 7ommissioner, State 7ommissioner of Scouts, State 7ommissioner of guides, =ead0uarters 7ommissioners,

)ssistant State 7ommissioners of Scouts, )ssistant State 7ommissioners of Guides, State 4rganising 7ommissioners of Scouts, State 4rganising 7ommissioner of Guides, State Training 7ommissioner of Scouts, State Training 7ommissioner of guides, )ssistant State 4rganising 7ommissionerof Scouts, )ssistantState 4rganising 7ommissioner of Guides, )ssistant State Training 7ommissioner of Scouts, )ssistant State Training 7ommissioner of Scouts, "*# D%!tr%*t &r D%4%!%&na and L&*a A!!&*%at%&n Le4e . ,istrict 7hief 7ommissioner, ,istrict 7ommissioner of Scouts, ,istrict 7ommissioner of Guides, =ead0uarters 7ommissioner, )ssistant ,istrict 7ommissioners of Scouts, )ssistant ,istict 7ommissioners of Guides, ,istrict 4rganising 7ommissioner of Scouts, ,iatrict 4rganising 7ommissioner of Guides, ,istrict Training 7ommissioner of Scouts, ,istrict Training 7ommissioner of Guides, Training 7ounsellors of Scouts, Training 7ounsellors of Guides, -. Men C&mm%!!%&ner! and &t,er ranA! !,a 2ear un%$&rm a! under ' "%# S,%rt ' ) steel grey Shirt with two patch poc1ets with shoulder straps with half or rolled up sleevesD sleeves may be turned down in cold weather& "%%# Tr&u!er!' 8avy blue trousers & "%%%# Head Dre!! ',ar1 blue beret cap with official cap badge supplied by 8ational )ssociation& ) Si1h may wear a blue turban with official 7ap Badge& 9earing of the cap is compulsory durining 7eremonies& "4%# /e t ' Grey 8yle* belt with official buc1le of the Bharat Scouts& guides supplied by the 8ational )ssociation 29hen a <ersey is worn belt shall be worn under the <ersey3& "4# S*ar$' ) tringular scarf of appropriate colour with a base and two sidesD each of the two sides shall have minimum length of %$ cms& and ma*imum length of E$ cms& worn round the necs over the shoulder straps witha woggle other than the Gilwell9oggle&They may also wear the =imalaya 9ood Badge Scarf if entitled to it& 5f They are connected with grroup they may also wear the scarf of the Group & Scarf for 7ommissioners of all ran1s will be purple in colour& "4%# Mem(er!,%) /ad5e ' ) cloth badge with green bac1 ground with ?ieur-delis in yellow, super imposed by Trefoil with the )sho1a 7ha1ra also in yellow in the eentre shall be wom in the centre of the pleat of the left po1et of the shirt or at the same place on the <ersey &

"4%%# 6&r d S*&ut /ad5e 'This shall be worn in the centre of the pleat on the right poc1et of the shirt& "4%%%# RanA /ad5e ' ) .an1 Badge as designed by the Bharat Scouts & Guides for the particular ran1 held by the adult leader may be worn ; cms, above the left poc1t of the shirt or at the same place on the <ersey& "%;# S&*A! 'Blac1 soc1s shall be worn& ";# F&&t2ear 'Blac1 shoes 2leather or canvas 3 with laces may be worn& ";%# S,&u der /ad5e ') shoulder badge of Ccm& to E cm& length and "&Acm& width with white bac1 ground and the serial number 2optional3 and name of ther district State in red letters shall be worn on both the shoulders immediatly below the seam& ";%%# O4er*&at, / aBer &r Ca* et ') 8avy Blue overcoat, 8avy blue wind sheater or Bac1et may be worn during winter season& ";%%%# Meta /ad5e') metal badge similar to the cloth badge may be worn in mufti& Ca!ua 6ear!' 8avy blue T&Shirt with BSG >mblemD Blue Trouser with BSG Belt, Blac1 soc1s and Shoes& ?or Seminars, Meetings, Training 7ourses and 7onferences, Blue 7olour Tie with BSG >mblem on a blue shirt and navy blue Trouser may be worn 8avy Blue Bla'er with BS&G logo, Scarf( Tie may also be wornduring the 5nternational gatherings& .. 6&men C&mm%!!%&naer! and &t,er ranA! !,a 2ear un%$&rm a! under ' "%# Sa 2ar, @ameeB and Du)atta ') white salwar and white 1amee' of plain nontransparent material& The length of the 1amee' sall be upto the 1nees& The 1amee' shall have two patch po1ets and two side poc1ets& half sleevesEcm& above the elbow with turned up and stitched down cuffs&;cm& wide, open sports collar with epaulettes on both shoulders& The salwar and 1amee' shall not of plain non- transparent material& 4. M%d% SA%rt and / &u!e 'Midi S1irt in deep s1y-blue colour made of plain nontransparent material with side poc1ets and a slit at the bac1& The length of the s1irt will be upto the half distance between 1nee and an1le& ) white blouse of plain non- tranparent material with two patch poc1ets, half sleeves Ecm& above the elbow with turned up and stitched down cuffs ;cm& wide, open sports colour with epaulettes on both the shoulders& The length of the blouse shall be Ecm& below the waistline& The s1irt and blouse shall not be tight fitted& 4. Saree and / &u!e',eep s1y- blue saree made of plain non- transparent material and a white blouse of of plain non-transparent material with two patch poc1ets, half sleeves Ecm& above the elbow with tirned upstitched down cuffs ;cm& wide,open sports collar with e0aulettes on both the shoulders& The length of the blouse shall be Ecm& below the waistline& The blouse shall not be tight fitted&

"%%# Mem(er!,%) /ad5e ') cloth badge with green bac1ground with ?leur-de-lis in yellow,super imposed by the Trefoil with )sho1a 7ha1ra in Gellow in the centre shall be worn on the middle of the left sleeve& "%%%# S*ar$ ' ) Scarf of the appropriate colour and pattern shall be worn round the nec1 with the woggle& The shape of the scarf shall be traingular with base and two sides and each of the two sides of the scarf shall have a minimum length of %$ cms& and ma*imum of E$ cms& 5f they are connected with a Group they may wear the scarf of the group& Note : The Scarf of 7ommissioners of all ran1s is purple in colour& The scarf is optional for 7ommissioners& "%4# /e t ' Brown leather belt with official buc1le of the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied by the 8ational )ssociation& N&te 'The belt is optional when a blouse and saree is worn& "4# S&*A! ' 9hite soc1s may be worn& "4%# F&&t2ear. Blac1 leather closed shoes may be worn& "4%%# RanA /ad5e') .an1 Badge as ,esigned by the Bharat Scouts and Guides for the particular ran1 hald by the adult leader may be worn above the right poc1et or on the side not coveres by the saree& N&te 'The 7ommissioner shall wear a round metal .an1 Badge of the Bharat Scouts and Guides >mblem in purple colour with purple border& "4%%%# 6&r d Gu%de /ad5e ' Thies hadge shall be worn <ust above the rigth poc1et& "%;# S,&u der /ad5e' ) shoulder badge of Ccm& to Ecm& length and "&A cm& width with white bac1ground and the serial number 2optional3 and name of the ,istrict(State in red letters shall be worn on both the shoulders immediatly below the seam& ";# O4er*&at &r Card%5an '9hen worn it shall be blac1 in colour without any design& Sleeveless according to the season allowed& ";%# Ha%r R%((&n ' Blac1 plain ribbon or blac1 plain hair band 2without any desingn3 may be worn& ";%%# Ce2e er+ ' 8o <ewellery shal be worn e*cept those en<oined by religion or custom& ";%%%# Meta /ad5e ' ) metal Badge of the Bharat Scouts & Guides may be worn when not in uniform& ";%4# O)t%&na ' Cam) Un%$&rm ' ,eep s1y blue salwar and 1amee' with deep s1yblue dupatta& 7. N&n-E;e*ut%4e RanA! ' 8on-e*ecutive .an1s are as follows& "a# Nat%&na A!!&*%at%&n. !resident Vice- !residents "(# State A!!&*%at%&n ' !resident Vice- !residents State Treasurer

State Secretary Boint State Secretary "*# D%!tr%*t= D%4%!%&na and L&*a A!!&*%at%&n!' 2i3 2a3 !resident 2b3 Vice- !residents 2c3 Treasurer 2d3 Secretary 2e3 Boint Secretary 2ii3 5nstructors appointed by the ocal, ,istrict or ,ivisional and State )ssociations& 0. Men ,& d%n5 n&n- e;e*ut%4e ranA! ma+ 2ear un%$&rm a! under ' "%# S,%rt ') steel grey shirt with two patch poc1ets and shoulder straps with half or rolled up sleeves& The sleeves may be turned down in cold weather& "%%# Tr&u!er! '8avy Blue& "%%%# Head Dre!! ' ) dar1 blue beret cap with official cap badge& ) Si1h may wear a blue turban with cap badge& 9earing of the 7ap is compulsory during 7eremonies& "%4# /e t ' Grey nyle* belt with official buc1le of the Bharat Scouts and Guides supplied by the 8ational )ssociation & 9hen a <ersy is worn, the belt shall be worn under the <eersey& "4# S*ar$ ' ) trangular scarf of appropriate colour with a base and two sidesD each of two sides shall have a minimum length of %$ cms, and ma*imum length of E$ cms&worn round the nec1 over the shulder straps with a woggle other than the Gilwell 9oggle& They may also wear the =imalaya 9ood Badge scarf if entitled to it &5f they are connected with grounp they may also wear the scarf of tghe Group& "4%# Mem(er!,%) /ad5e ' ) cloth badge with green bac1ground with ?leur-de-lis in yellow, super imposed by Trefoil with )sho1a 7ha1ra also in yellow in the centre shall be worn in the centre of the pleat of the left poc1et of the shirt or at the same place on the <ersey& "4%%# 6&r d S*&ut /ad5e ' This shall be worn in the centre of the pleat of the right poc1et of the shirt& "4%%%# RanA /ad5e '"i3 ) .an1 Badge as designed by the Bharat Scouts and Guides for the particular ran1 held by the adult leader may be worn ;cm& above the left poc1et of the shirt or at the same place on the <ersey& N&te'2i3 ) cloth ran1 badge, green in colour, with Bharat Scouts and Guides >mblem may be worn ; cm& above the left poc1et& 2ii3 ) similar metal badge in green colour may be worn in mufti, ;cms& above the left poc1et& 2iii3 4n the badge, the appropridente letter to denote the .an1, such as ! for !resident,V! for Vice-!resident, T for Treasurer, S for Secretary and 5 for 5nstructor may be inscribed& "%;# S&*A! ' Blac1& ";# F&&t 2ear ' Blac1 shoes 2leather or 7anvas3 with laces may be worn&

";%# S,&u der /ad5e ' ) shoulder badge of C cm& to E cm& lenght and "&Acm& width with white bac1ground and the serial number 2optional3 and name of the ,istrict( State in red letters shall be worn on both the shoulders immediately below the seam& ";%%# O4er*&at, / aBer &r Ca*Aet ' ) 8avy blue overcoat, navy blue wind sheater or <ac1et may be worn during winter season & ";%%%# Meta /ad5e ' ) metal Badge similar to the cloth badge may be worn in mufti & 1. 6&men ,& d%n5 n&n-e;e*ut%4e ranA! !,a 2ear un%$&rm a! under ' "%# Sa2ar, @ameeB and Du)atta ' ) white salwar and white 1amee' of plain nontransparent material& The length of the 1amee' shall be upto the 1nees&The 1amee' shall have two patch poc1ets and two side poc1ets, half sleevesE cm& above the elbow with turned up and stitched down cuffs& ;cm& wide, open sports collar with epaulettes on both shoulders & the salwar and 1amee' shall not be tigt-fitted& The ,upatta shall be deep s1yblue in colour made of plain non- transparent material & 4. M%d% SA%rt and / &u!e ' Midi s1irt in deep s1y- blue colour made of plain non-transparent material with side poc1ets and a slit at the bac1& The length of the s1irt will be upto the half distance between 1nee and an1le& ) white blouse of plain nontransparent material with two patch poc1ets, half sleeves Ecm&above the elbow with turned up and stitched down cuffsn ;cm& wide, open sports collar with epaulettes on both the shoulders& The length of the blouse shall be Ecm& below the waistline& The s1itr and blouse shall not be tight fitted& 4. Saree and / &u!e ' ,eep s1y- blue saree made of plain non-tranparent and a white blouse of plain non-transparent material with two patch poc1ets, half sleevesE cm& above the elbow with turned up and stitched down cuffs ;cm& wide, open sports collar with epaulettes on both the shoulders& The length of the blouse shall be Ecm& below the
waistline& The blouse shall not be tight fitted & "%%# /ad5e ' ) cloth badge with green bac1ground with ?leur-de-lis in yellow, super imposed by the Trefoil with )sho1a 7ha1ra in yellow in the centre shall be worn on the

middle of the left sleeve& "%%%# S*ar$ ' ) scarf of the appropriate colour and pattern shall be worn round the nec1 with the woggle& The shape of the scarf shall be triangular with the base and two sides and each of the two sides of the scarf shall have a minimum length of %$ cms& and ma*imum of E$ cms& 5f they are connected with a Group they may wear the scarf of the Group& N&te' The Scarf of 7ommissioners of all ran1s is purple in colour& The Scarf is optional for 7ommissioners& "%4# /e t ' Brown leather belt with official buc1le of the Bharat Scouts and Guides supplied by the 8ational )ssociation& N&te ' The belt is optional when a blouse and saree is worn& "4# S&*A! ' 7amel soc1s may be worn& "4%# F&&t2ear ' Blac1 leather closed shoes may be worn& "4%%# RanA /ad5e ' ) .an1 Badge as designed by the Bharat Scouts and Guides for the particular ran1 held by the adult leader may be worn above the right poc1et or on the side not covered by the saree&

N&te' The 7ommissioners shall wear a round metal .an1 Badge of the Bharat Scouts and Guides >mblem in purple colour with purple border& "4%%%# 6&r d Gu%de /ad5e' ) 7loth 9orld Guide badge shall be born <ust above the right poc1et or on the side not covered by sari and to the right of the other Badges& "%;#S,&u der /ad5e ' ) shoulder badge of Ccm to E cm& length and "&A cm& width with white bac1 ground and the serial number 2optional3 and name of the ,istrict(State in red letters shall be worn on boththe shoulders immediately below the scam& "4%%%# 6&r d Gu%de /ad5e ' This badge shall be worn <ust above the right poc1et & "%;# S,&u der /ad5e ' ) shoulder badge of Ccm& to Ecm& length and "&A cm& width with white bac1ground and the serial number 2optional3 and name of the ,istrict ( State in red letters shall be worn on both the shoulders immediately below the seam& ";# O4er*&at &r Card%5an ' 9hen worn it shal be blac1 in colour without any desing& Sleevess according to the season allowed& ";%# Ha%r R%((&n ' Blac1 plain ribbon or blac1 plain hair band 2without any design 3may be worn& ";%%# Ce2e er+ ' 8o <ewellery shall be worn e*cept those en<oined by religion or custom& ";%%%# Meta /ad5e ' ) metal badge of the Bharat Scouts & Guides may be worn when not in uniform& CHAPTER >I DECORATION AND A6ARDS "& The ,ecorations and )wards sancutioned and authorised by the 8ational )ssociaion are as follows / 2"3 Service Star, 2:3 Special Service Star, 2@3 ong Service ,ecoration, 2;3 Than1s Badge, 2A3 )wards for Gallantry, 2a3 etter of 7ommendation 2b3 7ertificate 2c3 Gilt medal 2d3 Bar to Gilt Medal 2e3 Silver Medal 2f3 Bar to Silver Medal 2g3 Bron'a Medal "1# A2ard! $&r meer%t%&u! !er4%*e. 2a3 Medal of Merit 2b3 Bar to Medal of Merit 2c3 Silver Star 2d3 Bar to Silver Star 2e3 Silver >lephnt& -. Ser4%*e Star!' 2"3 Service Stars are awarded for each year of service of one 1ind&

2:3 Service Stars are in metal only& 2@3 Second and subse0uent service stars shall bear the numbers :,@,;, and so forth& 2;3 The service Star of a 7ab or a Bulbul shall be on blue bac1ground with si*pointed metal star in the centre& The Service Star of a Scout or Guide shall be on green bac1ground with si* point metal star in the centre and the Service Star of a m.over or .anger Shall be on red bac1ground with si* pointed metal star in the centre& 2A3 The Service Star for a Scouter or Guider or a person who holds any none*ective or honorary ran1 shall be on green bac1ground with si* pointed metal star in the centre& 2C3 ength of service is rec1oned from the date of first investiture in the case of a 7ub or Bulbul, Scout or Guide, .over or .anger, in the case of Scouter or Guider, lenth of service is to be counted from the commeencement of the date of the probationary peeriod and in the case of other ran1s from the date of apointmant, servicee of more than ore 1ind performed at the same time shall be rec1oned only for one starD when a year -s service comprisees different 1inds of service, not performed at the same time, but for diffrent periods, the service which is the longest shall be rec1ned for the purpose of service star& 2%3 Transfer shall not affect the length of service to be rec1oned for the purpose of Service Star& 2E3 Service with any recognised foreing Scout or Guide )ssociation may be rec1oned for the purpose of Service star& 2#3 5t is optional to wear the seervicee star& 2"$3 7ub, Scout, .over and Scouter shall wear the service Star immediately above the leeft poc1et& 2""3 Bulbul, Guide, .anger and Guider shall wear the service Stars above the poc1ety not covered by the sari& 2":3 ) Scout or a Guide who has previously been a 7ub or a Bulbul as the case may be, may continue to wear the Star with blue bac1ground and the appropriate figure inscribed to indicate his or her length of service as a 7ub or a Bulbul, as the case may be,in addiion to the Service Star of Green bac1ground to show his or her length of service, as thee casee may be as a Scout or a Guide, li1ewise a .over or a .anger mey, in addition to the Service star with red bac1ground to show his or her leength of service as a .over or a .enger, as the casee may be, continue to indicate the Service as a Scout or a Guode or a 7ub or a Bulbul, as the may be, 2"@3 ) minimum number of service stars shall be worn to indicate the length of service of one 1ind&The star may be changed each year with appropriate number to show the length of Service& .. S)e*%a !er4%*e !tar 'Special Service Star is awarded for service of :A years and moreD Special Service star is on yellow bac1ground with si* pointed metal star in the centre with the figure :A inscrubed in the centre to indicate the length of service& ;&Service stars and the special Service Stars are awarded by the State 7hief 7ommissioner on the recommendation of the appropriate authorities&

0. L&n5 Ser4%*e De*&rat%&n '2"3 ong service ,ecoration is awarded to warranted members of the Movement who have rendered not less than "$ year of faithful and efficient seervice in any of the ran1s herein after mentioneed namely, Group Scouter, Group Guider,and 7ommissioner of all ran1s& 2:3 "$ years service need not be continuous nor need it be in the same ran1D service as a Scout or a Guide as the case may be, bor in any capacity, other than those mentioned above shall not count for the purpose of the said peeriod of "$ years& 2@3 ong Service ,ecorion is a medalion with a ring in blue colour with gold borderD the insed is the >mblem of the Bharat Scouts and GuidesD the words Bharat scouts and Guides are inscribed on the ring and the figure "$ or "A or as the case may be is inscribed at the bottom of the ring& 2;3 )ward may be renewed for each addional period of A years& 2A3 ong Service Medallion shall be worn above the rigth poc1etD Guiders and women 7ommissioner may wear the Medallion on the side not side not covered by the sari& 2C3 ong Service ,ecortion is awarded by the State 7heif 7ommissioner in consultion with the concerned State 7ommissioner and the State >*ecutive 7ommittee on the recomendation of the ocal or the ,istrict or ,ivisional )ssocoation& 1. T,anA! /ad5e! ' 2"3 Than1s Badge is awarded to the friends and well wishers of the Movement other than active Scouts or Guides or Scouters or Guides or any warranted members of the Movement, who have rendered special good service to the Movement& 2:3 Than1s Badge is composed of the Bharat Scouts and Guides >mblem set in a circular frame with the word - Than1s- inscribed at the top& 2@3 Than1s Badge is awarded by the State 7hief 7ommissioner in consultation with the concerned State 7ommissioner and the State >*ecutive 7ommitee on the recommendation of the ,iostrict 7heif 7ommissioner,the ocal or the ,istrict or ,ivisional )ssociation, Group Scouters and Guiders& 2;3 Than1s Badge does not confwer membership of the )ssociation and it must not be worn on uniform& 3. A2ard $&r Ga antr+ ' 2"3 )ward of Gallantry is made to the Scout or Guide, Scouter or Guider or a person who holds non-e*ecutive or honorary ran1 or to a Group in case of <oint action& 2:3 )ward for Gallantry is made by the 8ational 7ommissioner suo moto or on the recommendation of the State 7heif 7ommissioner in consultation with the concerned 7heif 7ommissioner and the 8ational >*ecutive 7ommittee& 2@3 The State 7hief 7ommissioner shall ma1e the recommendation in consultation with the concerned State 7ommissioner and the State >*ecutive 7ommittee& 2;3 The .ecommendation for the )ward of Gallantry shall contain a full account of the event and the evidence of the eye-witnesses wherever available& 2A3 The recommendation shall not specify any grade of )ward&

2C3 )wards for Gallantry are 2a3 A /r&nBe Meda with blue and green ribbonD this is the highest award for Gallantry and is granted for special heroism or e*tra-ordinary ris1D 2b3 A S% 4er Meda with green ribbonD this is awarded for gallatary with considerable ris1 2c3 A G% t Meda with green ribbon-this is awarded for gallantry of moderate ris1 2d3 Bar to the above medls may be granted for additional acts of gallantryD 2e3 7eertificate in case of Gallantry which does not merit the medal or the Bar,a certificate may be granted& 2f3 etter of 7ommendation in case of case of Gallantry which does not meri the Medal or the Bar or the 7ertificate, etter of 7ommendation may be granted& 2%3 Medals are worn on uniform above the right poc1etD in the case of women the medals are worn on the side not covered by sariD in case of a Group the medal may be pinned on the Group ?lag& "9# A2ard $&r Mer%t&r%&u! Ser4%*e ' 2"3 )wards for meritorious service are 2a3 Medal of Merit 2b3 Bar to Medal of Merit 2c3 Silver Star, 2d3 Bar to Silver Star and 2e3 Silver >lephent& "-# Meda &$ Mer%t ' 2i3 Medal of Merit is the Bharat Scouts and Guides >mblem in golden colour within a white metal circle suspended from a green ribbon& 2ii3 Medal of Merit is awarded to both warranted and non-warranted ran1s such as !resident, Vice-!resident, 7hatrman, Treasurer,Seacretry, Boiint Secretary annd )ssistant any one or all ran1s for not less than "$years& 2iii3 Medal of Merit is awarded by the State 7hief 7ommissioner Suo moto on the recommendation of the concerned )ssistant State 7ommissioner, the ,istrict 7hief 7ommissioner and the ,istrict or the ocal )ssociation in consultation with the concerned State 7ommissioner and the State >*ecutive 7ommittee& 2iv3 ) 7loth >mblem with the design in green colour is also issued& 2v3 Medal of Merit or cloth >mblem may be worn in mufti also& ".# /ar t& t,e Meda &$ Mer%t ' ) Bar to Medal of Merit may be awarded for not less than five years of additional service of similar character after the award of Medal of merit& 2;3 Silver Staris awarded to both warranted and non-warranted ran1s such as !resident,Vice !resident, 7haiman,Treasurer,Secretry Boint Secratry and )ssistant Secretry for special ,istinguished and continuous service for :$ years and more in any one or all the ran1s& 2ii3 Service as 7ub or Scout or .over or Bulbul or Guide or .anger shall not count for the purpose of :$ year service& 2iii3 )ward is issued with a cetificate& 2iv3 )ward is a five pointed Star with the Bharat Scouts and Guides >mblem, suspended form a yellow ribbon& 2v3 ) cloth >mblem with the design in yellow colour is also issued& 2vi3 )ward is made by the 8ational 7ommissioner suo moto on the recommendation of the cincerned 7hief 7ommissioner and the 8ational >*ecutive 7ommitteeD the State 7hief 7ommissioner shall ma1e the recommendation suo moto or the recommendation of the ,istrict or ,ivision or the ocal )ssiciation in cinsultation with concerned State 7ommissioner and the State >*ecutive 7ommittee&

2vii3 Silver Star is worn on the uniform above the right poc1et by men and on the side not covered by sari by women. "0# /ar t& S% 4er Star ') Bar to Silver Star may be awarded for not less than Ayears of additional service of a similar character after the award of Silver Star & "1# S% 4er E;e),ant '2i3 Silver >lephant is the highest 8ational )ward and is awarded for service of most e*ceptional charater to the Movement& 2ii3 The )ward is made by the 8ational 7ommissioner Suo moto or on the recommendation of the State 7hief 7ommissioner in consultation with the concerned 7hief 7ommissioner and the 8ational >*ecutive 7ommitteeD the State 7hief 7ommissioner shall ma1e the recommendation suo moto or on the recommendation of the ,istrict or ,ivisional or ocal )ssociation in consultation with the concerned State 7ommissioner and the State >*ecutive 7ommittee& 9hen the award is made by the 8ational 7ommissioner suo moto in consultation with concerned 7hief 7ommissioner and the 8ational F7ommissioner shall also consult the concerned State 7hief 7ommissioner& 2iii3 The )ward is a Silver >lephant suspended from a ribbon into which are woven three strandards blue, green and red colours to represent the three sections of the Scout snd Guide Movement& 2iv3 ) cloth emblem with design in blue, green and red may be worn in mufti& 2v3 The )ward shall be worn on uniform on special occasions only& CHAPTER >II MISCELLANEOUS 1. /and! ' 2"3 Bands, where such e*ist must be so conduted as to avoid nuisance to the public in particular, must not be played before temples, mos0ues, churches, schools, hospitals or any house where there are sic1 persons& They must not be played after # p&m& in the street& Bugle practice must not be carried on in open places within A$$ metres of houses& 2:3& Brass and buggle bands are not permitted for 7ubs or Bulbuls& 2@3& icence must be obtianed baforehand whenever necessary & 2;3& Scouts or Guides in Scout or Guide uniform shall not play bandes in processions,with a view to earn money& 2A3 Scout or Guide Bandes shall not be played at any function other than the Scout and Guide functions or at any nof the instituttions to which the Groupbelongs, without the permission of the ,istrict 7ommissioner& NOTE 'They shall wear correct Scout ( Guide Hniform& -. Aut&5ra),! ' 8o autographs shall be sought at a Scout or Guide function& 5f Scouts or Guides are interested in autographs, the Scouter or Guideer in charge will ma1e suitable arrangements outside the functions with a guest to get the autographs in properly 1ept autograph boo1s& .. C&mmun%*at%&n! '2"3 5t is desirable that correspondence shall be reduced as much as possible& )ll communications to the 8ational )ssociation shall be addressed to

the ,irector and all communications to the State )ssociations or ,istrict or ,ivisoonal or ocal )ssociations shall be addressed to the respective Secretary & 2ii3 7orrespondence on Scouts and Guides Matters Must niot be addressed to ther president of the 5ndian .epublic or to any ,epartment of the Govt& of 5ndia or any State Govt, to any 8ational or State evel 4rganisations of other 8ational or to any >mbassy or egation in 5ndia or abroad e*cept through the State )ssociation or the 8ational )ssociation as the case may be& 2iii3 8o member of the )ssoociation may e*press opinion in the public or in the press on any matter of policy or principle, or be concerned in any broadcast on the Scout and Guide Movement without the previous approval of the State )ssociation or 8ational )ssociatio as the case may be & 7. Dr% , Mar*, )a!t and P&!!e &$ 6e *&me' 2i3 !arties of Scouts or Guides on the march must have responsible traffic pic1ets at the head and rear& 2ii3 Such pic1ets at night must show a white light in front and a red light in the rear& 2iii3 !osse of welcome, if given to the distinguished guest, shall only be at function of Scouts or Guides or their own institutions& 4rdinarily, no Scouts or Guides below the ran1 of !ratham Sopan shall be allowed to participate in this manner of welcome&+)rch Staves+ shall not be used in any circumstance & 0. T,eatre! ' Scouts and Guides in Hniforms are not allowed to appear on the stages of theatres or music halls in public performances, other than their own without the permission of the State )ssociations on the recommendations of the concerned ,5strict 7ommissioner and the ,isrict 7ommissioner and the ,istrict 7hei 7ommissioner& 1. Cert%$%*ate! and Letter! &$ Re*&mmendat%&n! ' Scouts ( Guides and Scouters and Guiders must not solicit certificates or letters of recommendations for service done as it is contrary to the spirit of Scouting and Guiding & 3. /at,%n5, S2%mm%n5 and /&at%n5 '2i3 8o Scouter or Guider or any other person incharge for the time being may accord permission to any Scout or .over or Guide or .anger to ta1e part in bathing, swimming or boationg of any 1ind, unless he or sha is satisfied /2i3 that the person can swim A$ yards in uniform or in other clothes, 2ii3 that the person has practical 1now ledge of the methods of rescue, 2iii3 that a pic1et of at least : good swimmers preferably those who hold the rescuer badge is on duty, 2iv3 that the written permission of the parent or guardian of the Scout or .over or Guide or .anger is produced, 2v3 that the permission of the owner of the than1 is obtained, 2vi3 that the person has a companion in water or on the ban1 or shore to help in case of emergency, 2vii3 that tha person b1nows how to handle an oar,

2viii3 that the boat which sails is in charge of an e*perienced person or a professional sailor& 2i*3 that the boat is in order and in good condidion, 2*3 that every Safety .ule is observed strictly& 2*i3 that .ules of =ealth and Sanitations are also observed, :& )s regards sea Scouts and sea Guides training the special .ule framed in this behalf shall apply& 9. Cam) 6arden ' The 7amp 9arden and )ssistant 7amp 9ardens shall be appointed by the 8ational 7ommissioner in case of 8ational )ssocition in consultation with the 7heif 7ommissioner and by the State 7heif 7omnmissioner in case of State )ssociation in consultation with the State 7ommissioner& The terms and conditions of their services shall be as laid down in the Service .ules& The ,ivisional or ,istrict and ocal )ssociaions may appoint 7amp 9ardens and )ssistant 7amp 9ardens in their respective areas in consultation with their respective ,istrictn 7heif 7ommissioners, ,istrict 7ommissioners and )ssistant ,istrict 7ommissioners& :. "a# Inter D%!tr%*t >%!%t! and Part%*%)at%&n!' 8o member of a ,istrict )ssociation can participate or represent in any other ,istrict-s event without prior sanction of the home district & "(# Inter- State >%!%t! and Part%*%)at%&n! ' 8o member of the State )ssociation shall participate, camp, represent in any other state-s event without prior sanction of the home State =ead0uarters& "*# Internat%&na >%!%t! and Part%*%)at%&n! ' 8o member of Bharat Scouts and Guides shall participate, camp, represent in any of the 5nternational >vent in the ?oreign 7ountries without the prior sanction of the =ome State =ead0uarters& =e ( She should carry with him ( her an 5nternational letter of introduction issued by the 8ational =ead0uarters & Aims, Policy, & Organisation O$

THE BHARAT SCOUTS & GUI ES In!ia

PART - I - GENERAL

>stablished on 8ovember %,"#A$ as a result of the merger of the Boy Scouts)ssociation, 5ndia, The =industan Scout )ssociation and &The Girls Guides )ssociation, .ecognised by the world 4rganisation of Scout Movement and the 9orld )ssociation of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts& Amendment! at Ru e! and A.P. R.O. a! a))r&4ed (+ t,e Nat%&na

C&un*% at %t! meet%n5 ,e d at t,e Nat%&na HeadDuarter!, Ne2 De ,%, &n N&4em(er -1,1:::.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Lakshmi Mazuumdar Bhawan, 16,Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi-11000 !

P"#lis$ers %s Note
The Rules play a very important role in the life of an organisation.The movement of the organisation is kept on right track with the help of rules.The latest Rules included in this book are being presented after getting the approval of the National Council . These rules, it mey be mentioned, are discussed and enshrined by the stalwarts of the movement from all the cotners of the country.Fllowong these rules means recognising the lesdership.This also means unreserved loyalty to the movement. t is hoped therefore, all the members will read these rules to follow them.
CONTENTS PART- I GENERAL CHAPTER I Our Fundamenta !',efinition, !urpose, !rinciples, TheMethod, The !romise, The
Membership, Governing Body& aw&7haracter,

CHAPTER II
The >mblem, 4ther >mblems, T=e 9orld Badge, The ?lags, .eligious and Moraln !olicy of Scout and Guide Movement, Scouts 4wnand Guides- 4wn, ?inancial !olicy, The Scout 9ing and the Guide 9ing, >*ternal .elations& .egistration of 4verseas 5ndian Groups )ssociations&

CHAPTER III
8ational )ssociation is a registered Society under )ct FF5 of "EC$& State )ssociation affiliated to the 8ational )ssociation& ,iatrict or ,ivisional )ssociation registered with State )ssociation& .egistretion of a Group, .egitration of one Group, 7ancellation of .egistration&

CHAPTER I>
9arrants, !luralities, !rocedure for issue of 9arrants, .enewal of 9arrants, 9ithdrawal of 9arrants&

CHAPTER >
Hniforms for >*ecutive, 8on >*ecutive .an1s&

CHAPTER >I

,ecoration and )wards& Service Stars, Special Service Stars& ong Service ,ecoration& Than1s Badge& )ward for Gallantry& )ward for Meritorious Service& Medal of Merit& Bar to the Medal of Merit, Silver Star& Bar to Silver Star& Silver >lephant&

CHAPTER >III
Miscellaneous- Bands, )utographs, 7ommunications, ,rill, March past and !osse of 9elcome, Theatres, 7ertificates and etter of .ecommendation, Bathing, Swimming and Boating& 7amp 9arden& 5nter ,istrict visits and participation,5nter State visits and participation& 5nternational visits and participation&

+8o man Goeth about a more godly purpose than he who is mindful of the right upbringing not only of his own but of other men-s children+&

S&*rate!
Rule on how to play the game of Scouting and !uiding for "oys and !irls

+Scouting and Guiding is a fine game, if we put our bac1s into it and tac1le it well, but remember, it is game of the open air +& +?or !laying a great game successfully, a definite organisation and clear are essentail+& +7ollection of rules are guiding lines for !layers in the game to help them in a difficulty+ +5 am perfectly confident that the 1eeness of all ran1s assisted by such code, is going to develop a higher standard of good citi'enship amongst the rising generation and one which cannot fail to be of highest value to the 8ational+&

2?rom writing of ord Baden !owell3