AIMS POLICY RULES & ORGANISATION

The Bharat Scouts & Guides

India
Established on November 07, 1950 as a result of the Merger of
the Boy Scouts Association and the Hindustan Scouts Association.
The Girl Guides Association, India joined on 15th August, 1951.
Recognised by the World Organisation of Scouts Movement and the
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

APRO Part III has been amended from time to time. The latest
amendments were made in the meeting of the 64th National Council
on 30.11.2014 at National Headquarters, New Delhi.

Part III - Guide Wing

The Bharat Scouts & Guides

National Headquarters
Lakshmi Mazumdar Bhawan
16, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, I.P. Estate,
New Delhi-110002
Tel. No. 011-23370724, 23378667 Fax. 0091-11-23370126
E-mail : info@bsgindia.org | website : www.bsgindia.org

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 Publisher’s Note
It is recognised at all hands that Boy/Girl Programme should be in
accordance with needs of the time. The APRO part-III, It was earlier
revised and approved in the Meeting of the National Council held
on 19th November, 2012. It goes without, saying that the relevance
of the revised programme is proved by the increase in the enrolment
of more members in the Guide Wing.

It is hoped that the revised APRO III will meet the needs of
the members including the Grameen Rangers and that Rules,
proceedings and other technical data given in this APRO III, will
be sincerely followed by all the Adult Leaders in the Guide Wing.
This will facilitate the reception of the Rules at the hands of Bulbuls,
Guides and Rangers. The Adult Leaders will do yeoman’s service
to the cause of the Movement by going through all the chapters and
imbibe the spirit accordingly. Let us hope that all the members will
enjoy the game.

The design and the syllabus of all the new Proficiency Badges are
prepared by the Southern Railway Rangers.

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 PART III - GUIDE WING

CHAPTER-section PAGE

CHAPTER-I, BULBUL SECTION 1-17

1. Bulbul, 2. Bulbul Flock, 3. The Flock Leader and the
Assistant Flock Leader. 4. Qualifications for the Flock
Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader. 5. Uniform for
the Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader. 6. The
Six System, Senior Sixer, Sixer, Second, 7. Pow Wow, 8.
The Bulbul, Pravesh Requirements, 9. Bulbul Uniform,
10. Scheme For Advancement of a Bulbul, 11. Test for
Komal Pankh, 12. Test Rajat Pankh. 13. Test for Suvarna
Pankh, 14. Test for Heerak Pankh, 15. Golden Arrow
Proficiency Badges, 16. Golden Arrow Badge. 17. Camps
for Bulbuls.

CHAPTER II-GUIDE SECTION 18-51

1. Guide, 2. Guide Company, 3. The Guide Captain

and the Assistant Guide Captain. 4. Qualifications for
the Guide Captain and the Assistant Guide Captain,
5. Uniform for the Guide Captain and The Assistant
Guide Captain, 6. Uniform for the Sea Guide Captain
and Assistant Sea Guide Captain, 7. Uniform for the
Air Guide Captain and Assistant Air Guide Captain.
8. The Patrol System, Company Leader, Asstt. Company
Leader, Patrol Leader, Second. Court of Honour, Patrol-
in-Council, 9. The Guide, Pravesh Requirements,
10. Guide Uniform, 11. Uniform for Sea Guide,
12. Uniform for Air Guide. 13. Scheme for Advancement
of a Guide, 14. Tests for Pratham Sopan, 15. Test for
Dwitiya Sopan, 16. Test for Tritiya Sopan, 17. Test
for Rajya Puraskar, 18. Rashtrapati Guide Award.
19. Guide Proficiency Badges, Hikes, Treks and Camps
for Guides.

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 CHAPTER III-GUIDE SECTION PAGE
1. Ranger, 2. Ranger Team, 3. The Ranger Leader and the 52-53
Assistant Ranger Leader. 4. Qualifications for the Ranger
Leader and the Assistant Ranger Leader. 5. Uniform for
the Ranger Leader and the Assistant Ranger Leader.

6. Uniform for Sea Ranger Leader and Assistant Sea 54-76

Ranger Leader. 7. Uniform for Sea Ranger Leader and
Assistant Sea Ranger Leader. 8. Senior Ranger Mate,
9. Ranger Mate, 10. Second, 11. Team Rangers Council,
12. The Ranger, 13. Ranger Aspirant, 14. Test for Pravesh,
15. Uniform for the Ranger. Sea Ranger and Air Ranger,
16. Scheme for Advancement of a Ranger, 17. Tests
for Nipun Badge, 18. Rajya Puruskar, 19. Rashtrapati
Ranger Award, 20. Ranger Proficiency Badges,
21. Ranger-in-service, 22. Hikes. Treks and Camps for
Ranger.

CHAPTER IV
Special Branches
Extension Guiding 78-83
Bunny Scheme 84-87
APPENDIX
(a) Bulbul Proficiency Badges 88-98
(b) Guide Proficiency Badges 98-156
(c) Ranger Proficiency Badges 157-168
(d) Regional Interest Badge 169-171
(e) Promise-A Commitment 171-173
(f) Diagram of part of the uniform 174-177

Note : Details for the new Proficiency Badges introduced in the

Guide Section as per Revised APRO are incorporated in this
edition.
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 AIMS, POLICY, RULES AND
ORGANISATION
Part III-Guide Wing

CHAPTER-I-
BULBUL SECTION
1. Bulbul :
A Girl who is a citizen of India and who has completed five years
but not ten years of age, is eligible to become a Bulbul provided she
subscribes to the Bulbul Promise and Bulbul Law and become a
member of a Bulbul Flock.

2. Bulbul Flock :
(i) A Bulbul Flock shall consist of not less than 12 but not
more than 24 Bulbuls.
(ii) A Bulbul Flock shall be a unit of Group of Bulbul Flock,
Guide Company and Ranger Team, provided, however,
where there is no such group, a Bulbul Flock shall be
treated as a Group.
(iii) Every Bulbul Flock shall be registered.
(iv) Every Bulbul Flock shall have a name.
Where the Bulbul Flock is a unit of Group, it shall bear the name of
the Group. The Group may be named after the locality, an institution
or any great Personalities (Female) of India; every Group shall also
have a serial number assigned by the Local or the District Association,
as the case may be.

3. The Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader.

(i) There shall be a Flock Leader for each Bulbul Flock;
there may be one or more Assistant Flock Leaders for a
Bulbul Flock.
(ii) The Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader shall
function subject to the general supervision of the Group
Leader where there is a Group the Flock Leader shall be

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 responsible for the management of the affairs of the Flock.
The Assistant Flock Leader shall assist the Flock Leader.
(iii) The Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock Leader shall
be appointed by the State Chief Commissioner in
consultation with the concerned state Commissioner
on the recommendation of the Local or the District
Association, as the case may be, and the concerned
District Commissioner.
(iv) On Appointment, the Flock Leader and the Assistant
Flock Leader shall be issued each with a Warrant.

4. Qualification for the Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock

Leader.
(i) Only women are eligible to be appointed as Flock
Leaders and Assistant Flock Leaders.
(ii) A person who has completed 18 years of age is eligible
for appointment as a Flock Leader or an Assistant Flock
Leader.
(iii) She must possess matriculation or an equivalent
certificate, provided however, in exceptional cases
exemption from educational qualification may be granted
by the State Chief Commissioner on the recommendation
of the concerned District Commissioner.
(iv) She must be a person of good character, conduct and
antecedents.
(v) She must be willing to work with the children of Bulbul
age group between five to ten years.
(vi) She must have satisfactorily completed a period of
training prescribed by the National Association.

5. Uniform for the Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock

Leader.
(a) COMPULSORY
(i) The Flock Leader or the Assistant Flock Leader shall
wear uniform as follows :
Salwar, Kameez and Dupatta : A white Salwar and
White Kameez of plain non-transparent material. The

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 length of the Kameez shall be up to the knees. The
Kameez shall have two patch pockets and two side
pockets, half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned
up and stitched down cuffs. 4 cm. wide, open sports
collar with epaulettes on both shoulders. The Salwar and
Kameez shall not be tight-fitted. The Dupatta shall be
deep sky-blue in colour made of plain non-transparent
material.
OR
Midi skirt and Blouse : Midi skirt in deep sky blue
colour made of plain non-transparent material with side
pockets and a slit at the back. The length of the skirt will
be up to the half distance between, knee and ankle. A
white blouse of plain non-transparent material with two
patch pockets, half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with
turned up and stitched down cuffs 4 cm. wide, open
sports collar with epaulettes on both the shoulders. The
length of the blouse shall be 8 cm. below the waistline.
The blouse shall not be tight fitted.
OR
Saree and Blouse : Deep sky-blue saree made of plain
non-transparent material and a white blouse of plain
non­transparent material with two patch pockets, half
sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned up and
stitched down cuffs 4 cm. wide, open sports collar with
epaulettes on both the shoulders. The length of the
blouse shall be 8 cm. below the waistline. The blouse
shall not be tight fitted.
(ii) Belt: Brown nylex belt with Brass the official buckle of
the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied by the National
Association.
(iii) Scarf: A scarf of the group colour and pattern other than
green, purple and yellow as approved by the Local or
District Association shall be worn round the neck and
over the collar and epaulettes with the group woggle.
The shape of the scarf shall be triangular with a base and
two sides, each of the two sides shall have a minimum
length of 70 cm. and a maximum of 80 cm.

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 (iv) Socks : Camel Colour.
(v) Footwear : Black leather or Black canvas closed shoes or
Black sandles without heels may be allowed on medical
ground.
(vi) Hair Style : Hair locks (Juda) or hairs should be tied
with black clip/ band (only for short hair).
(vi) Membership Badge : A cloth badge with green
background with Fleur-de-lis in yellow superimposed
by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in yellow in the
centre shall be worn in the middle of the left sleeve.
(viii) Shoulder Badge : A shoulder badge 6 to 8 cm. length
and 1.5 cm width with white background and serial
number and the name of the group in red letters shall
be worn on the both shoulder just below the seam with
a little curve.
(ix) World Guide Badge : World Guide Badge shall be worn
in the middle of the right sleeve.
(x) The Name stripe: containing “The Bharat Scouts &
Guides” supplied by National Headquarters may be
worn above the right pocket on the blouse. The size of the
stripe should be 11 cm. x 2 cm. the right corner of which
would be tri-colour of National Flag of the size of 3cm. x 2
cm. and rest for the Title “The Bharat Scouts & Guides”
(xi) Cardigan/Blazer : When worn it shall be black without
any design. Sleeveless according to the season allowed.
(b) OPTIONAL
(i) Camp Uniform : Deep blue Salwar, deep blue kameez
with the same pattern as mentioned above and deep
blue dupatta.
(ii) Working Casual Wear : Working uniform or field
activity uniform as optional items with the deep blue
jeans /plain sky blue colour T-shirt with collar having
a pocket superimposed with BS&G emblem /deep blue
salwar kurta, dupatta and deep blue P cap with BS&G
Emblem at the Centre may be worn during the field
activity along with comfortable shoes.
(iii) P. Cap can be worn when they go for outing.

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 (iv) A black pouch shall be worn : The pouch shall not be
worn at the time of the Ceremony.
(v) Metal Badge : A “metal badge of the Bharat Scouts &
Guides may be worn when not in uniform.
(vi) Lanyard and Whistle : White lanyard with a whistle
may be worn round the neck.
(vii) Jewellery : No jewellery shall be worn except those
enjoined by religion or custom.
(viii) Rank Badge : The rank badge for the Flock Leader and
the Assistant Flock Leaders shall be in white metal with
the Bharat Scouts Guides emblem on it in different
colours as follows :
(a) The Badge for the Flock Leader shall be badge in
blue colour with blue border and shall be worn
above the seam of the left pocket for salwar
kameej, Skirt blouse, or on the seam of the pocket
not covered by the saree. i.e. Rank badge for all
unit Leaders to all sections in Guide wing wearing
salwar kameej to be put up on the right side of
the Dupatta above the seam of right pocket.
(b) The badge for the Assistant Flock Leader shall be
blue in colour with red border. It shall be worn
as stated in (a) above.

6. The Six system :

(i) A Bulbul Flock shall be divided into Sixes. Each Six may
consist of 4 to 6 Bulbuls inclusive of the Sixer and the
Second.

(ii) Each Six Shall bear the name of a bird chosen in

consultation with the Pow Wow and every member of
the Six shall wear the Six Emblem above the left pocket
of the uniform.

(iii) Senior Sixer : A Senior sixer is one of the Sixers

appointed by the Flock Leader; She shall wear uniform
and badge as for Bulbul and in addition she shall wear
3 blue strip armlets each 1.5 cm wide stitched over the

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 cuff of the left sleeve each 1 cm apart; the senior Sixer
shall assist the Flock Leader and the Assistant Flock
Leader as directed.
(iv) Sixer : A Sixer is a Bulbul appointed as a Sixer by the
Flock Leader to lead a Six of Bulbul; the Sixer shall wear
uniform as for Bulbul in addition she shall wear 2 blue
strip armlets each 1.5 cm wide stitched over the cuff of
the left sleeve each 1 cm apart.
(v) Second : The Second is a Bulbul appointed by the Flock
Leader in consultation with the Sixer concerned; the
Second shall assist the Sixer and take her place in her
absence. She shall wear one blue strip armlet 1.5 cm
wide stitched over the cuff of the left sleeve one cm
above the lower edge.

7. Pow Wow
(i) Pow Wow is a Flock Council. It shall consist of the Flock
Leader and the Bulbuls of the Flock. It shall look after
the, affairs of the Bulbul Flock.

8. The Bulbul :
(i) A girl who is citizen of India and has completed five
years but not completed teen years of age is eligible to
be registered as a Bulbul Aspirant.
(ii) As a Pravesh Bulbul she will work for three months
before investiture or a bulbul.

(iii) Pravesh Requirements :

(a) Be able to tell the story of Tara.
(b) Understand the meaning of Bulbul Promise,
Bulbul Law, Bulbul Motto and
Bulbul Greetings.
(c) Demonstrate correctly Bulbul
Salute and left hand shake.
(d) Offer daily prayer as told by
parents.
(e) Do a daily good turn at home.
(f) Be able to sing Bulbul Prayer

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 (iv) She then makes the Bulbul Promise to the Flock Leader
and is invested as a Bulbul.
(v) She is eligible to wear the Bulbul uniform and
Membership Badge. The Membership Badge is a cloth
badge with blue background with Fleur-de-lis in yellow
superimposed by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in
yellow in the centre. Membership badge is worn in the
middle of the left sleeve. The Membership Badge shall
be issued by the Local or District Association, as the case
may be, on the recommendation of the Flock Leader.
(a) The Bulbul Promise is :
I promise to do my best
to do my duty to God and my country
to keep the Bulbul law and
to do Good Turn every day.
The word “ Dharma” may be substituted for the word “God’ if so
desired.
(b) The law for the Bulbul is
(i) The Bulbul is obedient
(ii) The Bulbul is clean and polite
(c) The Motto for the Bulbul is DO YOUR BEST.
(d) The Bulbul Salute is given by raising the right
arm smartly to the level of the shoulder, palm
to the front, with the first two fingers stretched
together, the first just touching the forehead and
thumb closing on the last two fingers. After the
salute the arm is smartly brought down.
(e) The Bulbul Prayer Song (Ham Hain Chhote
Chhote Bal) should be adopted and practised.

9. Bulbul Uniform
(a) COMPULSORY
A Bulbul shall wear uniform as given below :
(i) An overall : Deep sky blue overall made of plain
non-transparent material with two top patch
pockets and two side pockets from underside,
half sleeves 8 cm above the elbow with turned

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 up and stitched down cuffs 4 cm wide and open
sports collar with epaulettes on both shoulders.
The overall shall not be tight-fitted.
(ii) Belt: Brown nylex belt with the official Brass
buckle of the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied
by the National Association.
(iii) Scarf: A scarf of the group colour and pattern
other than green, purple and yellow as approved
by the Local or District Association shall be
worn round the neck and over the collar and
epaulettes with the group woggle. The shape
of the scarf shall be triangular with a base, and
two sides, each of the two sides shall have a
minimum length of 70 cm and a maximum of
80 cm.
(iv) Socks : White colour.
(v) Footwear : Black leather or black canvas closed
shoes.
(vi) Hair Ribbon : Blue plain ribbon or blue plain hair
band (without any design)
(vii) Membership Badge : A cloth badge with
blue background, with Fleur-de-lis in yellow
superimposed by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra
also in yellow in the centre shall be worn in the
middle of the left sleeve.
(viii) Shoulder Badge : A shoulder badge of 6 cm
to 8 cm. length and 1.5 cm width with white
background and serial number and the name
of the group in red letters shall be worn on
both shoulders just below the seam with a little
curve.
(ix) Six Emblem : Every Bulbul shall wear a six
emblem. It shall be 4 cm. in diameter, embroidered
on black background with light blue border. It
shall be worn above the left pocket.
(x) Cardigan/Blazer : When worn it shall be black
without any design. Sleeveless according to the
season allowed.

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 (xi) World Guide Badge : World Guide Badge shall
be worn in the middle of the right sleeve.
Optional:
(i) P. Cap can be worn when they go for outing.

(ii) World Brownie Badge : May be worn on the

seam of the left pocket of the uniform.

(iii) Metal Badge : A metal badge of the Bharat Scouts

& Guides may be worn when not in uniform.

(iv) Jewellery : No jewellery shall be worn except

those enjoined by religion or custom.

10. Scheme for Advancement of a Bulbul :

(i) A girl can be registered as a Bulbul Aspirant on
completion of five years of age and invested after
working for at least three months and completed the
requirement of the Pravesh test.

(ii) A Pravesh Bulbul will work at least for three months to

qualify for Komal Pankh.

(iii) A Komal Pankh Bulbul will work for at least three

months to qualify for Rajat Pankh.

(iv) A Rajat Pankh Bulbul will work for at least nine months to
qualify for Suvarna Pankh. (From Rajat Pankh onwards
and for all Proficiency Badges, Training Counsellors
will arrange testing).

(v) A Suvarna Pankh Bulbul will work for at least nine

months to qualify for Heerak Pankh. A Suvarna Pankh
Bulbul may earn any other or all remaining Proficiency
Badges.

(vi) A Heerak Pankh Bulbul have earned totally six

Proficiency Badges, one badge each in Suvarna Pankh
and Heerak Pankh, remaining four badges to be earned
from the proficiency badge groups not earned earlier.
She may be awarded a special badge called “Golden
Arrow” before completing ten years of age.

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 11. Tests for Komal Pankh :
(i) Know how to keep personal
effects (clothes, foot wear, etc.)
neat and tidy and be able to sew
button on garments.
Komal Pankh
(ii) Learn to pray before meals
(iii) Do daily good turn at home and at school.
(iv) Do knee bending and toe touching exercises regularly
and maintain good health habits.
(v) Practise any two of the following physical activities (a)
Balance walk, (b) throw and catch a tennis (or equivalent)
ball from 3 meters, (c) hopping (d) skipping.
(vi) Make a collection of five different leaves and flowers.
Paste and label them in a scrap book.
(vii) Be able to tell time by clock.
(viii) Know whipping and tie reef knot, clove hitch and learn
their uses.
(ix) Demonstrate any three of the following:
(a) Ride a bicycle.
(b) Write address and affix stamps on an envelope
for posting.
(c) Tell what to do when the flags are flown and
National Anthem is sung or played.
(d) Find out the meaning of the Badge given at the
time of Investiture.
(e) Use a Telephone or Mobile Phone.
(f) Climb up a tree or a rope
(x) Be able to sing National Anthem and Flag Song
(xi) Be able to tell the name, address and telephone/mobile
numbers of their parents
(xii) Attend at least 8 Flock Meetings as a Bulbul.

Note ; On Completion of the Tests, the Pravesh Bulbul shall be

awarded the Komal Pankh Badge by the Local/District Association,
as the case may be on the recommendation of the Flock Leader. The

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 Komal Pankh Badge is a cloth Badge. This is a badge with Green
wings holding our Bharat Scouts & Guides Emblem in yellow in the
centre on blue background with the letters K & P superimposed on the
left and right wing respectively. It shall be worn on the left pocket
touching the seam of flap.

12. Tests for Rajat Pankh :

(i) Know from your parents about
a few important people in your
village/locality and tell about
them to the Flock Leader.
(ii) Learn from your parents about
the care to be taken of brittle, sharp and valuable things
in the house.
(iii) Prepare a handicraft out of the waste materials or do
clay modelling.
(iv) Observe flowers in the garden, trees in the locality/
Mohalla and make a collection of eight flowers. Paste
and label them in the log books.
(v) Be able to preserve thing collected by you.
(vi) Tie a Sheet Bend and a Fisherman’s knot and show their
uses.
(vii) Render First Aid for small cuts, burns and scratches.
(viii) Along with your Six, do a Good Turn in School/ Locality
under the supervision of the Flock Leader.
(ix) Demonstrate any three of the following :
(a) Make your own bed daily at least for a month.
(b) Know the importance of our National Flag.
(c) Sow seeds and grow a plant. The growth may be
recorded and reported to the Flock Leader.
OR

Prepare a Bird feeder or a fountain and maintain it

for two months.
(d) Draw or paint a picture of any subject of your
choice.

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 (e) Trim, fill, light and extinguish a hurricane /
lantern or light a candle
OR
Know the use of Emergency light and how to charge it.
(f) Make a handkerchief and present it to your
mother.
(g) Follow a trail not less than half a kilometre and
not exceeding one kilometre with your Six/FL/
AFL.
(h) Attend at least 8 Flock Meetings as Komal
Pankh.
(i) Participate in at least two All Faiths Prayer
Meetings.
(j) Participate in Kim’s Game
(k) Know about the 3Rs of conservation i.e. Reduce,
Recycle and Reuse.
Note ; On completion of the test, a Komal Pankh Bulbul shall be
awarded the Rajat Pankh Badge by the local or the District Association,
as the case may be, on the recommendation of the Training Counsellor
or examiners appointed by the Badge Committee, who arranges
the testing. The Rajat Pankh Badge is cloth badge. This is a badge
with white wings holding our Bharat Scouts & Guides emblem in
yellow in the centre on blue background with the letters R & P super
imposed on the left and right wing respectively. It shall replace on
the uniform the Komal Pankh Badge.

13. Tests for Suvarna Pankh

Suvarana Pankh
(i) Prepare and present a useful
handicraft preferably for a
Differently Abled person in
the locality
(ii) Know the eight principle Suvarana Pankh
points of a compass.
(iii) Have Knowledge of your village/town regarding
nearby of Railway Station, Bus stand, Bank, Post Office,
Schools, Colleges and Hospitals.

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 (iv) Render First Aid for Sprains, Stings and be able to clean
a wound.
(v) Participate in a Flock Good Turn activity by adopting a
public place.
(vi) Participate successfully in at least three sense training
games of different types.
(vii) Go on a day Hike with your Flock.
(viii) Help a younger child in the habits of cleanliness.
(ix) Qualify for one of the following Proficiency Badges :
(a) Observer (b) Team Player (c) Home Craft
(d) Entertainer (e) Guide (f) Computer Awareness.
(x) a. Know how to welcome and receive a guest.
b. Prepare and serve cold or hot drink.
c. Prepare a greeting card for a special occasion.
(xi) a. Know the wood craft signs and traffic signs .
b. Know the rules of road safety as a pedestrian
and as a cyclist.
c. Follow a marked track for one kilometre.
(xii) Attend at least 8 Flock Meetings after qualifying for
Rajat Pankh.
Note: On completion of the tests, a Rajat Pankh. Bulbul shall be
awarded the Suvarma Pankh Badge by the Local or the District
Association, as the case may be, on the recommendations of
the Training Counsellor or Examiners appointed by the Badge
Committee, who arranges the testing. The Suvarna Pankh Badge is
a cloth badge. This is a badge with golden wings holding our Bharat
Scouts & Guides Emblem in yellow in the centre on blue background,
with the letters S & P superimposed on the left and right wing
respectively. It shall replace on the uniform the Rajat Pankh Badge.

13. Tests for Heerak Pankh.

(i) Participate in an overnight Flock holiday.
(ii) Participate in Flock Expedition.
(iii) Tie and know the use of
bowline, round turn and two
half hitches.
Heerak Pankh

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 (iv) Open a small savings account in a Post office or a Bank
or Plant at least two saplings in your locality and ensure
their growth for at least six months.
(v) Participate in a religious function and share your
experiences with your Flock Leader.
(vi) Qualify any one of the following Proficiency Badges
not earned earlier: a) World Conservation b) First Aider
(c) Cyclist d) Gardener (e) Book Binder (f) Heritage
(g) Free being me’
(vii) Observe Guide Patrol/Company meeting in your
locality for a month and discuss your observations with
your Flock leader.
OR
Collect addresses of five Guides in the locality and
submit to the Flock Leader.
(viii) Be able to tell about two National Heroines/Freedom
Fighters.
(ix) Know about the National Flag and Bharat Scouts &
Guides Flag.
(x) Gain knowledge and practice simple Yoga in daily life.
(xi) To know from the Flock Leader about any two good
habits of Tara and inculcate them in her life.
(xii) Observe a pet bird or an animal and take care of it at
least for three months.
(xiii) Attend at least eight Flock Meetings after qualifying for
Suvarna Pankh
Note :
(a) On Completion of the tests, a Suvarna Pankh Bulbul
will be awarded the Heerak Pankh Badge by the
Local or the District Association as the case may be,
on the recommendation of the Training Counsellor or
Examiners appointed by the Badge Committee.
(b) The Heerak Pankh Badge is a cloth Badge. This is a badge
with Ruby wings holding Bharat Scouts and Guides
emblem in yellow in the centre on blue background
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 right wings respectively. It shall replace the Suvarna
Pankh Badge on the uniform.
c. The Heerak Pankh Badge will be presented along with a
certificate signed by the State Chief Commissioner.

14. Golden Arrow Badges.

(i) The Proficiency Badges are divided into five groups as
follows
Group -1
Character 1. Collector
2. Entertainer
3. Gardener
4. Observer
5. Story Teller
6. Free Being Me

Group - II
Health 1. Athlete
2. Cyclist
3. Swimmer
4. Team Player
Group - III
Handicraft 1. Artist
2. Home Craft
3. Needle Worker
4. Toy Maker
5. Book Binder
Group - IV
Service 1. Cook
2. First Aider
3. Guide
4. House Orderly
Group - V
Conservation and Technology 1. World Conservation
2. Heritage Badge
3. Computer Awareness

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 (ii) The Syllabus for the Proficiency Badges is as given in
the Appendix.
(iii) All the Proficiency Badges shall be worn on the right
arm in parallel rows.

15. Golden Arrow Badge:

(a) A Heerak Pankh Bulbul having
earned totally six Proficiency
Badges.One badge each in
Suvarna Pankh and Heerak Pankh,
remaining four badges to be
earned from the proficiency badge
groups not earned earlier. She may
be awarded a special badge called
“Golden Arrow” before completing
ten years of age. The Badge will be
on blue background with golden
border with a prominent golden
arrow with Bharat Scouts and
Guides Emblem in the centre. The
Badge will be worn above the right pocket of the overall.
“Golden Arrow” Badge is presented by the President
of Bharat Scouts and Guides along with the certificate
signed by the Chief National Commissioner.
(b) The Chief National Commissioner who is the final
authority to grant the Golden Arrow Badge and
Certificate on recommendations from the State Chief
Commissioner.
(c) The Chief National Commissioner shall issue suitable
directives from time to time in respect with Golden
Arrow Badge.
(d) The State Association will organize a re-test camp under
the supervision of State Organizing Commissioner (G).
(e) A Flock Leader who is an advanced trained and has
a valid warrant will be competent to produce Golden
Arrow Bulbul.
(f) All Proficiency Badges must be tested by the independent
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 of the Local / Dist. Association and required details
should be given in the registration forms as supplied by
the National Headquarters.
(g) Unit Leader is not eligible to work as an independent
Badge Examiner of the same unit.
(h) A Bulbul should have completed not more than ten years
of age at the time of submission of her Golden Arrow
registration form to concerned Regional Headquarters
through proper chanel.
(i) There will be no limit for the eligible Bulbuls to be
recommended by the Flock Leader from her Unit for the
Golden Arrow Badge.

16. Camps for Bulbuls :

(i) A Bulbul who has earned Komal Pankh Badge and
completed seven years of age is eligible to attend a
camp
(ii) A Bulbul Flock Camp should not less or more than two
nights.
(iii) A Bulbul Flock camp shall be conducted in permanent
shelter/tents with ample safety measures.
(iv) A Bulbul camp shall be held outside the respective state,
except with the written permission of the concerned
State Commissioner.
(v) In order to regulate proper arrangement for camp, trek
or Hike a ‘permit card’ signed by District Organising
Commissioner shall issue’ only to the Flock Leader
(vi) There shall be not less than two adult leaders for a
Bulbul Camp; there may be one Adult Leader for every
SIX Bulbuls in a camp.
(vii) No Flock Leader or Assistant Flock Leader shall conduct
a Bulbul CAMP without the previous written permission
of the concerned District commissioner.

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 Chapter II

Guide Section

14 PROGRAMME IDEALS

By the time a girl completes the full course of the Guide Programme,
she will be able to:
1. Develop her character to become healthy & efficient.
2. Accept and follow the rudiments of good citizenship.
3. Undertake practices and improve skills essential to become
self-reliant and prepare her to use them for helping others.
4. Undertake collective activities and challenges, which
contribute for her all round development.
5. Be aware of her potential and use them in service to the
community.
6. Improve her skills of observation to appreciate the wonders
of nature and develop a sense of expressing reverence
towards nature by nurturing it.
7. Make things useful for others.
8. Realize that public property is her property as well and
attempt to look after it.
9. Identify herself as an Integral part of her community and
realize her duty to country.
10. Improve future Guiding skills to undertake adventurous
activities and develop love for adventure.
11. Understand our National Heritage and Culture and
determine to keep them up.
12. Undertake individual and collective practices to conserve
nature resources and prepare to educate others in this
respect.
13. Develop the qualities of a dynamic leader and participate
doing her best effectively in all leadership opportunities
made available to her.
14. Study about her country & people and contribute for the
cause of National Integration.

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 CHAPTER - II GUIDE SECTION

1. Guide : A girl who is a citizen of India and who was completed

10 years, but not 17 years of age is eligible to become a Guide,
Provided she subscribes to the Guide Promise and the Guide
Law and becomes a member of Guide Company. If she
continues to be in the school be allowed to remain in the unit
till she is 18 years of age.

2. Guide Company :
(i) A Guide Company shall consist of not less than 12 but
not more than 32 Guides.
(ii) A Guide company shall be a unit of a Group of Bulbul
Flock, Guide Company and Ranger Team provided,
however, where there is no such group, a Guide
Company shall be treated as a Group.
(iii) Every Guide Company shall be registered.
(iv) Every Guide Company shall have a name, where the
Guide Company is a unit of a group, it shall take the
name of the Group; the Group may be named after
the locality, the institution or any great Personalities
(Female) of India; every Group shall also have a serial
number assigned by the Local or the District Association,
as the case may be

3. The Guide Captain and the assistant Guide Captain:

(i) There shall be a Guide Captain for each Guide Company.
There may be one or more Assistant Guide Captains for
a Guide Company at the rate of one Assistant Guide
Captain for eight Guides.
(ii) The Guide Captain and the Assistant Guide Captain shall
function subject to the general Supervision of the Group
Leader where there is a Group. The Guide Captain shall
be responsible for the management of the affairs of the
Guide Company; she shall, however, delegate matters
of discipline, administration and finance to the Court of
Honour. The Asstt. Guide Captain shall assist the Guide
Captain.

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 (iii) The Guide Captain and the Assistant Guide Captain
shall be appointed by the State Chief Commissioner
in consultation with the State Commissioner (G) on
the recommendation of the District Commissioner
(G) and District Chief Commissioner. In case of Local
Association, Assistant District Commissioner through
the Dist. Association.
(iv) On appointment, the Guide Captain and the Asstt.
Guide Captain shall be issued each with Warrant.

4. Qualification for the Guide Captain and the Asstt Guide

Captain.
(i) (a) A person who has completed 21 years of age is
eligible for appointment as Guide Captain.
(b) A person who has completed 18 years of age
shall be eligible for appointment as an Asstt.
Guide Captain.
(ii) She must possess Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent
Certificate. Provided however, in exceptional cases
exemption from educational qualification may be
granted by the State Chief Commissioner on the
recommendation of concerned Assistant District
Commissioner (G) / District Commissioner (G) and
District Chief Commissioner.
(iii) She must be a person of good character, conduct and
antecedents.
(iv) She must have a knowledge of the Guide Movement and
its methods, in particular an appreciation of its religious
and moral basis and the A.P.R.O. in its application to
her work.
(v) She must be a person with special aptitude to deal with
young girls.
(vi) She must have satisfactorily completed a period of
training prescribed by the National Association.

5. Uniform for the Guide Captain and the Assistant Guide

Captain.
The Guide Captain and the Assistant Guide Captain Shall
wear uniform as follows :

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 (a) COMPULSORY
(i) The Flock Leader or the Assistant Flock Leader shall
wear uniform as follows :
Salwar, Kameez and Dupatta : A white Salwar and White
Kameez of plain non-transparent material. The length of
the Kameez shall be up to the knees. The Kameez shall
have two patch pockets and two side pockets, half sleeves
8 cm. above the elbow with turned up and stitched down
cuffs. 4 cm. wide, open sports collar with epaulettes on
both shoulders. The Salwar and Kameez shall not be
tight-fitted. The Dupatta shall be deep sky-blue in colour
made of plain non-transparent material.
OR
Midi skirt and Blouse : Midi skirt in deep sky blue
colour made of plain non-transparent material with side
pockets and a slit at the back. The length of the skirt will
be up to the half distance between, knee and ankle. A
white blouse of plain non-transparent material with two
patch pockets, half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with
turned up and stitched down cuffs 4 cm. wide, open
sports collar with epaulettes on both the shoulders. The
length of the blouse shall be 8 cm. below the waistline.
The blouse shall not be tight fitted.
OR
Saree and Blouse : Deep sky-blue saree made of plain
non-transparent material and a white blouse of plain
non­transparent material with two patch pockets, half
sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned up and
stitched down cuffs 4 cm. wide, open sports collar with
epaulettes on both the shoulders. The length of the
blouse shall be 8 cm. below the waistline. The blouse
shall not be tight fitted.
(ii) Belt: Brown nylex belt with Brass the official buckle of
the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied by the National
Association.
(iii) Scarf: A scarf of the group colour and pattern other than
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 District Association shall be worn round the neck and
over the collar and epaulettes with the group woggle.
The shape of the scarf shall be triangular with a base and
two sides, each of the two sides shall have a minimum
length of 70 cm. and a maximum of 80 cm.
(iv) Socks : Camel Colour.
(v) Footwear : Black leather or Black canvas closed shoes or
Black sandles without heels may be allowed on medical
ground.
(vi) Hair Style : Hair locks (Juda) or hairs should be tied
with black clip/ band (only for short hair).
(vi) Membership Badge : A cloth badge with green
background with Fleur-de-lis in yellow superimposed
by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in yellow in the
centre shall be worn in the middle of the left sleeve.
(viii) Shoulder Badge : A shoulder badge 6 to 8 cm. length
and 1.5 cm width with white background and serial
number and the name of the group in red letters shall
be worn on the both shoulder just below the seam with
a little curve.
(ix) World Guide Badge : World Guide Badge shall be worn
in the middle of the right sleeve.
(x) The Name stripe: containing “The Bharat Scouts &
Guides” supplied by National Headquarters may be
worn above the right pocket on the blouse. The size of the
stripe should be 11 cm. x 2 cm. the right corner of which
would be tri-colour of National Flag of the size of 3cm. x 2
cm. and rest for the Title “The Bharat Scouts & Guides”
(xi) Cardigan/Blazer : When worn it shall be black without
any design. Sleeveless according to the season allowed.
(b) OPTIONAL
(i) Camp Uniform : Deep blue Salwar, deep blue kameez
with the same pattern as mentioned above and deep
blue dupatta.
(ii) Working Casual Wear : Working uniform or field
activity uniform as optional items with the deep blue
jeans/plain sky blue colour T-shirt with collar having

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 a pocket superimposed with BS&G emblem /deep blue
salwar kurta, dupatta and deep blue P cap with BS&G
Emblem at the Centre may be worn during the field
activity along with comfortable shoes.
(iii) P. Cap can be worn when they go for outing.
(iv) A black pouch shall be worn : The pouch shall not be
worn at the time of the Ceremony.
(v) Metal Badge : A “metal badge of the Bharat Scouts &
Guides may be worn when not in uniform.
(vi) Lanyard and Whistle : White lanyard with a whistle
may be worn round the neck.
(vii) Jewellery : No jewellery shall be worn except those
enjoined by religion or custom.
(a) OPTIONAL
(i) Rank Badge : The badges for the Guide Captain and
the Asstt. Guide Captain shall be in white metal with
the Bharat Scouts & Guides emblem on it in different
colours as follows:
(a) The badge for the Guide Captain shall be green in
colour with green border and shall be worn above
the seam of the pocket not covered by Saree.
(b) The badge for the Assistant Guide Captain shall
be green in colour with red border and shall be
worn as stated in (a) above.
(ii) Camp Uniform : Deep blue Salwar, deep blue Kammez
with the same pattern as mentioned above and deep
blue dupatta.

(6) Uniform for Sea Guide Captain and Assistant Sea Guide
Captain.
The Sea Guide Captain and Assistant Sea Guide Captain shall
wear uniform as for a Guide Captain and Assistant Guide
Captain respectively. She shall also wear the Sea Guide Badge
on the right pocket.

(7) Uniform for Air Guide Captain and Assistant Air Guide
Captain.

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 The Air Guide Captain and Assistant Air Guide Captain shall
wear uniform as for a Guide Captain and Assistant Guide
Captain respectively. She shall also wear the Air Guide Badge
on the right pocket.

(8) The Patrol System :

(i) A company shall be divided into Patrols. Each Patrol
will have Patrol Corner, Patrol Song, Patrol Yell, Patrol
Sign, Patrol Flag.
(ii) Each Patrol may consist of six to eight guides inclusive
the Patrol Leader and the second.
(iii) Each Patrol shall bear the name of a flower chosen in
consultation with the Patrol-in- council and every
member of the Patrol shall wear the emblem of the
Patrol on the uniform.
(iv) Company Leader : One of the Patrol Leaders, with
not less than 6 months service as a Patrol Leader, with
Dwitiya Sopan Badge, may be appointed as Company
Leader by the Guide Captain in consultation with the
Court of Honour. She shall wear the Guide uniform
and in addition Two Green Armlets each 1.5 cm wide,
stitched over the cuff of the left sleeves, each 1 cm a part
and Company Leader’s Badge with its base 4 cms. Above
the left pocket. She offers active assistance to the Guide
Captain and Assistant Guide Captain and take charge
of the unit in the absence of the Adult Unit Leaders.
Company Leader’s Badge
is a rectangular Badge with
Emblem in yellow on green
background with a yellow
ring round it and three
vertical stripes to the left of
the emblem.
(v) Assistant Company Leader:
One of the Patrol Leaders
with not less than 6 months
service as a Patrol Leader,
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 Assistant Company Leader by the Guide Captain in
consultation with the Court of Honour. She shall wear
the Guide Uniform and in addition two green armlets
each 1.5 cm wide stitched over the cuff of the left sleeve.
Each 1 cm apart and Asstt. Company Leader’s Badge
with its base 4 cms. Above the left pocket, the Assistant
Company Leader assists the Company Leader as
directed.
Assistant Company Leader’s Badge is a rectangular
Badge with emblem and ring around it in green
colour and three green vertical stripes to the left of the
emblem.
(vi) Patrol Leader : There shall be a Patrol Leader for each
Patrol. Patrol leader is a Guide appointed as a Patrol
Leader by the Guide Captain in consultation with the
Court of Honour and the concerned Patrol to lead a
Patrol of Guides. She shall wear the Guide uniform and
in addition two green armlets each 1.5 cm wide stitched
over the cuff of the left sleeve each 1 cm. apart.
(vii) Second : There shall be a Second for each Patrol. A
Second is a Guide selected by the Patrol Leader with the
approval of the Guide Captain and the Court of Honour.
She shall assist the Patrol Leader and take her place in
her absence. She shall wear the Guide Uniform and in
addition one green armlet1.5 cm wide stitched over the
cuff of the left sleeve1 cm. above the lower edge.
(viii) Court of Honour : There shall be a Court of Honour
for every Company. The Court of Honour shall consist
of the Company Leader, Assistant Company Leader
and the Patrol Leaders; Seconds may be adimitted as
memebrs of the Court of Honour, except when matters
of discipline are dealt with. The Company Leader,
Assistant Company Leader or one of the Patrol Leader
elected shall function as Secretary. The Court of Honour
shall plan activities and deal with the internal matters of
the Company and also matters of finance and discipline.
The Guide Captain and the Assistant Guide Captain
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 (ix) Patrol-in-Council : There shall be a Patrol-in-Council
for every patrol. The Patrol consist of the members of
the Patrol Leader shall be the Chairman. The Patrol-in-
Council shall deal with all affairs of the Patrol.

9. The Guide :
(i) A girl who is a citizen of India and who has completed
ten years but not seventeen years of age is eligible to be
become a Guide Aspirant.
(ii) A Guide Aspirant shall complete the Pravesh
requirements and will work for three months to the
satisfaction of the Guide Captain before being invested
as a Guide.
(iii) Pravesh Requirements :
a) (i) Have brief information of
the origin of Guiding along
with definition, purpose
and principle of the Bharat
Scouts and Guides.
(ii) A Guide Aspirant must
have holistic knowledge of
the movement
b) Guide Promise and Law.
c) Guide Motto, Sign, Salute and left hand shake.
d) Daily Good Turn at home and maintain a diary
atleast for a month.
e) Know the parts of guide Uniform and how to
wear it.
f) Know the composition and significance of the
National Flag, the Bharat Scouts & Guides
Flag and the World Guide Flag and the Flag
Etiquette
g) Sing correctly National Anthem, Bharat Scouts &
Guides Prayer and Flag Song. Know about the
composer, duration and meaning of the song.
h) Attend atleast four Company meetings.
i) Undertake a 4 hour purposeful outing with her
Patrol.

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 (iv) She then makes the Guide Promise to the Guide Captain
and is invested as a Guide. She is eligible to wear the
Guide Uniform and the membership badge.
The Membership Badge is a cloth badge with green background
with fleur-de-lis in yellow superimposed by the Trefoil with Ashoka
Chakra also in yellow in the centre. Membership badge is worn in
the middle of the left sleeve. The membership badge shall be issued
by the Local or the District Association, as the case may be, on the
recommendation of the Guide Captain.
Note :
(a) Guides should be given opportunity so that they acquire
the habit of doing at least one Good Turn every day.
(b) The Promise for the Guide is
“On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do
my duty to “God” and my country, to help other people
and to obey the Guide law.”
The word “Dharam” may be substituted for the word
‘God’ if so desired.
(c) The Law for the Guide is
(i) A Guide is trustworthy.
(ii) A Guide is loyal.
(iii) A Guide is a freind to all and a sister to every
other Guide.
(iv) A Guide is courteous.
(v) A Guide is a friend to animals and loves nature.
(vi) A Guide is disciplined and helps protect public
property.
(vii) A Guide is Courageous.
(viii) A Guide is thrifty.
(ix) A Guide is pure in thought, word and deed.
(d) Motto : The Motto of the Guide is “Be prepared”. This
has to be achieved by being physically strong, mentally
awake and morally straight.
(e) Sign : The Guide sign is given by raising the right hand
in level with the shoulder, palm to the front with three

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 fingers stretched together and the thumb closing on the
little finger.
(f) Salute : The Guide Salute is given by raising the right
arm smartly to the level of the shoulder, palm to the
front, with the three fingers stretched together, the first
touching the forehead and the thumb closing on the
little finger. After the salute the arm is smartly brought
down.

10. Guide Uniform : A Guide shall wear Uniform as given below:

(a) Compulsory :
(i) An overall : Deep sky blue overall made of plain non-
transparent material with two top patch pockets and
two side pockets from underside, half sleeves 8 cm
above the elbow with turned up and stitched down
cuffs 4 cm wide and open sports collar with epaulettes
on both shoulders. The overall shall not be tight-fitted.
OR
Salwar, Kameez and Dupatta : A white Salwar and
White Kameez of plain non-transparent material. The
length of the Kameez shall be up to the knees. The
Kameez shall have two patch pockets and two side
pockets, half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned
up and stitched down cuffs. 4 cm. wide, open sports
collar with epaulettes on both shoulders. The Salwar and
Kameez shall not be tight-fitted. The Dupatta shall be
deep sky-blue in colour made of plain non-transparent
material.
OR
Midi Skirt and Blouse : Midi in deep sky-blue made pf
plain non-transparent material with side pockets and a
slit at the back. The length of the skirt will be up to the
half distance between knee and ankle. A white blouse of
plain non-transparent material with two patch pockets
half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned up and
stitched down cuffs 4 cm. wide, open sports collar with
epaulettes on both the shoulders. The length of the

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 blouse shall be 8 cm. below the waistline. The skirt and
blouse shall not be tight-fitted.
(ii) Belt: Brown nylex belt with the official Brass buckle of
the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied by the National
Association.
(iii) Scarf: A scarf of the group colour and pattern other than
green, purple and yellow as approved by the Local or
District Association shall be worn round the neck and
over the collar and epaulettes with the group woggle.
The shape of the scarf shall be triangular with a base and
two sides, each of the two sides shall have a minimum
length of 70 cm. and maximum of 80 cm.
(iv) Socks : White Colour.
(v) Footwear : Black leather or Black canvas closed shoes.
(vi) Hair Ribbon : Black plain ribbon or black plain hair
band (without any design).
(vii) Membership Badge : A cloth badge with green
background, with Fleur-de-lis in yellow Superimposed
by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in yellow in the
centre shall be worn in the middle of the left sleeve.
(viii) A shoulder Badge of 6 cm. to 8 cm. x 1.5 cm. with
White background and Red Border and the serial No.
and Name of the Group in Red Letters shall be worn
on both the shoulders just below the seam with a little
curve
(ix) World Guide Badge : World Guide Badge shall be worn
in the middle of the right sleeve
(x) Patrol Emblem : Every Guide shall wear Patrol emblem,
it shall be embroidered on black background with green
border, 4 cm. in diameter. It shall be worn in the centre
of the top of the sash.
(xi) Cardigan : When worn it shall be black without any
design. Sleeveless according to the season allowed.
(xi) Sash : Deep sky blue Sash with 10 cm. width should
be worn on left shoulder across the chest so, that the
lower end of the sash will come up to just below the hip
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 in accordance to the girls programme in the ascending
order.
(a) OPTIONAL
(i) Camp Uniform : Deep blue Salwar, deep blue kameez
with the same pattern as mentioned above and deep
blue dupatta.
(ii) During Outing and Hiking : Deep blue Jeans, Sky Blue
T-Shirt with cloth having a Pocket Superimposed with
BS&G emblem and P. Cap supplied by the National
Association may be worth.
(iii) P. Cap can be worn when they go for outing.
(iv) A black pouch shall be worn : The pouch shall not be
worn at the time of the Ceremony.
(v) Metal Badge : A “metal badge of the Bharat Scouts &
Guides may be worn when not in uniform.
(vi) Lanyard and Whistle : White lanyard with a whistle
may be worn round the neck.
(vii) Jewellery : No jewellery shall be worn except those
enjoined by religion or custom.
11. Uniform for Sea Guide : A Sea Guide shall wear the uniform
as for a Guide. She shall also wear Sea Guide Badge above
the right pocket.
12. Uniform for Air Guide : An Air Guide shall wear uniform as
for a Guide, She shall also wear the Air Guide Badge above
the right pocket.
13. Scheme for Advancement of a Guide :
(i) (a) Having worked for at least three months
and attended four Company Meetings. A
Guide Aspirant can be invested as a Guide on
completion of Pravesh Test.
(b) A Pravesh Guide will work at least for six months
to qualify for Pratham Sopan.
(c) A Pratham Sopan Guide will work at least for six
months to qualify for Dwitiya Sopan.
(d) A Dwitiya Sopan Guide will work at least for six
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 (e) A Tritiya Sopan Guide will work at least for nine
months to qualify for Rajya Puraskar Award.
(f) A Rajya Puraskar Guide will work at least for
twelve months to qualify for Rashtrapati Guide
Award.
(ii) Efficiency Cords:
(A) Guide Efficiency Cords are made of chiffon
threads specially designed and supplied by
N.H.Q. It will be worn under the right shoulder
strap extending the cord to the right pocket.
(B) After Dwitiya Sopan Badge, a Guide may earn
more proficiency badges.
(a) If a Dwitiya Sopan Guide earns six
proficiency badges in all, shall be
awarded “Blue Cord” by the Asst. Dist.
Commissioner (G).
(b) If a Tritiya Sopan Guide earns twelve
proficiency badges in all, shall be awarded
“Green Cord” by the Dist. Commissioner
(G).
(c) If a Rajya Puraskar Guide earns eighteen
proficiency badges in all, shall be awarded
“Golden Cord” by the Dist. Chief
Commissioner.

14. Tests for Pratham Sopan :

(I) LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF:
(a) Be able to tell correctly “your
duties at home”.
(b) Be able to make your bed.
(c) Know the health rules
regarding personal cleanliness.
(d) Learn B.P. Six exercises and Practice Yoga /
Asanas / Surya Namaskar
(e) Stitch a button.
(f) Clean and polish canvas/ leather shoes.
(g) Make a personal First -Aid Kit and know its
contents.

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 (II) DISCIPLINE:
(a) Learn about your Patrol, its Flag, Yell, Song,
Patrol Corner and Participate in a Patrol in
Council.
(b) Learn & practice Hand & Whistle Signals.
(c) Foot Drill: Savdhan, Vishram, Aram se, Dahiney,
Bayen & Pichey Mur.
(d) Participate in a company & patrol game.
(e) Satisfy the Guide Captain that your behaviour at
home and at school is good.
(III) ROPE WORK:
(a) Whip the ends of a rope.
(b) Tie & demonstrate the uses of the following knots
: Reef knot, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Bowline,
Sheep Shank, Fisherman, Round Turn & Two
Half Hitches.
(c) Tie and demonstrate Sheer Lashing Mark I and
Mark II.
(d) Make a gadget or a handicraft useful at home.
(iv) SERVICE:
(a) Undertake a Company Service Project in your
School or Guide Headquarters under the
guidance of your Guide Captain.
(b) Should know the definition and Golden rules of
First Aid.
(c) Deal with simple cuts, burns & bleeding from
the nose.
(d) Undertake household responsibilities like
cooking, water storage, hospitality, cleanliness
etc. with the help of parents for a week.
(e) Daily Good Turn at home and maintain a diary
at least for a month.
(f) Participate in the following activities,
(i) Discuss with your Guide Captain and
render some service involving any one of
the points of Guide Law and submit a report
to your Guide Captain within a week.

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 (ii) Undertake a nature study project in
consultation with your Patrol Leader and
submit the report within ten days.
OR
Visit a village Panchayat Samiti/Block
Development / Municipality / Municipal
corporation office and learn about the services
rendered by one such public organisation and
submit a report to your Guide Captain within
ten days.
(v) COMMUNICATION:
Be able to use the PCO & Mobile Phone and be
acquainted with the facilities available on it.
(vi) OUT OF DOORS:
(a) Know the simple wood crafts signs & follow
a trail with her patrol of not less than half a
kilometre.
(b) Know & Practice Road Safety Rules for
pedestrians.
(c) Participate in a Nature Study Trail.
(vii) Serve as a Pravesh Guide for atleast six months.

SEA GUIDE
In addition to the above tests, a Sea Guide will have to
qualify for the following :
(a) Have a General Knowledge of Sea Guiding.
(b) Know about water safety precautions.
(c) Get over fear in water.

AIR GUIDE
In addition to Pratham Sopan test, an Air Guide wil
have to qualify for the following :
(a) Have General knowledge of Air Guiding.
(b) Collect Photographs/Pictures of types of
Aircraft.
(c) Have General knowledge of our Badges and
Flag.

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 (d) Recognise atleast ten types of Air Crafts used by
the Air Force/Civil Aviations in the country.
(e) Prepare a log of the Aircrafts seen during the
period fixed by the Guide Captain.

Note :
(i) On the successful completion of the Pratham Sopan tests,
the Guide shall be issued the Pratham Sopan Badge by
the Local or the District Association as the case may be,
on the recommendation of the Guide Captain who acts
as the examiner.
(ii) The Pratham Sopan Badge is a scroll with the words:
“BEPREPARED” “TAYAAR” in devanagri script. It
shall be worn below the Pravesh Badge

(15) Tests for Dwitiya Sopan :

(i) Pioneering :
(a) Demonstrate Timber hitch,
Rolling hitch, Marline spike/
Lever hitch & Figure of Eight
knot and their uses.
(b) Tie the following lashings:
Square and Figure of Eight
lashing and know their uses.
(c) Demonstrate the uses of hand axe or chopper
and know the safety rules and how to keep them
sharp.
(d) Demonstrate the use, safety and sharpening
dagger or a pen knife and the use of a screw
driver, pliers and hammer.
(ii) Fire
(a) Know different types of fire used in camping/
outing.
(b) Lay and light a wood fire in the open with not
more than two match sticks.
(iii) Cooking :
(a) Know the working & maintenance of a kerosene
pressure stove or a Gas stove.

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 (b) Cook in open two simple dishes enough for two
persons & make tea/coffee.
(c) Know the safety precautions in case of gas
leakage.
(iv) Compass & Map:
(a) Know the sixteen points of a compass.
(b) Be able to find North by at least two constellation
during night.
(c) Using a compass find the bearing of various
objects from your position.
(d) Follow a trail laid out using compass bearing &
distances.
(e) Know the terms : Scale, Direction, Conventional
signs, Contours & Grid reference
(f) Be able to use a tourist map
(v) First Aid :
(a) Have knowledge about wounds and know how
to deal with Bleeding, Burns & Scalds, Sprains,
Stings & Bites.
(b) Demonstrate the use of Roller bandage.
(c) Demonstrate the use of a Triangular Bandage
for the Head, Hand, Knee, Foot, Ankle and
Fracture of Arm.
(d) Improvise a stretcher.
(vi) Estimation :
(a) With the help of improvised apparatus, estimate
two distances/widths of not more than one
hundred metres but not less than thirty metres.
(b) Know the length of your stride/pace & using
this, estimate the distance travelled.
(vii) OUT OF DOORS:
(a) Participate in a Company Wide Game.
(b) Participate in a Company Campfire & know at
least two folk/patriotic songs & participate in a
Patrol skit.

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 (c) Know & practice Road Safety Rules for vehicles.
(d) Know how to ride a bicycle.
(e) Visit a factory in the neighborhood of
schools/colleges/residence to understand the
manufacturing process of various products and
also to respect the dignity of labour.
(viii) SERVICE:
Complete any one of the following:
(a) Undertake a development Project in your school
in consultation with the head of the institution.
(b) Participate in one or more Social Service Camp/
camps covering over a period of a month.
(c) Serve in community fair or Mela including
preparatory and post event assignments of
Mela/fair.
(d) Participate in an Anti Litter Campaign & with
your Patrol help to clean up an area around your
school or headquarters.
(e) Demonstrate the 3R’s of Conservation: Reduce,
Recycle & Reuse.
(f) To form and participate in Self Help Groups
and such other sustained activities where Guide
Skills are made use of.
(ix) Qualify for any Two from the following Proficiency
Badges:-
(i) Cook, (ii) Debator, (iii) Friends to Animals,
Gardner (v) Handy Women, (vi) C y c l i s t
Laundress, (viii) Reader (ix) Child Nurse

(x) SENSE TRAINING:

Know and play Kim’s game to enhance observation,
taste, sound, smell and touch.

(xi) DISCIPLINE:
(a) Know the various company formations.
(b) Be able to march three deep with your Company
smartly & in good order. Follow drill commands
during marching.

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 (c) Participate in Four All Faiths Prayer meetings in
your Company

(xi) COMMUNICATION:
(a) Use a computer and know the advantages &
disadvantages of mobile phone and internet.
(b) Know how to use the internet & access the
website of the Bharat Scouts & Guides.

(xiii) PATRIOTISM :
Collect information on our heritage and culture and
prepare a log book.
(xiv) Serve as Pratham Sopan Guide for atleast six months.

SEA GUIDE
In addition to the above tests, a Sea Guide will have to qualify
for the following :
(i) Learn Swimming.
(ii) Have in general, knowledge about boat, sail an oar and
an anchor.
(iii) Learn about Dos & DONTs in a boat.
(iv) Learn to perform artificial respiration.
AIR GUIDE
In addition to the Dwitiya Sopan tests given above, an Air
Guide will have to qualify for the following :
(i) Know about the history or Air Force in the Country.
(ii) Know about the marking on the Aircraft Military.
(iii) Have in general knowledge of an aircraft and its main
parts.
(iv) Have knowledge of an Airfield or an Aerodrome.
(v) Have in general knowledge of flying procedures (take
off, landing, banking etc.)

Note :
(i) On the successful completion of the tests for Dwitiya
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 arranged by the Training Counsellors and appointd by
the Badge Committee of the Local or district Association
as the case may be on the basis of the certificates issued
by the examiners the Guides shall be issued the Dwitiya
Sopan Badge.
(ii) The Dwitiya Sopan Badge Consists of the Bharat Scouts
& Guides Emblem with scroll “TAYYAR” in Devanagari
script under it.
(iii) The Dwitiya Sopan Badge shall be worn on the left
sleeve in place of Pratham Sopan Badge.

(16) Tests for Tritiya Sopan :

(1) PIONEERING:
(a) Tie & know the use of the
following: Fireman’s chair
knot, man harness knot,
bowline on a bight, draw
hitch.
(b) Tie & demonstrate the use of
the Diagonal lashing.
(c) Use another method of whipping other than the
one used in Pratham Sopan.
(d) Make a flag mast of at least three staves with
your patrol and demonstrate for Flag Break.
(e) Make a temporary shelter for yourself.
(f) Know any one method of Splicing: Eye/Back/
Short.
(2) (i) Swimming
(a) Swim fifty metres.
(b) Know the safety rules of swimming.
(c) Know how to deal with cramps.
OR
(ii) Earn any one of the following Proficiency
Badges:
(a) Athlete (b) Climber (c) Games leader.
(d) Gymnast (e) Hiker (f) Yoga (g) Cyclist

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 (3) Estimation :
Be able to estimate height, depth, width, numbers &
weight using recognized methods of estimation.
(4) First Aid
(a) Know how to deal with emergency situations
such as Drowning, Electric Shock, General
Shock, Automobile Accidents and Human
Being caught in fire.
(b) Treat for Choking.
(c) Deal with simple fracture of collar bone, Upper
arm, Forearm, Hip & Lower leg.
(d) Treat for Heat Stroke and Sun Stroke
(e) Demonstrate CPR (Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation).
(f) Place an unconscious victim in the Recovery
position.
(g) Transportation of victim - One Rescuer & Two
Rescuers.
(5) Mapping:
Be able to access a GPS Map & use it to follow a given
route.
Or
Draw a map of the area using a Triangulation method
with the help of compass or Plane Table method.
Or
Sketch a map of the route undertaken for at least four
kms by using Road Traverse method or Gilwell sketch.
(6) Out of Doors:
(a) Plan an overnight Patrol camp.
(b) Undertake a day hike of ten kms on foot with
Patrol/Company members. Prepare meals & Tea
for the patrol. Make a report & submit it within
a week after the hike is over. The hike route is to
be given by the examiner.
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 (7) Cooking :
Cook food for your patrol by using Backwoodsman
method.
(8) Signalling :
Learn Morse Signalling and be able to send and receive
simple messages of ten words.
(9) Qualify for any two Proficiency Badges. One from
each group (not earned earlier).
Group - A : (i) Civil Defence (ii) Community Worker
(III) Ecologist (vi) Pioneer (v) Safety knowledge (vi) Self
Defence (vii) World Conservation.
Group - B : (i) Aid Awareness (ii) Book Binder
(iii) Citizen (iv) Computer Awareness (v) Drug
Awareness (vi) Healthy Women (vii) Hostess
(viii) Naturalist (ix) Path Finder

(10) Talk:
During the company meeting, give a talk for about five
minutes on any one of the following subjects:
(a) National Integration,
(b) Child Abuse, Child Education, Child Health,
Child Social Security & Child Labour.
(c) Substanc Abuse.
(d) Your future Guide Training.
(e) Gender Equality.
(f) Free Being Me.

(11) KNOWLEDGE
a) Knowledge of Guiding in India & WAGGGS
(World Association of Girl Guides & Girl
Scouts)
b) Know and understand the safety measures while
using ATM card and Mobile Phone.
or
Use basic electrical/electronic devices and
assemble a useful gadget at home under the
supervision of a trained adult.

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 (12) Service:
Know and understand the disease tuberculoses-
its symptoms, treatment and precautionary
measures for preventing the disease, knowledge
about Directly Observed Treatments (DOTS).
(13) Fire:
Complete any three of the following:
a) Safety precautions regarding fire.
b) Demonstrate Bucket Chain method to put off
fire
c) How to tackle dry grass fire
d) Types of fire extinguisher and use thereof.
(14) Serve as a Dwitiya Sopan Guide for at least six months.

SEA GUIDE
In addition to Tritiya Sopan tests given above, a Sea
Guide will :
(i) Swim thirty meters.
(ii) Learn to dive.
(iii) Have knowledge of different types of boats oars
and sails and anchors.
(iv) Learn Signalling by Semaphore Method.
(v) Know any three constellations to find
Directions.

AIR GUIDE
In additions to Tritiya Sopan tests given above, an Air
guide will have to qualify for following :
(i) Know the history of flying.
(ii) know the theory of Flight.
(iii) Know about the Flight safety procedures.
(iv) Have in general knowledge about Civil Aviation
National and International Airways/Lines.
Note :
(i) On the successful completion of the tests for Tritiya
Sopan Badge to the satisfaction of independent
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 appointed by the Badge Committee of the Local or
District Association as the case may be, on the basis of
the certificate issued by the examiners, the Guide shall
be issued the Tritiya Sopan Badge.
(ii) The Tritiya Sopan Badge consists of the Emblem of the
Bharat Scouts and Guides and scroll as for Dwitiya
Sopan Badge surrounded by a laurel.
(iii) The Tritiya Sopan Badge shall be worn on the left sleeve
in the place of Dwitiya Sopan Badge.
(iv) A Tritiya Sopan Guide will work at least nine months to
qualify Rajya Puraskar Award testing camp.

(17) Tests for Rajya Puraskar

(i) Ensure Proficiency in the tests
undertaken up to Tritiya Sopan.
(ii) Hold Tritiya Sopan Badge.
(iii) Earn any three of the Proficiency Badges
not earned earlier from among the given
below:
(a) Child Nurse,
(b) Community Worker,
(c) Ecologist,
(d) Literacy,
(e) Community Singing,
(f) Sanitation Promoter,
(g) Public Health,
(h) Soil Conservation,
(i) Solar Energy Awareness,
(j) Safety Knowledge,
(k) Rural Worker,
(l) Rescuer.
(iv) Earn any two of the Proficiency Badges not earned
earlier out of the following:
i) Camper, ii) Pioneer, iii) Star gazer, iv) Naturalist,
v) Tracker, vi) Electronics, vii) Signaler, viii) Cancer
Awareness, ix) Health, x) Nutrition Educator.

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 xi) Farmer, xii) Dairymaid, xiii) Writer, xiv) Beautician,
xv) Free Being Me, xvi) Dancer.
(v) Earn Ambulance Badge
(vi) Undertake over night hike for ten kms, along with
group of Guides of her own Company and submit
report to the Guide Captain within ten days.
Or
An overnight cycle hike for twenty five kms along with
group of Guides of her own Company and submit report
to the Guide Captain within ten days
(vii) Work on one of the following for six months and submit
a report –
Kitchen garden/Roof Garden/Hanging Garden
(viii) Mapping: Make a map by using any one of the method
not done earlier: Plane Table or Triangulation or Road
Traverse
(ix) Camp Craft:
A). Be able to pitch strike and pack a Single/Double
fly tent.
B) Splicing - Eye / Back / Short – anyone-not done
earlier.
C) Make a model of any pioneering Project.
(x) Have knowledge about the BS&G website and gain
information about your Regional headquarters.

Note :

This award is presented by the Governor or Patron/

President of the State Association on the recommendation
of State Chief Commissioner and can be withdrawn under
compelling circumstances by him/her

SEA GUIDE :
In addition to above tests, a Sea Guide will have to
qualify for the following:
(a) Swim fifty meters by back stroke and by one
other stroke.

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 (b) Dive and remain under surface for some time (1
min.)
(c) Learn rescue methods of saving a drowning
person.
(d) Send and recieve simple words by Semaphore
Method.
(e) Know about the National Flags for neighbouring
countries.
(f) Know atleast three navigational stars.

AIR GUIDE :
In addition to Rajya Puraskar tests given above an Air
Guide will have to qualify for the following.
(a) Make atleast two dummy Aero-models of
different types of Aircrafts.
(b) Know about Air Field, Signal modes.
(c) Plan and prepare a model of an Air field.
(d) Make on a national map the Air-Fields/
Aerodromes in the country.

Note :
(i) The Rajya Puraskar Badge consists of the emblem of
the Bharat Scouts and Guides at the bottom, the Ashok
Chakra at the top; and the word ‘SEVA” in Devanagari
script in the centre surrounded by a laurel.
(ii) The badge is issued on the basis of certificate issued by
Independent examiners appointed by the Local/District
Badge Committee.
(iii) Guide who has already earned the qualifying badges,
will have to attend Rajya Puraskar Testing Camp
organised by the State Association under the supervision
of the State Organising Commissioner Guide where the
knowledge and the skills of the Guides will be retested.
After being qualified in the Testing Camp, the Guide
will be eligible for the award of Rajya Puraskar Badge
and Certificate.
(iv) The Rajya Puraskar Badge shall be worn in place of
Tritiya Sopan Badge.

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 (v) The State Chief Commissioner who is the final authority
to grant Rajya Puraskar Badge shall issue, from time to
time, suitable directives in respect of Badge, tests and
ensure the adequacy of knowledge and skills up to
Tritiya Sopan Badge.

(18) Rashtrapati Guide Award.

A. (i) The President of the Indian Union has been
graciously pleased to authorize issue of a special
certificate to a Guide who earns the Rashtrapati
Guide Award after serving as a Rajya Puraskar
Guide for at least twelve months.
(ii) The Guide Captain who is advanced trained shall
inform the National Headquarters through proper
channel on a registration form available from
the State Headquarters/BSG Website that Rajya
Puraskar Guide has completed the requirements
of Rashtrapati Guide Award. The Guide shall
record her attainments for Rashtrapati Guide
Award on the said form and submit the same to the
Regional Headquarters through proper channel.
In the absence of Guide Captain, the Assistant
Guide Captain who is Advanced trained will be
competent to make recommendation.
At the time of Rashtrapati Award Testing Camp
a Guide should produce her individual progress
card along with Photo ID Proof in original.
(iii) Rashtrapati Guide Award certificates are
presented at a formal ceremony by the
President of India on the request of the National
Commissioner.
(iv) Rashtrapati Guide Badge shall be worn on the
left sleeve below the Ambulance Badge and
above the Membership Badge surrounded by
Proficiency Badges of Rashtrapati Award.
(v) The Chief National Commissioner shall issue
suitable directives from time to time in respect
of badges; tests etc. and ensure the standard of
skills involved.

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 (vi) A Guide Captain/Assistant Guide Captain
will recommend only up to 25% Guides of the
total census of the unit (not exceeding 32) for
Rashtrapati Award in a year. Special cases
could be recommended by the District Chief
Commissioner and State Chief Commissioner
subject to maximum of 50% in a year.
(vii) Rajya Puraskar Guide, who has already fulfilled
all required conditions, will have to be tested at
State Level and certified by the State Organising
Commissioner(G) before coming for Rashtrapati
Guide Award Testing Camp organised by the
National Association under the supervision of
the concerned Asst. Director.

B Tests for Rashtrapati Guide Award.

(i) Hold the Rajya Puraskar & be able
to maintain the standard.
(ii) Camping :
a) Camp with her Company/
Patrol for three consecutive
nights in the open.
Gatherings like jamborees,
rallies etc are not to be
count.
b) Be able to improvise either
a shelter or a hut or a machan with available
natural material for two persons to sleep in.
(iii) (a) Hold the Disaster Management Badge.
(b) Re-pass Ambulance Badge.
(iv) Qualify for any two of the following Proficiency
Badges not earned earlier:
a. Aids Awareness,
b. Handywomen
c. Beautician,
d. Pathfinder
e. Sea Fisherwomen

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 f. Hiker,
g. World Conservation
h. Interpreter,
i. Farmer
k. Free Being Me,
l. Solar Energy Awareness,
m. Event manager,
n. Self Defence,

(v) Participate in a sustained community development

project at least two hours in a week for six months on
any two of the following subjects

A Promote gender equality and empower women

B Reduce child mortality
C Improve maternal health
D Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria & other diseases
E Ensure environmental sustainability.

(vi) Under the guidance of the Guide Captain, teach games

for younger children for fifteen days.
OR
Show the knowledge of Interior Decoration and Fancy
Cooking.
(vii) Have knowledge & prepare a log book on the five world
centres of WAGGGS.
(viii) Same as Rajya Puruskar Guide at Least for 12 months.

Note :
(i) Rashtrapati Guide Award is awarded by the President
of India.
(ii) Rashtrapati Guide Award is presented by the President
of India on the recommendation of Chief National
Commissioner & can be withdrawn under compelling
circumstances by her/him.

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 SEA GUIDE
In addition to above, a Sea Guide will have to qualify for
the following:
(i) Swim hundred meters using Back Stroke.
(ii) Dive in different styles.
(iii) Have in general knowledge of our Navy and of
Ranks in the Navy.
(iv) Learn Signalling using Morse Code.
(v) Know in general, about ships.
(vi) Have a general knowledge of weather, winds
and tides
(vii) Know about the Zodiac in the sky.

AIR GUIDE
In addition to Rashtrapati Guide Award tests given
above, an Air Guide Will have to qualify for the
following:
(i) Know about picketing and Marshalling of Air
Crafts.
(ii) Participate in atleast three Air midel exercises
and report to the Guide Captain.
(iii) Make an air model fuel mixture and use it in an
exercise.

(19) Guide Proficiency Badges.

(a) The Guide Proficiency Badge are as follow :

1. Aids Awareness 11. Book Binder

2. Alpana or Rangoli 12. Braille
3. Ambulance 13. Camper
4. Archer 14. Camp Warden
5. Artist 15. Cancer Awareness
6. Athlete 16 Child Nurse
7. Basket Worker 17. Chorister
8. Bee Master 18. Citizen
9. Bird Warden 19. Civil Defence
10. Boat Woman 20. Climber

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 21. Community Singing 57. Leather Worker
22. Community Worker 58. Leprosy Control
23. Computer Awarness 59. Literacy
24. Cook 60. Meteorologist
25. Cyclist 61. Musician
26. Dairymaid 62. Music Lover
27 Dancer 63. Naturalist
28. Debator 64. Nutrition Educator
29. Domestic Service 65. Pathfinder
30. Drug Awareness 66. Photographer
31. Ecologist 67. Pioneer
32. Electronics 68. Population Education
33. Embroidress 69. Poultry Farmer
34. Entertainer 70. Public Health
35. Farmer 71. Reader
36. Fireman 72. Rescuer
37. Florist 73. Rural Worker
38. Folk Dancer 74. Safety Knowledge
39. Friend to Animals 75. Sales Women
40. Games Leader 76. Sanitation Promoter
41. Gardener 77. Scholar
42. Good Neighbour 78. Secretary
43. Gymnast 79. Self Defence
44. Handy Woman 80. Sick Nurse
45. Health 81. Signaller
46. Herbalist 82. Singer
47. Heritage 83. Soil Conservation
48. Hiker 84. Solar Energy Awareness
49. Home Maker 85. Star Gazer
50. Hostess 86. Swimmer
51. Interpreter 87. Tailor
52. Interpreter to Deaf 88. Tracker
53. Journalist 89. Thrift
54. Knitter 90. Toymaker
55. Lace Maker 91. Weaver
56. Laundress 92. World Conservation

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 93. World Friendship 97. Event Manager
94. Writer 98. Computer Skill
95. Yoga 99. Disaster Management
96. Beautician 100 See Fisherwoman

(b) A Guide can start working for Proficiency Badges at

any time after investiture an continue working for them
till she completes the guide age even after gaining the
Rashtrapati Guide Award.
(c) The tests for these Badges are given in the Appendix.
(d) Proficiency Badges are issued on the basis of the
certificates of qualified and independent examiners
appointed by the Badge Committee from the panel of
Examiners approved by Local or District Association.
(e) All the proficiency Badges, unless otherwise stated, shall
be worn on the sash in parallel rows in ascending order
from Dwitiya Sopan to Rajya Puraskar, the Ambulance
Badges are worn one each on both the arms below the
shoulder seam. Patrol emblem to be worn in the center
of the top of the sash.
(f) These Badges can be worn by Guides only.
(g) All Proficiency Badges of the Guide Section will be
in green on white background with the exception of
Ambulance, Child Nurse and Sick Nurse.

19. Hike, Treks and Camp for Guides

(i) Periodical hikes or treks and camps for Guides must be
encouraged and arranged.
(ii) A Guide who Wishes to go on a hike or trek within
the District must obtain the permission of the District
Commissioner (G) through the Guide Captain.
(iii) For hikes or treks outside the district besides permission
of the parent or guardian, permission of the State
Commissioner (G), through the District Commissioner
of the District to which the Guide belongs, to be
obtained. Provided when the names and addresses
of the concerned State Commissioner are not known,
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 Guide belongs, must be requested to send intimation of
the hike or trek.
(iv) In order to regular proper arrangement for trek or hike
‘permit card’ signed by the Guide Captain shall be issued.
The concerned District Organising Commissioner shall
issue’ permit card’ only to the Guide Captain, in charge
of the Company and the Guide Captain in turn shall
issue such ‘permit card’ to the Patrol Leader.
(v) A Guide shall not trek or camp except with the previous
written permission of the parent or guardian, the Guide
Captain and the concerned, District Commissioner.
(vi) In order to obtain the written permission of the
concerned District Commissioner, sufficient intimation
in the prescribed form must be given to the District
Commissioner to enable her to issue necessary written
permission.
(vii) A guide who wishes to join a camp must produce a
health certificate from her parent.
(viii) A Guide shall not be permitted to camp except under the
leadership of a Patrol Leader or Guide Captain qualified
and trained for the purpose.
(ix) When the Guides propose to camp outside their own
district, fourteen days intimation shall be given to the
District Commissioner so that District Commissioner of
the District in which the camp is proposed to be held
may be informed of the camp in time.
(x) Guides who propose to camp in uniform outside
the State must first obtain the permission of the State
Association. An application for such permission shall
be recommended by the Concerned Assistant State
Commissioner. District Commissioner, or Local or
District Association.
(xi) A Guide who goes on camp must be fully equipped with
uniform and camp kit, inclusive of bed and blanket of
which she should satisfy her Guide Captain.

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 Chapter III
(RANGER SECTION)
14 PROGRAMME IDEALS

By the time a young girl completes the full course of the

Ranger Programme, she will be able to:
1. Make Guiding a way of life.
2. Become an active and participating citizen.
3. Improve skills, vocational and otherwise to be self-dependent
& useful to others.
4. Emerge as practical person who has respect for herself and
for others and their experiences.
5. Realize that she has a responsibility in the development of
her community and undertake Community Development
Projects individually and collectively.
6. Lead a refined religious life in service of man and God/
Dharma.
7. Select in future, a right partner for a life of full understanding
& adjustment and lead a harmonious life.
8. Do all her best to protect public property.
9. Prepare herself to do her duty to country & develop love for
Universal Brotherhood i.e. peace and goodwill among human
beings.
10. Develop a positive attitude to undertake considerable risk for
others, making full use of her Rangering skills and Values.
11. Work for the upkeep of our National Heritage & Culture with
love for Human values.
12. Promote & participate in the developmental activities
pertaining to National priorities like National Integration,
Population Education, Conservation, Sanitation etc.
13. Become a Strategic leader who loves to grow with the group.
14. Have fair understanding of the World Affairs in general.

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 CHAPTER - III

RANGER SECTION
1. Ranger:- A girl whether previously a Guide or not and
who is a citizen of India and who has completed 15 years
of age may be enlisted as a Ranger Aspirant, a person who
has completed 25 years of age is not eligible to be a Ranger
but she can continue as a Service Ranger up to the age of 35
years.

Wherever it is necessary, extension be allowed for 3 years

with the special permission of the State Chief Commissioner.
She will be eligible for Rashtrapati Ranger Award provided
the special permission is granted before completion of 25
years of age and the same shall be reported to the National
Headquarters

2. Ranger Team:
(i) A Ranger Team shall consist of not less than six and not
more than twenty four Rangers.
(ii) A Ranger Team shall be a unit of group of Bulbul Flock,
Guide Company and Ranger Team provided however,
where there is no such group the Ranger Team shall be
treated as a Group.
(iii) Every Ranger Team shall be registered in accordance
with the procedure laid down in this behalf.
(iv) Every Ranger Team shall have a name, where the Ranger
Team is a unit of Group; it shall bear the name of the
Group. The Group may be named after the locality or the
institution or any great Personalities (Female) of India.
Every Group shall have a serial number assigned by the
Local or the District Association as the case may be.

3. The Ranger Leader and the Assistant Ranger Leader

(i) There shall be Ranger Leader for each Ranger Team.
There may be one or more Assistant Leaders for a
Ranger Team at the rate of one Assistant Ranger Leader
for each six Rangers.

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 (ii) The Ranger Leader and Assistant Ranger leader shall
be appointed by the State Chief Commissioner in
consultation with the concerned State Commissioner
on the recommendation of the Local or the District
Association, as the case may be, and the concerned
District Commissioner. On appointment the Ranger
Leader and the Assistant Ranger Leader shall be issued
each with a Warrant.
(iii) The Ranger Leader and the Assistant Ranger Leader
shall function subject to the general supervision of the
Group Leader where there is a Group; the Ranger Leader
shall be in general in charge of the affairs of the Ranger
Team. She will, however, delegate matters of discipline,
administration and finance of the Ranger Team to the
Team Council. The Assistant Ranger Leader shall assist
the Ranger Leader.

4. Qualification for the Ranger Leader and the Assistant

Ranger Leader
(i) A person who has completed twenty one years of age is
eligible for appointment as Ranger leader.
(ii) She should preferably possess the Degree in any discipline
or equivalent qualification. However in exceptional
cases, the condition of qualification can be relaxed by the
State Chief Commissioner up to Matriculation.
(iv) She must be a person of good character, conduct and
antecedents.
(v) She must have knowledge of the Guide Movement and
its methods in particular an appreciation of its religious
and moral basis and the A.P.R.O. in its application to
her work.
(vi) She must be a person with special aptitude to deal with
young women
(vii) She must satisfactorily complete the training prescribed
by the National Association within two years of her
appointment.
(viii) She must be able to obtain the use of a separate Ranger
Club room for the Ranger Team.

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 (ix) She must have general knowledge of the social needs of
the community.

5. Uniform for the Ranger Leader and the Assistant Ranger

Leader
(a) COMPULSORY
(i) The Flock Leader or the Assistant Flock Leader shall
wear uniform as follows :
Salwar, Kameez and Dupatta : A white Salwar and
White Kameez of plain non-transparent material. The
length of the Kameez shall be up to the knees. The
Kameez shall have two patch pockets and two side
pockets, half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned
up and stitched down cuffs. 4 cm. wide, open sports
collar with epaulettes on both shoulders. The Salwar and
Kameez shall not be tight-fitted. The Dupatta shall be
deep sky-blue in colour made of plain non-transparent
material.
OR
Midi skirt and Blouse : Midi skirt in deep sky blue
colour made of plain non-transparent material with side
pockets and a slit at the back. The length of the skirt will
be up to the half distance between, knee and ankle. A
white blouse of plain non-transparent material with two
patch pockets, half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with
turned up and stitched down cuffs 4 cm. wide, open
sports collar with epaulettes on both the shoulders. The
length of the blouse shall be 8 cm. below the waistline.
The blouse shall not be tight fitted.
OR
Saree and Blouse : Deep sky-blue saree made of plain
non-transparent material and a white blouse of plain
non­transparent material with two patch pockets, half
sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned up and
stitched down cuffs 4 cm. wide, open sports collar with
epaulettes on both the shoulders. The length of the
blouse shall be 8 cm. below the waistline. The blouse
shall not be tight fitted.

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 (ii) Belt: Brown nylex belt with Brass the official buckle of
the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied by the National
Association.
(iii) Scarf: A scarf of the group colour and pattern other
than green, purple and yellow as approved by the
Local or District Association shall be worn round the
neck and over the collar and epaulettes with the group
woggle. The shape of the scarf shall be triangular with
a base and two sides, each of the two sides shall have a
minimum length of 70 cm. and a maximum of 80 cm.
(iv) Socks : Camel Colour.
(v) Footwear : Black leather or Black canvas closed shoes or
Black sandles without heels may be allowed on medical
ground.
(vi) Hair Style : Hair locks (Juda) or hairs should be tied
with black clip/ band (only for short hair).
(vi) Membership Badge : A cloth badge with green
background with Fleur-de-lis in yellow superimposed
by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in yellow
in the centre shall be worn in the middle of the left
sleeve.
(viii) Shoulder Badge : A shoulder badge 6 to 8 cm. length
and 1.5 cm width with white background and serial
number and the name of the group in red letters shall
be worn on the both shoulder just below the seam with
a little curve.
(ix) World Guide Badge : World Guide Badge shall be worn
in the middle of the right sleeve.
(x) The Name stripe: containing “The Bharat Scouts &
Guides” supplied by National Headquarters may be
worn above the right pocket on the blouse. The size of
the stripe should be 11 cm. x 2 cm. the right corner of
which would be tri-colour of National Flag of the size
of 3cm. x 2 cm. and rest for the Title “The Bharat Scouts
& Guides”
(xi) Cardigan/Blazer : When worn it shall be black without
any design. Sleeveless according to the season allowed.

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 (b) OPTIONAL
(i) Camp Uniform : Deep blue Salwar, deep blue kameez
with the same pattern as mentioned above and deep
blue dupatta.
(b) During Outing and Hiking : Deep blue Jeans, Sky Blue
T-Shirt with cloth having a Pocket Superimposed with
BS&G emblem and P. Cap supplied by the National
Association may be worth.
(c) A black pouch shall be worn : The pouch shall not be
worn at the time of the Ceremony.
(d) Metal Badge : A Metal Badge of the Bharat Scouts &
Guides maybe worn when not in uniform.
(e) Lanyard and Whistle : White lanyard with a whistle
may be worn round the neck.
(f) Jewellery : No jewellery shall be worn except those
enjoined by religion or custom.
(g) Rank Badge : The Rank Badge of the Ranger Leader or
the Assistant Ranger Leader shall be in white metal with
the Bharat Scouts & Guide Emblem on it in different
colours as follows :
(i) The Badge for the Ranger Leader shall be Badge
designed in red colour with red border and shall
be worn above the left pocket for overall Kameez,
blouse and the right pocket for Saree and blouse
or on the side not covered by the saree.
(ii) The Badge for the Assistant Ranger Leader shall
be Badge designed in red colour with green
border and worn as in (i) above.

6. Uniform for Sea Ranger Leader and Assistant Sea Ranger

Leader: The Sea Ranger Leader and Assistant Sea Ranger
Leader shall wear uniform as for Ranger Leader and
Assistant Ranger Leader respectively. She shall also wear
the Sea Guide Badge on the right pocket.

7. Uniform for Air Ranger Leader and Assistant Air Ranger

Leader: The Air Ranger Leader and Assistant Ranger Leader
shall wear uniform for a Ranger leader and Asstt. Ranger

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 Leader respectively. She shall also wear the Air Ranger
Leader and Assistant Air Ranger Leader Badge on the right
pocket.

8. Senior Ranger Mate : One of the Ranger mates may be

designated as Senior Ranger Mate, if so desired by the team.
Senior Ranger Mate shall assist Ranger Leader.

A senior Ranger Mate shall wear the uniform and badges as

for Rangers and in addition she shall wear three red armlets
each 1.5 cm wide stitched over the cuff of the left sleeve each
1 cm. apart.

9. Ranger Mate : A Ranger Mate is a Ranger elected annually

by the team with the approval of the Ranger leader. The
Ranger Mate shall assist the Ranger leader. There shall
be one Ranger mate for every 5 to 6 Rangers. The Ranger
mate wears the uniform and badges as for a Rangers and in
addition she shall wear two red armlets each 1.5 cm wide
stitched over the cuff of the left sleeve each 1 cm apart.

10. A Second : A Second is a Rang Ranger Mate to assist her in

her duties the uniform and badges as a Ranger shall wear
one red armlet 1.5 cm wide of the left sleeve, 1 cm. above the
lower edge.

11. Team Council :

(i) The Team Council shall consist of warranted Ranger
Leader and Assistant Ranger Leaders, Ranger Mates
and such other Rangers as may be elected by the
Team. Any one of the Ranger Mates or Ranger will be
the Chairperson of the Team Council and one of the
members shall function as Secretary.
(ii)
The Team Council shall deal with planning programmes
and matters of discipline administration and finance of
Ranger team.
Note : When the size of the Ranger Team does not warranted
formation of a Team Council, the whole team may function as Team
Council provided, however that the matters relating exclusively to
Rangers Aspirant and Ranger shall be dealt with by these Rangers
themselves.

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 12. The Ranger
(i) A girl whether previously guide or not, who is a citizen
of India and who completed 15 years and not 25 years
of age may be enlisted as a Ranger Aspirant. She shall
than pass the Guide Pravesh test, if she is not already
a Guide. She shall then take the Guide Promise and
Subscribe to the Guide Law and then she will be enrolled
as a Ranger. If she is already a Guide she shall reaffirm
the Guide Promise
(ii) There are three stages in the career of a Ranger namely;
(a) Ranger Aspirant
(b) Ranger and
(c) Ranger -in-Service.
(iii) A Ranger Aspirant can be invested as a Ranger only
after completion of fifteen years & three months of age
and should have worked for three months for Pravesh
Test.

13. Ranger Aspirant :

A. She must have completed Fifteen years of age.
B. A Ranger Aspirant who had been a Guide or who on
admission as Ranger Aspirant passes Pravesh Badge test
as laid down for Guide shall wear uniform as a Ranger.

14. Tests for Pravesh

(i) Read Scouting for Boys, Girl Guiding in
India and books on Rangering prescribed
by the sponsor.
(ii) Know the principles and pro­gramme of
Rangering and show preparedness to try
to live the Law as interpreted for Rangers
and keep the Promise.
(iii) If a young girl who has never been a Guide and wishes
to join the Team afresh, she should qualify for Pravesh
requirements of Guide Section and work for at least
three months as a Ranger Aspirant before investiture.
(iv) Have a knowledge of B.P. Six and simple drill

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 Sea Ranger:
In addition to above tests a Sea Ranger will have to qualify
for the following :
(i) Have knowledge of water Safety Rules.
(ii) Know the DOs and DONTs in boat.
(iii) Have in general knowledge of a boat, a sail, an oar and
an anchor.
(iv) Learn Signalling, by Semaphore method.
(v) Know about atleast three navigational stars visible in
the area.
Grameen Ranger : Tests for Pravesh Badge :
(i) All tests assigned for Rangers will be applicable for
Grameen Rangers. However, subjects found difficult
or not related to Grameen Ranger may be replaced by
appropriate local activities/projects with the permission
of State Chief Commissioner on the recommendation
of District Chief Commissioner & State Organising
Commissioner. The area specific alternate activities may
be allowed by the State Chief Commissioner and certificate
to that effect should be produced in the testing camp.
(ii) Know the parts of Grameen Ranger Uniform
Note : On completion of the tests to the satisfaction of the Ranger
Leader, the Ranger Aspirant shall be invested as a Ranger
on making or reaffirming the Guide Promise. She is eligible
to wear the Pravesh Badge. The Pravesh Badge shall be a
cloth badge with red background and fleur-de-lis in yellow
superimposed by the Trefoil with Ashoka Chakra also in
yellow in the centre. It shall be worn on uniform in the
middle of the left sleeve.
This membership badge is issued by the Local or District Association
as the case may be, on the recommendation of the Ranger Leader.

15. Uniform for the Ranger, Sea Ranger, Air Ranger.

A : Ranger Uniform
(i) Salwar, Kameez and Dupatta : A white Salwar and
White Kameez of plain non-transparent material. The
length of the Kameez shall be up to the knees. The

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 Kameez shall have two patch pockets and two side
pockets, half sleeves 8 cm. above the elbow with turned
up and stitched down cuffs. 4 cm. wide, open sports
collar with epaulettes on both shoulders. The Salwar and
Kameez shall not be tight-fitted. The Dupatta shall be
deep sky-blue in colour made of plain non-transparent
material.
(ii) Belt: Brown nylex belt with Brass the official buckle of
the Bharat Scouts & Guides supplied by the National
Association.
(iii) Scarf: A scarf of the group colour and pattern other than
green, purple and yellow as approved by the Local or
District Association shall be worn round the neck and
over the collar and epaulettes with the group woggle.
The shape of the scarf shall be triangular with a base and
two sides, each of the two sides shall have a minimum
length of 70 cm. and a maximum of 80 cm.
(iv) Socks : Camel Colour.
(v) Footwear : Black leather or Black canvas closed shoes or
Black sandles without heels may be allowed on medical
ground.
(vi) Hair Style : Hair locks (Juda) or hairs should be tied
with black clip/ band (only for short hair).
(vii) Membership Badge : A cloth badge with red background
with Fleur-de-lis in yellow superimposed by the Trefoil
with Ashoka Chakra also in yellow in the centre shall be
worn in the middle of the left sleeve.
(viii) Shoulder Badge : A shoulder badge 6 to 8 cm. length
and 1.5 cm width with white background and serial
number and the name of the group in red letters shall
be worn on the both shoulder just below the seam with
a little curve.
(ix) World Guide Badge : World Guide Badge shall be worn
in the middle of the right sleeve.
(x) The Name stripe: containing “The Bharat Scouts &
Guides” supplied by National Headquarters may be
worn above the right pocket on the blouse. The size of the

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 stripe should be 11 cm. x 2 cm. the right corner of which
would be tri-colour of National Flag of the size of 3cm. x 2
cm. and rest for the Title “The Bharat Scouts & Guides”
(xi) Cardigan/Blazer : When worn it shall be black without
any design. Sleeveless according to the season allowed.
(b) OPTIONAL
(i) Camp Uniform : Deep blue Salwar, deep blue kameez
with the same pattern as mentioned above and deep
blue dupatta.
(ii) During Outing and Hiking : Deep blue Jeans, Sky Blue
T-Shirt with cloth having a Pocket Superimposed with
BS&G emblem and P. Cap supplied by the National
Association may be worth
(iii) P. Cap can be worn when they go for outing.
(iv) A black pouch shall be worn : The pouch shall not be
worn at the time of the Ceremony.
(v) Metal Badge : A “metal badge of the Bharat Scouts &
Guides may be worn when not in uniform.
(vi) Lanyard and Whistle : White lanyard with a whistle
may be worn round the neck.
(vii) Jewellery : No jewellery shall be worn except those
enjoined by religion or custom.

16. Scheme for Advancement of a Ranger.

(i) A girl of fifteen years of age can be admitted as Ranger
Aspirant.
(ii) A Ranger Aspirant can be invested as a Ranger on
completing Fifteen years three months of age.
(iii) A Ranger Aspirant will work at least for three months to
complete Pravesh Test before Investiture.
(iv) A Pravesh Ranger will work at least for six months to
qualify for Nipun Badge.
(v) A Nipun Ranger will work at least for nine months to
qualify for Rajya Puraskar Ranger Badge
(vi) A Rajya Puraskar Ranger will work at least for one year
to qualify for Rashtrapati Ranger Award.

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 (vii) Efficiency Cords:
Ranger Efficiency Cords are made of chiffon threads
specially designed will be supplied by N.H.Q. It will be
worn under the right shoulder epaulettes extending the
cord to the right pocket
1. After Nipun Badge, a Ranger may earn more proficiency
badges.
2. If a Nipun Ranger earns seven proficiency badges in
all shall be awarded Yellow Cord by the Dist. Chief
Commissioner.
3. If a Rajya Puraskar Ranger earns twelve proficiency
badges in all shall be awarded Purple Cord by the Dist.
Chief Commissioner
4. If a Rash Ranger earns 5 proficiency Badges not earned
before shall be awarded Tricolour (Blue+Green+Red)
cord by the District Chief Commissioner.

17. Test for Nipun Badge

(i) Strive for a happy family and
undertake responsible family jobs to
give relief to the earning members of
the family.
(ii) Develop in consultation with Ranger Leader for some
typical Hobbies/Vocational Activities such as Tailoring,
Beautician, Fashion Designing,Candle Making, Screen
Printing, Fine Arts, Hair Dressing, Photography,
Modelling etc. which should lead for her livelihood and
show that she is progressing in them.
(iii) Participate in group discussion of your team and chair,
atleast two projects.
(iv) Attend at least four All Faiths Prayer meetings of team
and participate in a service camp for one day
(v) Have sufficient knowledge up to Tritiya Sopan level
of Guide section in Pioneering, Camping, Estimation,
Compass, Mapping and First Aid for team outdoor
activities and service campaign.

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 (vi) Organise games for children in the Mohalla/Village for
a month.
OR
Give knowledge of conservation/pollution to the
children preferably of your locality.
(vii) Participate in a debate or a street play on Population
Education/Family Life Education.
(viii) Qualify for any one of the Ranger Proficiency Badge
(1) Literacy, (2) Population Education, (3) World
Friendship, (4) Sanitation Promoter (5) Civil
Defence
(ix) Associate yourself as a Ranger with any nearby Flock or
a Company or Local Association or a Dist. Association
Campsite for three months
Or
Render service for three months in an Institution/
Village/Slum area/Locality.
(x) Participate in any one of the following:
1. Rock Climbing, 2. Trekking,
3. Rafting, 4. Parasailing,
5. `Para jumping
or

Participate in adventure programme of National Adventure

Institute or Other recognized Institutes.
(xi) a) Have knowledge about the Laws for protecting
women.
b) Organise “Campaign for Stop the Violence
against Women and Girl child”
(xii) Practice B.P Six or Surya Namaskar or Aerobics.
(xiii) Visit a factory in the neighborhood of schools/colleges/
residence to understand the manufacturing process
of various products and also to respect the dignity of
labour.

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 SEA RANGER
In addition to the above tests, a sea Ranger will have to qualify for
the following:
(i) Swim Fifty meters.
(ii) Know about pulling or punting a boat.
(iii) Send and receive simple words using semaphore
method of signalling.
(iv) Know at least three constellations visual in the area:
(v) Know the National Flags of neighboring countries.

AIR RANGER
In addition to Nipun tests given above, an Air Ranger will have to
qualify for the following :

(i) Know about a Parachute and Ejection sets in Aircrafts.

(ii) Work on an Aero model and its maintenance.
(iii) Know methods of rescuing a pilot in an Aircraft involved in
an accident.
(iv) Know the gauges in the Cockpit of an Aircraft.

GRAMEEN RANGER : Test for Nipun Badge :

(i) All tests will be qualified by Grameen Rangers also but

wherever the subjects are found difficult or not related
for Grameen Ranger may be replaced by appropriate
local activities/project with the permission of State Chief
Commissioner on the recommendation of District Organising
Commissioner & State Organising Commissioner. The
exemption certificate should be produced in the testing
camp.

(ii) Service to Community :

a) Should know the priorities through survey for the
development of her village
b) Should know about the development schemes of the
village being carried out by the Government
(c) Should render services needed to the community for at
least two months.

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 (iii) PIONEERING :
(a) Be able to tie and use the following knots :
Reefknot, clove hitch, sheet bend, fisherman’s knot and
bowline.
(b) Have knowledge of pioneering suitable for the village
life.
(c) Demonstrate the use of Axe, Hand saw and other simple
tools. Should also know about their care.
Note:

(i) On completion of the tests to the satisfaction of the independent

examiners appointed by Local or District Association, as the
case may be, with the approval of the District Organizing
Commissioner, Nipun Badge is issued by Local/ District
Association on the basis of certificates issued by the
examiners.

(ii) Nipun Badge is a pair of green shoulder flashes of cotton or

wool with letter ‘R’ in red at bottom and a yellow bar under
the letter.

(iii) The badge shall be worn on shoulder epaulettes.

18. Rajya Puraskar Ranger

1) Acquire knowledge on the website of Election
Commission and help at least two persons to enroll
themselves in the electoral roll.
2) Show further progress in Hobbies and Crafts Vocational
Skills.
3) Prepare a paper or give a talk on religious tolerance or
participate in any religious function other than her own
& report to Ranger Leader or Team Council.
4) Plan and work for a Project at least for a month in
consultation with Ranger Leader to help Children/
Aged/Differently Abled/ Sick persons in an old age
home or at an orphanage or at appropriate place in her
locality.

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 Or
Plan and finance a project with Team members to enrich
the life of villagers, staying in a village at least for a
week.
5) Render service in an institution/structure/building
of public importance/public garden and look after its
upkeep at least two hours in a week for at least three
month.
6) Study any book on Transactional Analysis and be able to
state three Ego stages and three types of transactions.
7) Have knowledge in
i) Camp craft-
a. Pitching, striking & packing a Double Fly
Tent.
b. Layout of a camp with latrine and a camp
kitchen.
c. Cooking enough meal for two persons
using backwoodsman method.
ii) Pioneering: -
a. Tie and show the use of Double Sheet
Bend, Scaffold hitch, Bowline on the bight
b. With the help of other Rangers, build any
one Model Pioneering Project.
iii) Mapping:
a. Know the Triangulation method and make
a map of a small area
b. Follow a route for not less than one km and
make a map of the route by Road Traverse
method.
8) Undergo a minimum three night adventure camp with
other Rangers under canvas in an open air or participate in
an Adventure programme of National Adventure Institute
or State Adventure Institute of Bharat Scouts & Guides.
9) Be able to present culture and heritage of any region of
India through modern visual aids.

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 10) To inculcate the habit of saving into the Rangers, open
a bank account and create awareness related to banking
operations.
or
Guide and promote at least one Self Help Group of
women from her own locality of village/town/city.
11) Work as “Free Being Me Trainer” for forty eight hours,
spread over a period of six months with at least two
hours in a week.
or
Participate in a sustained community development
project at least two hours in a week for six months on
any two of the following subjects
A. Promote gender equality and empower women
B. Reduce child mortality
C. Improve maternal health
D. Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria & other diseases
E. Ensure Environmental sustainability.
12) Create an ID in a Social Networking site and be able
to communicate with at least ten members of any other
states of BSG
13) Motivate at least three young women of Ranger age and
ensure their admission in the Ranger Team and work as
sponsor.
14) Qualify for :
a. Disaster Preparedness
b. Rural Worker or Community Worker or Ecologist.
15) Ambulance Badge with knowledge of Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

SEA RANGER:
In addition to above tests, a Sea Ranger will have to qualify
for the following:
(i) Know in general about a ship.
(ii) Send and receive messages in Semaphore.

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 (iii) Know about the Zodiac in the sky.
(iv) Know about the Winds and Tides and Ocean
currents in general.
(v) Be able to read a course on the chart and be able
to mark a course on a chart.

AIR RANGER:
In addition to Nipun Tests given above an Air Ranger will
have to qualify for the following :
(i) Know the international Emergency Codes of
flying.
(ii) Demonstrate flying an Aeromodel.
(iii) Know about rectification of defects in
Aeromodels.
(iv) Know about the Gallantry Awards Instituted in
the country.
(v) Know the principles of fighting afire in an
Aircraft.
(vi) Have knowledge of the forces acting on an
Aircraft in flight.

GRAMEEN RANGER: TESTS FOR Rajya Puraskar Ranger

All tests assigned for Rangers will be applicable for Grameen
Rangers. However, subjects found difficult or not related
to Grameen Ranger may be replaced by appropriate local
activities/projects with the permission of State Chief
Commissioner on the recommendation of District Chief
Commissioner & State Organising Commissioner. The area
specific alternate activities may be allowed by the State Chief
Commissioner and certificate to that effect should be produced
in the testing camp.

Note:
(i) A Nipun Ranger who has already earned the qualifying
badges as per syllabus will have to attend the testing camp
organized by the State Association under the supervision of
the State Org. Commissioner where the knowledge and skills
of a Ranger will be re-tested up to the Rajya Puraskar Ranger

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 Stage. The qualified Ranger will be eligible for the Rajya
Puraskar Ranger Certificate and Badge.

(ii) Rajya Puraskar Ranger badge is a pair of shoulder flashes in

green of cotton or wool with letter ‘R’ in red at the bottom and
two yellow bars under the letter.

(iii) The badge is worn in place of the Nipun Badge.

iv) Rajya Puraskar Ranger is awarded by the Governor or Patron/

President of the State Association.
Note: If a Ranger has undergone any training course for unit Leader
will not be eligible for Rashtrapati Ranger Award

19. Rashtrapati Ranger Award

A. (i) The Rashtrapati Ranger Award
is awarded by the President of
India
(ii) As a Rajya Puraskar Ranger, she
will work at least for one year
to qualify for the Rashtrapati
Ranger Award
(iii) A Ranger is not eligible to qualify
for Rashtrapati Ranger Award on completion of
twenty five years of age.
(iv) The Warranted Ranger Leader irrespective
of her training qualifications shall inform the
NHQ through proper channel on a prescribed
registration form available at SHQ/BSG Website
that Rajya Puraskar Ranger is preparing for
Rashtrapati Ranger. In the absence of a Ranger
Leader, an Assistant Ranger Leader can also
recommend.
(v) A Ranger Leader will recommend only up to
25% rangers of the total Census of the unit (not
exceeding 24) for Rashtrapati Ranger Award in
a year. Special Cases could be recommended by
the District Chief Commissioner and State Chief
Commissioner subject to maximum of 50% in a
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 Camp a Ranger will produce her individual
progress card.
(vi) The Chief National Commissioner who is the
authority to grant the Rashtrapati Ranger Award
shall issue from time to time suitable directions
in respect of the badge tests, services, etc.
(viii) This award is presented by the President of
India on the recommendation of Chief National
Commissioner and can be withdrawn under
compelling circumstances by her.
(ix) Rajya Puraskar Ranger, who has already fulfilled
all required conditions, will have to be tested at
State Level and certified by the State Organising
Commissioner concerned before coming for
Rashtrapati Ranger Award Testing Camp
organised by the National Association under the
supervision of the concerned Asst. Director.
(x) The Rashtrapati Ranger Award shall be worn on
the left sleeve surrounded by proficiency badges
which quality for the same.

B. Tests for Rashtrapati Ranger Award

(1) Choose any one of the following and discuss in the Team
Council and submit a report based on statistics and data
collected for approval:
i) Any subject on Current World Affairs
ii) Any two Regions of World Association of Girl
Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
iii) National Affairs i.e. Our Government/National
Development plans and schemes/National
Educational Policy/Service Organisations/
Cooperatives etc.
(2) Undertake a Community Development Project on Health
or Food Production or Environment or Sanitation or a
project suited to the particular area with the approval of
Team Council for at least three months with the Team
and submit a report to the Team Council.
(3) Render service at least for five days in a camp at District/
State/National Level.

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 (4) Participate in Community Service Project for not less
than thirty hours spread over a period of at least two
months and should work once in a week
(5) Participate in an Adventure Programme /Trekking
programme organised by the State / National
Headquarters
Or
Participate in any International Event out of India
Or
International Adventure Programme at NAI.
(6) Show further progress in the advanced skills and
vocational activities.
(7) Develop Internet Friendship with at least twenty
members of the movement of other states as well as
other countries.
Or
Be a member of Messenger of Peace and upload at least
five projects on the MoP website.
Or
Establish a Geet Manch through team and Sing Songs
from publications of BSG such as Geet Bharti, Swarn Swar
Lehri, Patriotic Songs, Songs promoting Secularism and
National Integration etc. at public places in a village/
town/city for ensuring visibility of the Movement.
(8) a) Qualify for Disaster Management Proficiency
Badge.
b) Qualify for any one of the following Proficiency
Badges (a)Hostess (b) Fashion Designing (c)
Information Technology d) Journalism (e) AIDS
Awareness
SEA RANGER
In addition to above tests, a Sea Ranger will have to qualify
for the following :
(i) Dive, swim atleast ten meters under surface.
(ii) learn how to rescue a drowning person.

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 (iii) Have in general knowledge of shipping in our country.
(iv) Have in general knowledge about our Navy and its
Ranks.
(v) Know about ten constellations beyond the Zodiac.
(vi) Know about any three methods of splicings and ten
knots (bends and hitches) used at sea.
(vii) Conduct with safety precautions a chartered cruise of
children for a distance not exceeding four kilometers.

AIR RANGER

In addition to Rashtrapati Ranger award tests given above

an Air Ranger will have to qualify for the following:
(i) Demonstrate skills in Aerobatice with an Aeromodel.
Or
Have an experience in a glider for three times or in an
aircraft for a minimum of half an hour.

(ii) Mark the international Airfields/Aerodromes on a

World Map.

(iii) Have knowledge about the military aircrafts used in the

neighbouring countries.

(iv) Know about the Signals used by W.T., R.T., A.L.D.S.,

L.M.A., cartridges and smoke bombs.

GRAMEEN RANGER : TEST FOR RASHTRAPATI AWARD

(i) All tests assigned for Rangers will be applicable for

Grameen Rangers. However, subjects found difficult or not
related to Grameen Ranger may be replaced by appropriate
local activities/projects with the permission of State Chief
Commissioner on the recommendation of District Chief
Commissioner & State Organising Commissioner. The area
specific alternate activities may be allowed by the State
Chief Commissioner and certificate to that effect should be
produced in the testing camp.

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 (i) PROFICIENCY BADGES :
Know and demonstrate anyone of the badges out of each of
the following groups :
(a) 1. community worker, 2. Sanitation Promoter, 3. Tailor,
4. Population Education, 5. Rural Worker.
(b) 1. Home Maker, 2. Embroideries, 3. Child Nurse, 4.
Pioneer, 5. Weaver.

(ii) Prepare a log Book of another district of her state in respect

of historical religious infrastructure on the basis of her own
knowledge observations and visits.

(iii) Take active part in learning of hobbies/handicrafts arranged

by local authority/team.

(iv) Participate in a Guide activity preferably in the neighbouring

state or district.

Note:

i) This award is presented by the President of India on the

recommendation of Chief National Commissioner and can
be withdrawn under compelling circumstances by her.

ii) The Chief National Commissioner who is the authority to

grant the Rashtrapati Ranger Award shall issue from time
to time suitable directions in respect of the badge tests,
services, etc.

iii) The Rashtrapati Ranger Badge is worn on the left sleeve

above the Membership Badge.

20. Ranger Proficiency Badges

A. 1. Blood Donor 2. Civil Defence
3. Community Worker 4. Climber
5. Heritage 6. Population Education
7. Rural Worker 8. Sanitation Promoter
9. Soil Conservation 10. World Conservation
11. World Friendship 12. Pollution Control
13. Fashion Designing 14. HIV/AIDS

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 15. Disaster Preparedness 16. Hostess Technology
17. Information Techonology 18. Journalism
19. Ecologist 20. Family Life Education
21. Disaster Management 22. Free Being Me Trainer
badge
23. Literacy

Group 1 -
Physical Health i) Climber
ii) Explorer
iii) Rambler
iv) Rock Climber
v) Self Defence
vi) Sportsman
vii) Yoga Instructor
viii) Gymnast
ix) Boxer
x) Athlete
xi) Free Being Me

Group 2 -
Character i) Family Life Educator
ii) Heritage
iii) Personality Development
iv) Public Speaker

Group 3 -
Hobby i) Cell Phone Mechanic
ii) Computer Operator
iii) Desert Folk
iv) First Aider
v) Journalist
vi) Motor Mechanic
vii) Photographer
viii) Fashion Designer

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 ix) Modeling
x) Fine Art
xi) Hair Dresser
xii) Tailor
xiii) Hostess
xiv) Information Technology
xv) Beautician
xvi) Web Safety

Group - 4
Service i) Blood Donor
ii) Civil Defence
iii) Community Worker
iv) Disaster Management
v) Literacy
vi) Population Education
vii) AIDS Awareness
viii) Disaster Preparedness
ix) Ambulance

Group 5 -
Conservation i) Energy Conservation
ii) Soil Conservation
iii) Forester
iv) World Conservation
v) Ecologist

(B) For Sea Rangers Only:

(i) First Knot (ii) Second Knot

(C) For Air Rangers Only :

(i) Air Host (ii) Airman
(iii) Air Mechanic (iv) Air Spotter
(v) Aviator

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 (a) The test for the badges are given in the
Appendix.
(b) These Proficiency Badges shall be issued on
the basis of the certificates of qualified and
independent examiners appointed by the
Distt. Training Commissioner from the Panel
of examiners approved by the Local or District
Association.
(c) All these Proficiency Badges, unless otherwise
stated, shall be worn on the sash in parallel rows,
in ascending order from to Rajyapuruskar Nipun
badge.
(d) All Proficiency badges of the Ranger section shall
be in red on white background.

21. Ranger-in Service

(i) During the Ranger in service stage, the Rangers will
participate in various Service Projects taken up by the
team. However, on completion of Ranger stage she will
embark upon definite jobs of service to the Community
either within or outside the Movement.
(ii) The Service Project undertaken by the Rangers
individually or in groups will be of sustained nature
and a record of it will be maintained by the team.
(iii) Ordinarily on completion of 25 years of age, a Ranger
should take up the responsibility of Adult Leadership
in the Movement.

22. Hikes, Treks and Camps for Rangers (Rules for Guide
Section shall apply).

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 CHAPTER IV

SPECIAL BRANCHES

(A) Extension Guiding :

1. A Guide of the extension branch is one who suffers from
physical or mental handicap such as blindness, physical
deformity or mental deficiency.
2. A handicapped person is eligible to become a Guide. The
rule applicable to a Guide with such modification as may
be necessary and special rules laid down from time to time
in Appendix shall apply to such an extension Guide.
3. Group of extension Guides may be formed in a hospital,
institution, colony or school; an extension Guide may also
become a member of a regular Guide Group; a Group of
extension Guide shall function under the jurisdiction of
Local or District Association as the case may be.
4. An extension Guide shall pass tests prescribed for a
Guide except those from which she is exempted in view
of her handicap, in such case she shall pass the alternate
test or tests prescribed for an extension Guide.
(Explanation: The word ‘Guide’ shall include a ‘Bulbul’
as well as ‘Ranger’)

(B) Sea Guiding Branch

(i). Sea Guide and Sea Ranger
1. Sea Guides shall form a Sea Guide Company Sea
Rangers shall form a Sea Ranger Team.
2. There shall be separate Groups for Sea Guides
and Sea Rangers.
3. Ordinarily, Sea Guide Company and the Sea
Ranger Team shall form part of the Local or
the District Association as the case may be.
Provided, however, with the approval of the
State Chief Commissioner, a separate local or
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 formed of Sea Guide Company and Sea Ranger
Team with a view to impart special instructions
in water Craft.
4. Sea Guide Company or Sea Ranger Team or
Local or District Associations, as the case may be,
shall forward to the State Association, through
proper channel rules in regard to :
(i) Inspection of boats or boat used by Sea
Guides and Sea Rangers.
(ii) Restriction of said area and the number of
persons such boat may carry :
(iii) Provision of air tanks, life belts and other
safety devices :
(iv) Competent person being placed in charge
of such vessels :
(vi) Care and maintenance of the vessels.
5. Instructor in watercraft shall be a person qualified
for the purpose.
6. A current valid certificate about seaworthiness
of the vessel is necessary.
7. A ‘Charge Certificate’ is equality necessary.

(C) Air Guiding Branch

Air Guide , Air Ranger:

1. Air Guide or Air Ranger shall be instructed in air
activities . Air Guides and Air Rangers shall form a
separate Air Guide Company and Air Ranger Team.
2. Ordinarily Air Guide Company and Air Ranger Team
shall function under the jurisdicion of Local or District
Association as the case may be. Provided, however with
the approval of the State Chief Commissioner a separate
Local or District Association may be formed for Air
Guide Company and Air Ranger Team with a view to
impart special instructions in air activities . Air Guide
Company and Air Ranger Team shall confirm to special
Regulations issued by the Chief National Commissioner
in this behalf.

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 (D) VENTURE CLUB OF BS&G
Prelude: A large number of youth in the rural and urban areas are
interested in undertaking adventure activities organised by the youth
organisations. There is no such youth organisation at the grassroot
level to promote adventure activities.
Proposed Venture Club induct to fill up this gap and also to expand
the membership of Bharat Scouts and Guides by retaining the youth
members leaving the units on attaining the maximum age limit.

Objectives
Membership expansion

- to retain outgoing youth in the organisation for a long

period.

- to develop leadership competencies in the youth

- to develop physical efficiency

- to promote harmony with nature

- to engage youth in constructive activities in their spare time.

Formation
The venture clubs will be formed in a locality of village with a
minimum membership of 8 members.

Registration:
Each venture club will be required to register with their respective
State Association through Local/ District Association with prescribed
fee. Each club will be issue a Charter on the recommendation of LA/
DA by the state Association.

Office of the Club:

Each club will have an office where its members will meet to
participate or to discuss the Programmes and activities according to
their plan.

Area
A Club will be organised for a locality, mohalla, village, factory,
institution or a Government Department of public service.

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 Name of the Club
Each club will be named after a National Heroine.

Membership
The membership of the club will be open to all citizens of India
without discrimination of creed, caste or religion living in the locality
and willing to accept the Fundamentals of Bharat Scouts& Guides
and accept the rules of the club having basic education and sound
physic sound mind. Age 18 and above. Preferably up to 40 years of
age, Willing member will be invested ceremonially on accepting the
Promise and the Law after completion of the Pratham Sopan test
requirement of a Guide.

Leadership
There will be a leader for each club between the age of 25 to 45
years and who has undergone the Course for Adventure Leaders
conducted by the National Adventure, Institute of Bharat Scouts&
Guides.

Organisation
Each club will have a Club Committee consisting of:
A Chairman
A Vice Chairman
Secretary (The Leader of the club will be ex. Officio Secretary of the
Committee)
Treasurer
2 or 4 members from the Venture Club members.

Functions of the Committee

1. To administer the moveable and immoveable property of

the Club.

2. To decide the programme and activities of the club.

3. To accept membership.

4. To raise Funds for the Club.

5. To approve the expedition activities.

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 Funds
The club can generate funds with the help of the local resources
confirming to the fund raising rules of Bharat Scouts & Guides as
laid down in APRO1.
Donations and sponsorship can be accepted by the Committees.
The Treasurer will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance
of the accounts of the Club.
Uniform for members of Venture Club
Cap: - Cap in blue colour with BS&G Logo.
Shirt - Grey Shirt or T Shirt of BS&G pattern.
Scarf - Specially designed scarf for the unit.
Trousers - Navy blue pants/Jeans with two additional pocket on
both legs beside knees.
Pouch - A black pouch with belt worn around waist.
Footwear - Black Huntershoe or Sports Shoe.

Following will be worn at the time of participating in the adventure

activity.
Optional: Knife
Axe
Nails
Rucksack
First aid kit
Water bottle

Programme of the Club:

Local Games Races
Kusti -Malkam - Yoga Martial Arts
Adventure games Adventure Tour
Wide game/ Rush game
Rock Climbing Cycle/ Motorcycle hike
Skating Environmental Education

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 Expeditions, Night-Hiking Nature Ramble
Exploring
Camping Obsevation & deduction
Self Defence Photography
Nature Collection Swimming
Advanced Adventure Activities
Mountaineering Skating
Ice- skating Para- sailing
Gliding Water sports
Population Education
Badge Star Gazing
Rambler Badge
Guiding activities to be promoted by venture clubs as part of their
regular programme.
Prayer First-Aid
Fundamentals of Guiding, Pioneering, Map reading,
Test up to Dwitiya Sopan Map making, Rescue and
and Nipun, Fire Fighting, Backwoodsman
cooking.

Eligibility for Leader of the Venture Club

The following are the requirements to undergo Course for Adventure
Leaders:-
Age : Strictly between 25 to 40 yeasrs.
Qualification : Minimum Matriculate.
Desirable : Knowledge of English and Hindi.

Physically fit to undertake the strain of the Adventure Activities .

Duration of the course of Adventure Leaders: 07 days
Including 4 days of adventure programme. Contents of course for
Adventure Leaders is incorporated in the Scheme of Training.

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 BUNNY SCHEME

Back Ground :
Mrs. Lakshmi Mazumdar Former National Commissioner thought
of introducting a programme for the children between the age
group or 3 to 6 years during the International Year of Child. A
Committee was formed and the Bunny Programme was introduced.
International Year of Child was the ideal period to launch this project
& hence received a great response but later got neglected on account
of various reasons. The objective of this theme was to introduce
an attractive programme for sub juniors and also to work it as the
feeder to Cub/Bulbul section. With same objectives this programme
is being reintroducted in the present Boy/Girl programme.

Suggested Age Group :

3 to 6 years both for Boys & Girls.

Name of th Group :
Tamtola (Common for both Boys & Girls consisting of not more than
20 members) ratio Bunny to Leader 10:1 advisable.

Bunny Law :
I shall try to be good Boy/Girl.

Motto :
“Keep Smiling”.

Bunny Salute :
The two fingers (middle & fore finger) of both hands raised along
the side of the two ears depicting the ears of Bunny. Uniform :
An apron with Bunny symbol against bright background to be worn
over the school uniform or any other dress. The emblem be prepared
by the National Headquarters in the form of a sticker badge. A Bunny
holding up a carrot in right hand with BSG emblem in the centre of
Bunny patch.

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 Uniform for Bunny Leader :
The Leader will be known as-Bunny Aunty (Bunny Uncle only in
exceptional cases). It is suggested that Bunny Leaders can be the
privilege of females only, the uniform for the Bunny Leaders will be
the same as those of the Adult Leaders of the regular group.

Formation :
All activities will be done in free formation.

Programme :
Bunny programme is based on four sign posts namely :
(i) Love for God.
(ii) Love for Nature.
(iii) Creative Activities
(iv) learning to play together - This is achieved through the
following activities.
Develop habits of personal cleanliness & social manners cutting
parts and assembling simple figure, jig saw puzzle etc.
To receive and convey a simple verbal/telephonic message to receive
a visitor and to talk to elders in a courteous way.
Cultivate Social virtues such as standing in a queue, taking one’s
turn, keeping the place clean, not spoiling the floor use by the litter
bin.
Tell one’s own full name, address (an telephone number if any) and
also full name of his/her father/mother and the name of the Office/
School where he/she is working.

Bunny Leaders Training Scheme

Duration on camp- 3 full days or 2 weekends minimum number-8.
Who can conduct of a member of the Guide Training

(i) Bunny Objectives.

(ii) Fundamentals of the Guiding.

(iii) Child Psychology

(a) Physiological aspects of Psychology viz. Nervous
system, Senses & their functions.

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 (b) Motor development - Characteristics of motor
development.
(c) Incentive of speech.
(d) Development of personality.
(e) Aesthetic development.
(f) Values of Play.

1. Activities for Physical development :

(a) Free movements-Swing, Jungle Ji, Spiral Stairs, Climb on
bars. Slide and Sea Saw, Skipping, hopping, imitating the
movements of hawkers/birds, animals, trees, throwing
and catching ball etc.
(b) Daily activities in life such as - Sprinkling water, filling
up water in a bottle, fold a handkerchief, thread the
beads, clean the place, arrange the things in proper
order.
(c) Simple rhythmic activities such as drill, exercises, dance
etc.
Activities for development of senses
Viz. Sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste.
Activities for mental development
(a) Be able to talk about him/herself and his/her family,
teacher, schools, pets.
(b) Remember & sing Nursery Rhymes.
(c) Listen to fairy, Animal & Mythological stories.
(d) Know the animal from pictures, imitate the cries of
familiar birds & animals.
(e) Action songs, simple group dances, simple
dramatization.
(f) Collection of simple but attractive

Creative activities :
Simple handicrafts such as paper cutting, clay modeling, making
articles with plasticine, wooden blocks, drawing pictures with
crayons, bit pasting etc.

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 Nature observation :
Birds, Trees, flowers, butterflies, feathers, shells a growing plants.
Provision and activities (Games) connected with :
(a) Mental development.
(b) Emotional development.
(c) Physical Welfare of the child.
(d) Stories, action songs/rhymes on ri training.
(e) Play-acting.

Hand Work : Nature Study

Familiar Birds, Trees, Flowers, vegetables, Fruits & Animals.
Rhymes & Rhythms (Recitation and action Songs).
(i) Nature and types of songs for children from 3 to 6
(ii) Rhythmic movements.
(iii) Variety of songs.

Bunny Leader and her qualification :

• Age 18 Years.
• Aptitude to work with children between 3-6. be able to
play, sing and teach simple handicrafts.

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 Appendix

(A) Bulbul Proficiency Badges.

The Bulbul Proficiency Badges are divided into five groups as
follows :
Group - I : Character - Collector, Entertainer, Gardener, Observer,
Story Teller, Free being me.
Colour of the badge-Khaki with blue border and blue inset.
Group - II : Health : Athlete, Cyclist, Swimmer, Team Player.
Colour of the badge - Khaki with green border and green inset.
Group - III : Handicraft - Artist, Homecraft, Needle-worker,
Toy-maker, Boook Binder.
Colour of the Badge - Khaki with yellow border and yellow inset.
Group - IV : Service - Cook, First Aider, Guide, House Orderly.
Colour of the Badge - Khaki with red border and red inset.
Group - V : 1. World Conservation. 2. Heritage Badge
3. Computer Awareness.

Group - I - Character

1. Collector - Make a collection of one group of

objects, neatly and systematically arranged,
for a period of at least three months and
know something about them. The nature
of the collection should be chosen by the
Bulbul.

Suggestions are as follows :

stamps, postmarks, picture postcards, matchbox top, crests, feathers,
moths, butterflies, leaves or flowers (for the purpose of the last two
photographic or carbon reproductions may be accepted). Minimum
number of articles to be collected in a group shall be 25.
Or

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 Keep a scrap book, diary of events etc. for a period of atleast three
months.

2. Entertainer : Be able to do any three of the

following:
(i) Play a piece of simple music correctly
on instrument or sing a piece of simple
music in a correct manner.
(ii) Be able to take part in the performance
of a skit.
(iii) Be able to recite an action song with appropriate action
and movement.
(iv) Dress up and play a part in a depicted story or historical
event.

2. Free Being Me :

3. Gardener :
(i) Take care of a plot of ground not less
than 1.50 sq. metre for a minimum
period of three months and grow atleast
three kinds of vegetables or flowers on
it.
(ii) Be able to name not less than four of each
of the following in any area or garden.
(a) Trees or shrubs.
(b) Flowers or vegetables.
(c) Standing crops or weeds.
(iii) Be able to use the following tools :
Spade, Fork, Shovel, Rake or equivalent implements.
(iv) Make a scrap book of not less than six pages of pressed
leaves, flowers or vegetable. A minimum of twelve
subjects to be shown.
Note : In case of Flocks in towns, where gardens are not available,
the following alternatives can be taken in place of No. (i) and (ii)
(i) Care of a window box for three months.
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 Care for two or more perennial plants in pots for three months.
(ii) Grow two of the following :
(a) A bulb (flower or vegetable) in water, sand or
soil.
(b) Mustard, cress, peas, melon or beans of flannel
or blotting paper.

4. Observer :
(i) Recognise five Indian animals or birds
and observe their habits, know the
names and appearances of ten flowers or
ten trees or ten shrubs, and know what
common places are poisonous to animals
and human beings.
(ii) Know the seasons at which different kinds of fruits and
vegetables can be obtained in their locality and when
the main crops are harvested.
(iii) Find her way to an unknown spot, not more than 300
meters away by following directions given to her by the
Examiner (either compass directions or signs made on
the ground or land marks or a combination of these).
(iv) Be able to play a memory game remembering 12 objects
out of 16.

Note : lt is preferable to select variations of this game which are not

used in Guide Company.

5. Story Teller
(i) Tell one story in an affective manner to
others.
(ii) To know a story out of ‘Panchtantra’ or
‘Jatak Katha’ and tell to the flock leader.
(iii) To collect a story from the news paper in
your regional language and tell to the members of your
Six.
(iv) To narrate an incident out of the life history of a historical
hero or prophet of your State.

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 Group II - Health

1. Athlete :
(i) Sprint 45 meters in 10 second.
(ii) Jump 0.6 meters (High Jump)
(iii) Jump 1.52 meters (long Jump)
(iv) Climb a rope or pole or a palm tree 2.13
meters high.
(v) Throw a cricket ball weighting 152 to 163 gms. to a
distance of 13.65 meters and catch one thrown from a
distance of 9.10 meters.
(vi) Balance a plank 13x15 cm and 0.3 m above the ground or
walk a distance of 10 meters with the pot on her head.

2. Cyclist :
(i) Know how to ride a cycle.
(ii) Know how to clean and oil the cycle.
(iii) Know how to pump the tube and set
the valve.
(iv) Know the traffic rules of the road.

3. Swimmer :
(i) Be able to swim 25 meters (any stroke).
(ii) Be able to float on back for 60 seconds in
salt water or 30 seconds in fresh water
or tread water for tow minutes in salt
water or one minute in fresh water.
(iii) Swim on back 14 meters.
(iv) Be able to “Back duckdive” (i.e. dive while standing in water
or swimming), or as an alternative, perform, a “honey pot”
(i.e. jump with arm clasped round knees) from a board, bank
or boat.

4. Team Player :
The Bulbul should be habituated to applause the
winners, even though she is on the losing side.

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 Bulbuls are eligible for this badge if they have played games in the
sixes and as a
Flock obediently, fairly and unselfishly for a period of three months
(12 weekly meetings) and definite record of the date and games must
be shown to the District Commissioner and signed by her before the
badge is applied for.

Group III - Handicraft

1. Artist
(i) Draw with pencil, brush, pen or crayon
original illustration of any incident or
character in simple story (size not less
than 18 cm x 13 cm.)
(ii)
Do one of the following :
(a) Draw from life or memory in pen
and ink, or pencil and animal or a human being.
(b) Draw from nature a landscape or still life group.
(c) Keep a sketch-book for a period of three months
and draw atleast 12 sketches.
(d) IIIustrate a story by means or match stick figures
in not less than four pictures.
(e) Make a simple greeting card using pencil, brush,
pen or crayon.
(f) Make a model of human being or an animal (not
less than 20 cm. height) of wax, soap, clay or
cardboard or any other suitable substance.
Note : The natural bent of the Bulbul is to be encourged in every way;
the spirit and intention of the work is to count as much as adherence
to academic rules.

2. Book Binder
Perform the following Steps to ptotect her book.
1. Protect her book with cellow tap if
torned.
2. Cover the book with brown Paper
3. Past the folds with glue
4. Past the name Sticker on Top of the book.

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 5. Write her name on name Sticker.
6. Write the book name on name sticker with bold
Letters.

2. Homecraft :
Thread a needle and sew on a button and carry out
any two of the following tests :
(a) Knit or crochet a useful article.
(b) Make a piece fo netting, good for a bag,
hammock etc.
(c) Work a design in cross stitch on canvass.
(d) Make a rug or mat on canvass or Hessian.
(e) Darn a bole in jersey or stocking or mend a tear.
(f) Wash and iron scarf.
(g) Make a basket and a sweeping broom.
(h) Weave a useful article in raffia.
(i) Weave the webbing of bed.
(j) Make the “Tatties or Chatai” (straw mat).
(k) Spin 50 meters of yarn with takli or charkha.
(l) Paint a wall or floor (village style).
(m) Make an article of straw, palm, cane, reed or bamboos.

3. Needle Worker :
(i) Be able to embroider her name in cross
stitch or any other stitch.
(ii) Know three of the following stitches;
Chain, herringbone, featherstitch,
buttonhole, darning, french knot. Some
of these may be done as a sample and all
should be done large.
(iii) Make a garment for a child or doll and ornament with
one of the above stitches. This should be done without
help except for the cutting out.

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 Toy Maker :
Make an article from odds and ends such as fircones,
cloth pegs etc. and either a toy of reasonable size such
as engine, motor car, doll or animal, or in reasonable
correct proportions and colouring compostie toy
such as farmard, jungle or animals, cottage with
furniture, park with animals.
(i)
Be able to make any three of the following :
(a) A toy made out of stocking or old material.
(b) A toy suitable for a small child or a baby or a
scrap book well arranged.
(c) A set of dolls furniture (not Pater) or a set of clay
birds, animals, fish or insects. Make a doll that
flies a kite.
(d) Any other toy chosen by herself.
Note : An article presented for Rajat Pankh test must not be admitted
for this badge.
Group IV - Service

1. Cook
(i) Know the simple fire precautions.
(ii) Be able to lay and light fire in the open.
(iii) cook rice or chapati and dal or vegetable
or fry or poach an egg.
Or
Prepare kichari or dalia.

2. First Aider
(i) Know how to clean up and treat a
graze.
(ii) Be able to dress and put triangular
bandage on hand, foot and knee and put
on large arm sling and tie head bandage
correctly.
(iii) Know how to stop bleeding from the nose.

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 (iv) Know how to extinguish fire on clothes and how to treat
for minor burns, scalds, choking sting and snake bite.
(v) Show that she understands the need for summoning
adult help.
(vi) Know the simple treatment for shock.
(vii) Know simple treatment for sprains, and how to apply
wet bandage to a sprained ankle.

3. Guide
(i) In Country; know the nearest police
station or thana, dispensary, hospital,
village, doctor, vaidya or hakim,
nearest bus stand, railway station,
market, dharamshala or sarai nearest
post and telgraph office, rest house and
verterinary hospital.
Or
In Town : Know the route to the nearest police station,
doctor’s residence, chemist’s shop, public telephone, fire
alarm, bus stand, railway station, petrol station, motor
garage, hotel, post and telegraph office.
(ii) Know how to call for fire brigade, police and
ambulance.
(iii) Be able to give clear and distinct directions to guide a
stranger politely and promptly.
(iv) Know the story of an interesting and historical place in
the neighbourhood.

4. House Orderly
(i) Clean and tidy a room.
(ii) Make a bed.
(iii) Wash up crockery and utensils, and
clean windows and brass work.
(iv) Peel potatoes and boil or fry them.
(v) Prepare tea or coffee or any other hot drink.

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 Group v conservation

5 World Conservation
1. Complete any three of the following :
(i) Visit a zoo, botanical garden,
natural history museum or see a
film about wild animals and tell
examiner about her observation.
(ii) Own a pet for atleast three month
and look after it.
(iii) Take part in litter chase in a public park, a garden
school premises or any other public place for
three hours utilizing one hour at a time.
(iv) Take part in a Flock Expedition involving nature
study and make a log of her collections.
(v) Make, set up and maintain a bird bath and bird
feeder.
(vi) Build and put up a den box for birds.
(vii) Plant shrubs or grass on area where there is no
vegetation, cover and look after it for at least
three months.
(viii) Make a compost heap in the backyard or
garden.
(ix) Demonstrate the danger of soil erosion and
the preliminary steps which could be taken to
prevent it.
2. Should improve her environment by planting a tree, or
a small grassy lawn or any other plant our-doors, in a
box on a balcony or indoors in flower pots.
3. Carry out one of the following projects :
(i) Keep a scrap book and tell the examiner about
any five animals in a zoo, their country of origin,
feeding habits and details of special care they
needs in the zoo.
(ii) Together with a friend arrange for the members
of her Flock a nature trail.

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 (iii) Choose a wild animal or a tree, fish or bird,
Discover all she can about it and report her
discoveries to the examiner.

Note :
(i) The badge is accompanied by a special certificate signed
by the State Chief Commissioner.
(ii) The badge shall be worn above the line of the right
pocket.

Heritage
The Bulbul should understand the basic components
of their own local culture :
They may compile their study in the form of an
Illustrated scrap book.
1. Physical Environment of their locality
(famous hills, rivers etc.)

Common Trees
Common plants and their uses

Common birds
Flora & Fauna of the region
2. She should first know & understand his/her own cultural
identity & Heritage-family, tradition, customs etc.
(a) Scrap Book containing items like a “Family
tree” tracing ancestors may be prepared. (b)
Participation in local festivals recorded in
photographs or description.
(c) Traditional songs & dance. (d) Food prepared in
that culture. (e) Traditional costumes.
(ii) Arts of their locality Buildings Places of worship, Music,
Musical Instruments, Dances Puppetry, Food, Costumes
then and now.
(iii) Practical work
— Visits to local monuments and museums.
— Learning a traditional craft of the locality like pottery,
rangoli etc.

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 — Enacting stories and local legends.

Computer Awareness
(i) Have knowledge of Brief History of
Computer and its latest development.
(ii) Acclimatization with computer
components & peripherals.
(iii) The best use of computers in Scout/
Guide activities.
(iv) Knowledge of the commonly used packages.
(v) Perform the following :
(a) Use Floppy and the hard disc in the computer.
(b) Booting and shut down of computer.

(B) Guide Proficiency Badges

Holder of a Proficiency Badge should always keep her knowledge
up to date. If not found so by an appropriate authority, the badge
can be withdrawn.

1. Aids Awareness
(i) Know & understand the modes of
HIV transmission and the modes of
prevention.
(ii) Know the natural history of the
disease.
(iii) Know the steps taken by the health
authorities towards preventing its spread.
(iv) Plan a programme of public awareness regarding.
(a) The dangers of contracting the disease.
(b) Modes of Transmission.
(c) To dispel myths & disinformation regarding HIV
infection & AIDS.
(d) Methods of prevention in the individual & in the
Community.

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 2. Alpana or Rangoli
(i) Be able to do Alpana as an art of home
decoration with the powdered rice or
chalk, on mud, cement or stone floor.
(ii) Be able to describe atleast two occasions
when homes are thus decorated.
(iii) Be able to explain the symbolism of any two selected
Alpana patterns.
(iv) Collect Alpana designs and paints on one of the
following :
(a) Paints wood e.g. a stood, a bowl.
(b) Paint pottery.
(c) Embroidery, e.g. a bag, a blouse.

3. Ambulance
(Red Cross on blue ground with green
ring).
To be worn on both shoulders, below the
shoulder badge.
(i) Be able to answer questions from
Dwitiya and Tritiya Sopan
Tests for first Aid.
(ii) Know how to deal with bleeding major and minor.
(iii) Diagnose and bind a broken limb.
(iv) Know how to deal with choking by Heimlich’s
manoeuvre.
(v) Demonstrate mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
(vi) Demonstrate how to improve a stretcher, and apply a
roller bandage.
(vii) Demonstrate how to send a correct message, verbal,
written or by telephone.
(viii) Demonstrate two methods of carrying a casualty with
one first aider and two more methods of carrying
a casualty when there are two First Aiders.

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 4. Archer
(i) Make bow and arrow with which...
(a) She shall score at least 45
meters regulation 1.20 m.
target 60 points with 30
arrows.
(b) She shall also score on such a
1.20 m. target, at 36.5 meters
10 points with 30 arrows.
(ii) Know something of the history of archery and the
principal archer of the past and present times, with their
records.
(iii) Teach archery to at least 3 more guides for a week or in
a summer camp.

5. Artist
(i) Draw one of the following at
examination, bringing the other
two drawings for criticism.
(a) From memory, stating on
the drawing, when the guide
saw the object drawn.
(b) Some Visible object (e.g.
landscape, figure, still life etc.)
(c) An imaginative drawing.
(ii) Demonstrate her interest, practice and proficiency in
one of the following :
(a) Design a simple pattern suitable for a wall paper,
carpet embroidery, ceramics metal work or
woodcarving.
(b) Do a drawing in pencil or black and white or
water colour depicting a scene from the history
of the Guide Company.
(c) Do a plate in enamel painting, or a plate “filled
in” (cleanliness of hands, of utensils and the
choice of brushes, palette, knife, etc. will be taken
into consideration).

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 (d) Modelling clay, plastic or wax a base relief
commemorating a brave deed.
(e) Model a human figure or animal originality and
efforts should count as high as actual models.
(f) Design poster or a village scene.

6. Athlete
(i) Have an easy upright carriage and
be able to walk and run well.
(ii)
Show proficiency in two of the
following and knowledge of the
rules.
One to be taken from each group.
(a) Rounders, Tennis, Cricket,
Badminton, Football and Golf.
(b) hockey, Lacrosse, Netball or Basketball, Touch
and pass.
N.B. : Swimming 2704 meters in 24 seconds, knowledge of two
strokes and be able to dive, may be substituted for any one game in
Group (a).
(iii) Throw a Cricket or rounders ball in good style 22.6
meters.
(iv) Play a stalking game.
(v) Jump 2.74 meters in height in good style (over a bamboo)
or run 90.14 meters in 15 seconds.
(vi) Skip for one minute continuously turning the rope
backwards.
(vii) Take a 5 km. walk in one hour.
Or
Follow up a track of 1 km. in a reasonable time.
Or
Where neither of the above is possible demonstrate two team games
not included above.
The tests for Guides over 16 would be altered in :
Length of throw 74.67 meters.

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 Height of Jump 3 meters.
A Guide who chooses (b) should show 6 steps walk 6.5 km. in 11/2
hours.

7. Basket Worker
(i) Produce two of the following.
(a) Market Basket.
(b) Mat (diameter not less than 15
cm.)
(c) Work basket (base bot less than 15
cm.)
(d) Waste paper basket.
Each article to be made entirely by herself in a different kind of
basket work, cane, raffia, straw willow, grass, palm leaves, etc.
(ii) Have a general knowledge of the raw material used,
how it is obtained, and how it is prepared for working.

8. Bee Master
(i) Have a knowledge in practice of
swarming, dividing and uniting
hives aftificial feeding and
management generally.
(ii) Own a hive and maintain a colony
for at least six months or more and
have extracted 1.35 kg. (3lb) of
honey from his own hive.
(iii) Prepare his own bee hive box.
(iv) Involve five or six rural/slum youths and encourage
them to start their own bee hives.
(v) Get in touch with Agricultural Departmental people
and ask for further advice.

9. Bird Warden
(i) In her own district with regard to
bird life in general, know the chief
dangers (including egg collectors)
to which it is exposed, and social

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 customs, ideas or superstitions which threaten its
existence, and any laws passed, or practical steps to
protect it.
(ii) Be able to construct three types of nest boxes for different
species of birds, and know how they should be used to
the best advantage.
(iii) Feed birds in her district for at least three months by
means of food houses, food tables or food sticks.
(iv) Produce a note book and be familiar with the habits, calls
and appearance (plumage, size etc.) of the national bird
(Peacock) and seven varieties of birds in her district.
(v) Keep a record of one bird (other than national bird) and
its nest for at least three months giving particulars as;
Name of the bird, date when first seen or heard, date
of finding nest, kind of tree or bush or tussock, height
above the ground, number of eggs or young, date of
leaving nest and remarks.

10. Boat Woman

(i) Be able to row a boat single
handed.
(ii) Be able to tie eight knots blind-
folded, and bring a Truk’s head
made by herself.
(iii) Do one of the following :
(a) Row a boat with others.
(b) Put with Pole.
(c) Scull over the stern.
(d) Manage a canoe single handed.
(iv) Steer a boat under oars and bring her alongside a vessel
or landing stage and make her fast.
(v) Swim 45 meters.
(vi) State direction by sun and stars.
(vii) Box the compass.
(viii) Know the common nautical terms used in connection
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 of the different nations and those of the new International
code of Signals.

11. Book Binder

Perform the following operation in the
binding of a book.
(i) Prepare the parts of sections
for sewing and sew sections
on tapes.
(ii) Fold and paste on end
papers, glue up and line
with mull round the back and add second
lining.
(iii) Cut boards and cover with cloth or paper and
put book into case.

12. Braille
Transcribe from print with not more than ten
errors in three large sheets and ready by sight
or touch Grade I including poetry, interlined
an written both sides.

13. Camper
(i) Have slept six nights in the open
under canvas at different occasions
out in camps.
(ii) Know the requirements in regard
to personal kit for a weeks camp
and for a weekend hike.
(iii) Know the minimum requisites in
kit, utensils and rations required for a patrol for a weeks
camp.
(iv) Demonstrate how to pitch, strike and pack a patrol
tent.
(v) Know how to select site and describe a rough plans as
how to play out a camp for patrol.

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 (vi) Understand the use and care of an axe.
(vii) Know proper method of (a) Storing food (b) disposing
off refuse (c) camp cookery and (e) purification of
water.

14. Camp Warden

(i) Have camped atleast for 10 nights
on four occasions.
(ii) Have assisted as a full time
Quartermaster of a Summer camp
of Guides.
(iii) Have assisted as permanent Camp
Warden in her duties for 3 days.
(iv) Must be able to know about “Tent Craft” and the ways
of keeping Camping and Training material safely.
(v) Must be able to maintain a Camp Library.
(vi) Must have a fair knowledge of Camp Sanitation.
(vii) Have sufficient knowledge about first aid and ways to
seek help in emergencies.
(viii) Must be able to estimate, purchase, issue and supervise
the cooking materials and distribution of food to
campers in a camp.

15. Cancer Awareness.

(i) Recognise *Carcinogens
encountered in daily life.
(ii) Know the broad outlines as to how
Cancer Patients are treated and
**palliated.
(iii) Draw up a plan to create public
awareness for the following :
(a) The “Seven” signs & symptoms of Cancer.
(b) Cancer is curable if detected early.
(c) Avoidance of harmful habits which could cause
cancer.
(d) To dispell the myths attached to Cancer.

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 *Carcinogens-any substance that produces Cancer.
***Palliated to make disease less severe without removing its
cause.

16. Child Nurse.

(i) Green Cross on blue ground.
(a) Fed, and the necessary
cooking.
(b) Kept clean in person and
clothing.
(c) Kept in healthy
surroundings.
(d) Given rest and exercise.
(e) Kept happy through self control and
occupation.
(ii) The Guide must have knowledge of elementary
sewing.

17. Chorister
(i) Sing one folk song, and one unison
song of own choice.
(ii) Sing a descant or round.
(iii) Show a list of other Songs learnt
during the previous six months.
Note : All the songs should be sung from
memory. Mark to be given for variety and
excellence of choice.
The badge may be sewn on the patrol flag when at least two thirds
of the patrol have passed the test.

18. Citizen
(i) Must know the basic qualification
of voter and how to vote.
(ii) Know.
(a) Powers and functions of the
President, Vice-President of
Indian Union and Governors
in the States.

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 (b) Functions of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Vidhan
Sabhas and Vidhan Parishads.
(c) Functions of local bodies such as Municipality,
Local Board (Zilla Parishads, Cantonment Board
and Panchayats with special reference to her
own area).
(iii) Know the functions and working of the State and Local
administration.
(iv) Have a general knowledge of the working of the Judicial
system of the country.

19. Civil Defence.

(i) Know the details of Civil Defence
Organisation Service existing in
the Mohalla or area and within a
radius of one kilometre around
the residence, the school or the
place of work, for instance the
name of the Warden, the location
of theWarden’s Post, the First
Aid Post, the dispensaries, hospitals and other A.R.P.
Services available in the area.
(ii) Know how to fill in the Report form correctly in respect
of emergencies and send the written reports to Warden
concerned.
(iii) Know the first aid treatment and the methods of rescue
in case of casualties that are likely to happen in air aid
raids and such other emergencies.
(iv) Know the methods of fire fighting.
(v) Produce a Certificate of having registered her services
with the Civil Defence Organisation of the Mohalla
or area and of having received Training in one of the
following Civil Defence Services :
(a) Fire Fighting Squad.
(b) First Aid Party.
(c) Rescue Party.
(d) Messenger Service &
(e) Tele-Communication.

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 20. Climber.
(i) Have Completed the age of 14
years.
(ii) Have a knowledge of mountainous
area covering at least 2 Km. radius
and know the routes to the summit
or peaks and know the nearest
telephone and doctor in case of
emergency.
(iii) Find the way to given point in a mountainous area
using a compass and Survey of India map (or its local
equivalent) and display climbing ability.
(iv) Know the First aid treatment for fractures, dislocation,
bruises, concussion, shock and know the method of
transportation of patient.
(v) Have hiked in a mountainous area of at least 1,200
meters height for at least five days (not necessarily
consecutive).
(vi) Should have obtained the Rock-climbing Certificate of a
recognised course.

21. Community Singing.

(i) Sing two songs either in your
Mother Tongue or the Regional
languages.
(ii) Explain the meaning of the above
songs. (Regional/Mother Tongue).
(iii) Sing in correct tune with correct
Pronunciation-one song other than
Regional language and Mother Tongue.
(iv) Teach one song to your Patrol/Group and present the
same with the Group in a Camp Fire in an Event like
Rally.

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 22. Community Worker
(i) Know the process of Community
Development.
(ii) Convince at least 12 young ladies
and encourage them to join the
movement.
(iii) Become a liaison between
community and other resources of
development, (i.e. Banks, Hospitals, Specialists etc.)
(iv) Help people plan for solving atleast 2 of their basic
needs. e.g. Clean Water, School Building, Vegetable
Market Place, etc.
(v) Help in an immunization camp in her village mohalla/
slum.

23. Computer Awareness

(i) Have knowledge of Brief History
of Computer and its latest
development.
(ii) Acclimatization with computer
components & peripherals.
(iii) The best use of computers in Scout/
Guide activities.
(iv) Knowledge of the commonly used packages.
(v) Perform the following :
(a) Use Floppy and the hard disc in the computer.
(b) Booting and shut down of computer.

24. Cook
(i) Know the necessary ingredients of
a balanced diets.
(ii) Know how to buy provisions,
vegetables etc. and draw up priced
and dietically sound menu to
include quantities required for a
camp of a week’s duration for at
least one patrol of 6 guides.

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 (iii) Make a proper cooking place, lay and light a fire using
chullah, trench etc. and cook 5 local standard dishes of
which two beverages as prescribed by the examiner.
(iv) Serve food in a proper manner.
(v) Know how to store provisions in a hygienic manner.

25. Cyclist
(i) Must sign certificate that she owns
or has the use of a bicycle in good
working order, which she is willing
to use, if called upon at any time, in
case of emergency.
(ii) Must be able to ride her bicycle
satisfactorily and kept it in good
running order.
(iii) Be able to mend a puncture.
(iv) Must be able to read a road map and repeat correctly a
verbal message.
(v) Be able to mount and dismount on either side or ride a
bicycle and lead another.

26. Dairymaid
(i) Have knowledge gained by practice
of the management of at least one
animal (cow or buffalo or goat)
and produce a certificate from the
parents (if at home) or from the
owner where she worked for at
least three months.
(ii) Demonstrate the care of dairy
utensils and appliances used in area.
(iii) Know the milking and sterilization of milk (including
pasteurisation).
(iv) Know the processing of milk i.e. making cheese, butter
and ghee.
(v) Know how to prepare lassi or chhace (butter milk) as a
cold drink.

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 27. Dancer.
Be able to:
(i) Demonstrate two
characteristic national
dances.
Or
Improvise at the test
skipping or dancing steps to
music chosen by examiner.
(ii) Express in movement three emotions such as joy,
sorrow, fear, anger, etc.
A sense of rhythm, grace of movement and vividness of
expression will be specially taken into account.

28. Debator
(i) Propose at least two motions and
oppose at least two others in properly
conducted debates.
(ii) Speak in the course of debate in the
presence of the Examiner for at least
five minutes on the subject under
discussion; have prepared the subject
thoroughly and have submitted concise and orderly
notes for her speech.
(iii) Know the ordinary rules of debate and duties and
powers of the chairman.

28. Disaster Management

29. Domestic Services

(i) Demonstrate sweeping, dusting,
scrubbing out a room properly,
keeping floors and walls clean and
in good condition, washing up
kitchen and food utensils.
(ii) Clean ventilators, shutters,
furniture and windows.

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 (iii) Clean and polish : brass, copper, silver and aluminium
pots.
(iv) Show how to remove grease marks, tarpaint and ink
stains.
(v) Serve a meal, according to individual custom for two
persons.
(vi) Must know how to prevent harmful insects such as
mosquitoes, ants, moths, cockroaches, white-ants, silver
fish and bed bugs.
(vii) Arrange flowers.
(viii) Know how to make out and send and receive a money
order.
Or
Know how to call up and answer a telephone correctly.

30. Drug Awareness

(i) Be aware of the various types of drugs, proprietary of
clandestine that can be abused.
(ii) Understand the terms addiction,
dependence, withdrawal and
tolerance.
(iii) Know the dangers to health of drug
abuse.
(iv) Understand how & why people get
addicted to drugs.
(v) Plan a drug awareness programme.
(vi) Know the different modes of help available to drug
addicts.
* Clandestine-kept secret.

31. Ecologist
(i) Know about the other agencies
working for ecological balance.
(ii) Enlist the cooperation of a specialist
in the vicinity to educate people
about this by way of discussions,
audio-visuals, etc.

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 (iii) Propagate against cutting trees.
(iv) Organise-Van Mahotsavas in monsoons.
(v) Educate people about pollution problems in the area.
(vi) Work for solving any 3 of the following problems :
(a) Air Pollution (b) Killing Animals
(c) Soil Erosion (d) Tree Cutting
(e) Littering (f) Wastage of Water
(g) Water Pollution

32. Electronics
(i) Have an elementary knowledge of
how a thermionic valve works as :
(a) H.P. Amplifier.
(b) Detector
(c) L.F. Amplifier in a wireless
set, and also how a
“Westector” works.
(ii) Know the functions of condenser, resistance, inductance,
reaction and mains rectifier, transformer.
(iii) Know how to build a cheap mains eliminator.
(iv) Know how to locate and cure a simple fault in a wireless
set.
(v) Show a working knowledge of moving coil,
loudspeakers, both permanent magnet and mains and
energized types.
(vi) Draw a simple diagram showing the way to connect
p a state of “resistance coupled”. L.F. amplification
and another to illustrate the connections of a “L.F.
Transformer” and show knowledge of the principles
involved.
(vii) Read a technical diagram, and interpret all symbols
ordinarily employed.
(viii) Have assembled a simple wireless receiver which works
satisfactorily and know all the distress signals.
(ix) Know the methods of charging and looking after
accumulators.

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 33. Embroiders.
(i) Show two different ways of
decorating an edge, such as
scalloping, faggoting and
hemstitching.
(ii)
Build up a simple border from
any two or more of the following
stitches.
Blanket stitch, chain stitch, cross stitch, darning stitch, feather stitch,
french knot, herring-bone and stem stitch.
N.B. : Play with the stitches is to be aimed at and not mere
repetition.
(iii) Do two out of the following three things.
(a) Design and work a piece of embroidery, using
suitable material.
(b) Make a design for the top of blouse of a child’s
frock or a sari border and embroider it in
colour.
(c) Smock a garment showing two methods of
grouping stitches.
Or
Take an embroidery in cut work or applique
work for a useful household article.

34. Entertainer
(i) Must produce two items up to the
standard of the public entertain-
ment, either dancing, singing,
playing an instrument, or reciting,
(Each to last not less than two
minutes).
(ii)
Must be able to entertain Guides for
ten minutes with at least two of the following subjects.
Conjuring tricks, playing any portable instrument, character sketches,
song with chorus. (Items in part one not to be included).
Note : A high standard should be maintained in Part one which
should be emphasised is not for public entertainment. The “Two

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 items” may be of the same nature i.e. two contrasted songs or
dances.
Part two is designed for a general campfire or company
entertainments, therefore, need not be of such a high standard.

35. Farmer
(i) Must work on a farm for at least six
months.
(ii) Have a practical knowledge of
modern farm machinery and farm
implements.
(iii) Have a knowledge of improved
seeds, fertilizer manures,
insecticides, sowing and harvesting.
(iv) Show an acquaintance with the routines seasonal worm
on a farm including the care of cattle or horses or sheep
or pigs or poultry.

36. Fireman
(i) Hold ambulance Badge.
(ii) Fire prevention :
Have fire prevention knowledge
on the following subjects :
Airing, hedding and linen, hot
ashes, boiling over of fat, oil etc.
candles, children playing with
fireworks and matches, gas. (Various) lamps, smoking
and dropping lighted matches, petrol, spirit fire, stove
oil gas electric.
Flannelette, Christmas decorations, curtain fires, face
dresses involving cotton, wool and other inflammable
materials, motor-car fires. Seeking for an escape of
gas, cleaning house, etc. with spirit, furniture polish,
ventilation at fires, celluloid toys and articles, iron,
chimney fires, forests and camp fires, electric fires.
(iii) Fire Extinction :
(a) Calling the fire Brigade by fire alarm, telephone
or messenger.

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 (b) What to do pending the arrival of the Fire
Brigade.
(c) Use of buckets etc. use of different types of
extinguishers.
(d) Use of fire house and hydrants.

Free Being Me :
(iv) Rescue Work :
(a) Knowledge of secondary means of escape.
(b) Firemans lift and carrying the injured.
(c) Improvising ropes, Chair-knot, lowering of
lines.
(d) Jumping sheet, crawling through smoke.
(e) How to drag an insensible person (describe and
demonstrate).
(f) How to use a chute escape.
(g) Warning inmates.
(h) Precautions at entertainments, theoretical
performances.
(i) How to rescue horses.
(ii) How to call ambulance.

37. Florist
(i) Know the wild flowers, reeds and
grass common in her neighbor-
hood (or for town Guides, in a
suitable area chosen by herself), the
place in which they are to be found
and their habits.
(ii) Have a knowledge of the different
methods of seed distribution.
(iii) Know some of the local names, and have a knowledge
of the use and properties of twelve flowering plants.
(iv) Make an arrangement using flowers, ferns, leaves, etc.
in the presence of examiner.
(v) Know how to preserve and transport flowers.

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 38. Folk Dancer
(i) Must have had training in Folk
dancing for at least eighteen
months.
(ii) Dance twelve folk dances
efficiently recognised by a properly
constituted authority or six locally
recognised folk dances approved
by the D.C.

39. Friend to Animals :

(i) Have a general knowledge of the
habits , food, and all that tends
the well being of the following
animals:
Horse or donkey, sheep or goat, dog
or cat, bull or camel, cow or buffalo
and be able to recognise any form
of cruelty or ill-use to which they are subjected.
(ii) Know in respect of anyone to the above animals; the
usual minor ailments to which it is liable, and what
simple remedies may be employed.
(iii) Have kept a pet in good condition of comfort and
health.
(iv) Have an elementary knowledge of what to do in cases
of accidents to animals.
(v) Know the address of the nearest S.P.C.A. office (Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) or Blue
Cross.

40. Games Leader :

(i) Have a knowledge of and be able
to play and direct 4 games of the
following :
Indian outdoor games; Tag games’
Relay races; Sense training games;
Ball games, Individual contests.

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 (ii) Have a knowledge of the organisation and method of
team competition.
(iii) Know the valve of discipline and sportsmanship in
games.

41. Gardener
(i) Dig a piece of ground not less
than 12 sq. meters. Plant and grow
successfully six kind of vegetables
or flowers from seeds or cuttings.
(In cities where digging is not
possible wooden cases or pots may
be used.)
(ii) Know the names of twelve plants pointed out in an
ordinary garden; understand what is meant by pruning,
budding, grafting and manuring;
(iii) Demonstrate any one of the following - pruning,
budding, grafting.
(iv) Adopt a public park or a neighbour’s courtyard and
look after the garden plants for at least 2 months.

Note : In cities roof garden can be the alternative.

42. Good Neighbour

(i) Have an elementary general
knowledge of the geography and
history of at least three states other
than her own.
(ii) During previous twelve months
have corresponded regularly with
a guide from another state and
have camped for not less than three
consecutive nights with Guides from other states, either
in her own state or theirs.
(iii) Have a fair knowledge of the people, language, culture,
custom, etc. of 3 neighbouring states and prepare a log
book to the satisfaction of the examiner.

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 43. Gymnast :
Guides should not enter for this badge unless
they have been taught by a trained gymnast.

(A) Under 16 Years :

(i) Have a good upright carriage and
walk and run well.
(ii) Perform to command a table of free
standing exercises.
(iii) Be able to jump 1 metre high in good style.
(iv) Be able to walk along the narrow side of balancing from
on bar, both forward and backward with good posture.
(v) Do three of the following in good style : (a)
Climb a rope at least 4 meters.
(b) Somersault through and between two ropes.
(c) Hand stand against a wall.
(d) Reverse hanging on wall bars or improvised
apparatus.
(e) Sideways travelling on bar.
(vi) Do three of the following in good style :
(a) Cartwheel on right and left hand.
(b) Through vault (i.e. squat).
(c) Leap frog over high back.
(d) Wolf or Jack-in-the Box.
(e) Bunny vault over box or two forms.

(B) Over 16 Years

(i) Have a good upright carriage and walk and run well.
(ii) Be attending gymnastic classes at school or some other
approved physical training at lest once a week.
(iii) Perform at table of free standing exercises approved by
the examiner.
(iv) Perform a table of the following in good style on the
narrow side of a balancing from of bar.
(a) Walk forward throwing and catching a ball at
every step.

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 (b) walk sideways without support.
(c) Stand on form, lift arms and right leg side-ways,
replace, step forward and repeat, raising the
other leg.
(d) Walk with knees full bent and stretch every third
step.
(v) Perform one of the following groups :
(a) Climb a rope at least 5 meters. Travel sideways
on bar or wall bars both ways.
Or
Travel backwards or bar.
(b) handstand unsupported.
OR
Under or over somersault on a bar or improvised
apparatus.
Or
Reverse hanging vertically between two ropes.

44. Handy Woman :

(i) Work a sewing machine and
understand cleaning, putting in
needle, oiling etc.
(ii) Replace gas or patrol mantles or
electric bulbs or clean, trim and fill
an oil lamp.
(iii) If gas, water or electricity are laid
on in her own house or school, know and where to turn
them off at the main.
(iv) Thoroughly clean and repaint inside of a bathtub, or
table, door, windows or equivalent two coats at least.
(v) Apply collator to a wall or floor.
(vi) Repair charpoy or replace newar on a bed.
(vii) Repair :

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 (a) Mosquito-net.
(b) A bamboo chick.
(c) China.
(d) Splice a handle or pole by gluing or whipping.
(e) Splice a rope.
(f) Glue wood.
(viii) At the examination do up a parcel neatly and sharpen
knife on a grindstone, whetstone or home. Also do four
of the following :
(a) Make and attach bed frames for a mosquito-net,
or fix curtain rod and hand curtain.
(b) Mend a saucepan or equivalent and bring to
examination after at least a week’s use.
(c) Lay linoleum or chatai that reaches to the walls
of room.
(d) Remake a mattress or quilt.
(e) Prepare and replace a door stop or window
stop.
(f) Renew a washer of a tap.
(g) Mount, frame and back a picture (A readymade
frame may be used).
(h) Stain and polish a wooden article.
(i) Make a cupboard out of packing case.
(j) Mend a fuse, attach lead wire to a wall plug and
repair a severed lead wire.
(k) Re-cane a chair.
(l) Put a pane in a window.
(m) Re-upholster a small chair or stool.
(n) Renew canvas on a deck chair.
(o) Make a hammock or badminton net or equivalent
in netting.
(p) White-wash a ceiling.
(q) Make a useful article for the house showing the
use of screws and correct nails.
(r) Handle a primus stove.

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 The examination can be spread over a period of time so that the
guide should do things which are needed in the house rather than
produce things for the test.

45. Health :
(i) Know the general rules of health
with reference to eyes, ear, teeth,
nose, eating, drinking, sleeping
and breathing.
(ii) Know the importance of keeping
lungs, skin, teeth, feet, digestive
and pelvic organs in good order.
(iii) Know the dangers of unhealthy diet and use of tobacco,
alcohol and other intoxicating drugs.
(iv) Know the value of fresh air and how to keep rooms
ventilated.

46. Herbalist :
(i)
Make a collection (neatly mounted
in a book) of twelve medicinal herbs
and twelve herbs used in cooking.
Must know where to find them and
be able to recongnise them readily
and know their exact uses.
The collection should contain leaves, roots and
skins.
(ii) Know the medicinal value of at least 6 herbs.

47. Heritage Guide

The focus at this level is on the state in which
the Guide is living; and gaining a national
perspective on the diverse richness of India’s
heritage.
Preparing a scrap book with illustrations and
information on the following :
I. Nature Heritage and Culture
Collecting songs, poems, riddles, proverbs, short stories
about their state and its natural heritage and the culture
unique to the State and Country.

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 – Seasons and festivals, meaning and significance.
– Different communities and tribes that live in that
state.
– Physical environment to their locality (famous
hills, rivers etc.)
– common trees of their state.
– Common plants and their uses.
– Common birds.
– Flora and fauna of the region.
II. Art of India and their State Important heritage buildings
Places of worship Music Musical instruments Dances
Theatre forms Puppetry Literature and famous writes,
poets of their town, Food, Costumes then and now.

III. Practical work

(a) Visiting monuments museum in the viconity and
maintain a record of it.
(b) Maintaining an illustrated historical diary of their town
or village (any 3 of the following).
(i) Preparing a list of museums, art galleries and
cultural centres in your district/town.
(ii) Visiting monuments and sites in the
neighbourhood and identify problems and issue
for preservation.
(iii) adopting a site in their own locality monument
or unique natural feature such as religious place,
a lake or temple and looking after if for a period
of one month and contribute to keep it clean.
(iv) Learn to serve as a guide to the monuments for
local school and community.
(v) Knowing about the Govt. Department and other
Non-Govt. agencies, which are involved in the
maintenance and restoration of Indian culture, a
art and buildings.

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 48. Hiker :
(i) Build and give reasons for so
building, three different types of
hike fires, and be able to distinguish
between various kinds of woods,
their relative value as fire wood.
(ii) Show proficiency in cooking in the
open with and without utensils and
draw two hike menu.
(iii) Bring to the examination a pocket first aid case fitted up
by herself for a hiking expedition, and be able to give
reasons for the choice of its contents.
(iv) Bring to the examination a log book giving description
of previous hikes, illustrated by sketch maps and with
notes on observations made.
(v) Know what precautions to take lighting fires in the
open and the responsibilities involved with regard to
trespassing gates, crops.
(vi) Be able to answer questions to deal with following on
the way; a stranger, a lost child, animal in difficulties or
starving.
(vii) Know what to do in the event of being-
(a) Left in a fog.
(b) Caught in a thunderstorm.
(c) Left in the neighbourhood of jungle.
(d) left in forest fires.
(viii) Undertake a regular hike of 20 km. on foot or 50 km. on
bicycle and submit a report.

Note : The candidate will also be judged left on her method, her kit
and its arrangement, and care in cleaning up. The hike party in which
the Guide (Guides) are being examined should not be large than one
patrol. The examiner should be a qualified person appointed by the
D.C.

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 49. Home Maker :
(i) Must have risen early, lit a fire or
cleaned shoes (her own and some
one else’s) laid breakfast, made and
aired bed satisfactorily for a week
consecutively.
(ii) Know how to clean a fire place or
know how to clean properly a gas
stove.
(iii) Understand and have carried out the cleaning of cooking
and household utensils, and washing up.
(iv) Bring to examination a sample of jam, pickles or chutney
made at home entirely by herself.
(v) Be able to mend household linen, clothes, curtain etc.
(vi) Be able to do shopping and errands for the household
satisfactorily.
(vii) Open a packing case, hang curtains and arrange flowers
decoratively.
(viii) Must bring a certificate from her parents or guardian,
stating that she has been tidy, thorough, obedient and
helpful in the home.
(ix) Understand the care of milk vessels.

50. Hostess :
This may be sewn on the Patrol flag of any
Patrol where at least four guides have passed
the following tests:

Each Guide Should:

(i) Know how to receive, introduce
and bid guest “Good bye”.
(ii) Be able to write a letter :
(a) Inviting a guest to stay.
(b) Inviting a guest to a meal.
(c) Refusing an invitation.
(d) Accepting an invitation.
(e) Thanking for a visit.

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 (iii) State the chief things to remember in entertaining
guests.
(iv) Know how to announce guests and serve meals to
visitors correctly.
The patrol should give, a party showing ability to make necessary
plans for invitations, arrangement of rooms, including place for
wraps, entertainment and refreshments.

51. Interpreter :
(i) A Guide must show such
knowledge of a language as will
enable her to act as an interpreter
to a person
ignorant of her language. She must
write a simple letter on a subject
given by the examiner, read and
translate passage from a book or
newspaper in either Esperanto or any language other
than her own.
(ii) Know about the uniform and badges of Girl Guides and
Girl Scouts of other nations, least four.

52. Interpreter to the deaf :

(i) Be able to read finger spelling at
the rate of 20 letters a minute.
(ii) Be able to send finger spelling at
the rate of 30 letters a minute.

53. Journalist :
(i) Produce a report written by herself
of company/group activities.
(ii) Be able to prepare a report of
anyone of the following events :
Lecture or address; debate or
discussion; party or rally.
(iii) Should have served as a scribe at
least on six occasion.

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 (iv) Be able to edit and submit any speech or report to the
satisfaction of the examiner.
(v) Should have served on the editorial staff of a paper or
magazine for at least six months.
(vi) Understand the printer’s corrections signs.
(vii) Prepare a press release on an important event of her
group/company.
54. Knitter :
(i) Must bring one pair of socks or
stockings (with heel) knitted
entirely by herself.
(ii) Bring one other useful garment
knitted by herself, viz : a cap,
hood, pair of mittens with thumbs,
pairs of baby boots slippers (or
something equivalent).
(iii) Show ability to follow printed knitting directions or
copy from patterns.
55. Lace Maker :
(i) Must know names of and be able
to describe, four kinds of lace,
such as : Torchon, Irish, Crochet,
Brussels point, Flet, Ground Point,
Carickamacross Malines, etc.
(ii) Mend a piece of lace, real or
imitation, very neatly.
(iii) Make lace according to one of the following sections (a)
- (f) for two sections, (g), (h) and (i) using flax not cotton
thread :
(a) Bobbin or pillow lace : Be able to manage at
least thirty six bobbins and make five different
stitches, and show specimen, including insertions
and edging made unaided.
(b) Needle point lace : Be able to make eight
varieties of stitches, and including bars, nicots
turtle. Show a piece the work being even and
beautiful.

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 (c) Filet or darned net lace : Be able to make own
net and vary design. Show insertion of several
squares.
(d) Tambour lace : Know the tambour stitch and be
able to work in several colours or an alternative,
do a piece of “needle run” with at least eight
varieties stitch in the net.
(e) Applique on net : carrickamacross, Applique,
Duchess, etc. Show a piece of either style, with
lawn or spring applied (the spring to be self
made).
(f) Tatting lace : To know single and double thread
tatting both or insertion and lace, be able to
manage the threads to separate shutting at a
time.
(g) Knitted lace : Be able to copy a simple design or
follow instruction both in edging and insertion.
(h) Crochet : Be able to copy a simple design from
instructions or specimen, show inserting and
corner made unaided; one piece to Irish contain
rosettes.
(i) Netting lace : Work two doyleys with varying
width of mesh and different designs, such a shell
or pointed edges.
56. Laundress :
(i) Must wash and finish and bring to
examination :
(a) A white cotton garment.
(b) A coloured cotton garment.
(c) A woolen garment or a pair
of stockings.
(d) Blouse or equivalent or
child’s dress with insert sleeves, silk, where
possible.
(ii)
Must be able to remove stains and make boiling water
starch.
Note : Some parts of this test must be demonstrated in the presence
of the examiner.

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 57. Leather Worker :
(i) Fix sole and heel to a pair of shoes
or chappals sewn or nailed and
generally repair shoes, chappals,
sandals or leather articles in general
use.
Or
(ii) Dress a sandal, repair traces, stirrup
leather etc. and know the various parts of harness in
either case, have a knowledge of the different kinds of
leather used.
Or
(iii) In decorative work :
Know the various kinds of leather used. Have knowledge
of the tools required and how to use them.
Know how to use and mix the various stains. Produce
an article made by herself, such as handbag, wallet
or purse, on which must be a design, modelled and
stained.

58. Leprosy Control :

(i) Spread the word by means of audio-
visuals that ‘Leprosy is curable’ and
propagate five point programme of
the Bharat Scouts & Guides.
(ii) Recognise the source that can help
you in the campaign-skin specialist,
National Leprosy Eradication
Programme workers, volunteers, etc.
(iii) Get checking up programme in every educational
Institution in the village/mohalla.
(iv) Educate community to change their attitude towards
the problem.
(v) Enlist the co-operation of medical expert/specialists in
educating people in your locality.

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 59. Literacy :
(i) Organise a literacy drive for adults
or your village/locality.
(ii) Help start a night school for adults/
drop outs.
(iii) Teach three R’s (Reading, writing
and Arithmetic) to at least 10
illiterate people or help 10 children
in their studies.
(iv) Prepare at least 3 posts to motivate Adult Literacy
campaign.
(v) Arrange an exhibition with posters, etc. published by
Government and Non-Government Organisations.

60. Meteorologist :
(i) (a) Make a simple rain gauge.
(b) Make a wind-vane-estimate
wind speed.
(c) Make a thermometer shelter and
set up thermometer for measuring
air temperature and humidity.
(d) Make and keep a weather log
for a period of one month.
(ii) Write an article on the climate or your local area.
(iii) Demonstrate your ability in weather forecasting using
the following methods.
(a) Forecasting temperature, precipitation and
general weather from wind strength and
direction.
(b) Forecasting by using an aneroid barometer.
(c) Forecasting by noting cloud movement and
cloud types.
(d) Short range forecasting by using weather lore.
(e) Extended range forecasting by using weather
lore.

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 61. Musician :
Note : The Piano, Violin, Ceilo, Veena, Gotuvad,
Sitar guitar key board or Flute may be used.
(i) Play the National Anthem.
(ii) Play the notes of one of the
following Melkartas,
Karnatic
Hanumatodi Harikamboji
mayamalavagoula Mechakalyani
Natabhairavi Dhirasankarabharanam
Or
Hindustani
Bhupali Intintal
Khamaj in Jhaptal
Bhairavi in Dadra
Or
Play scales and arpeggios on major and minor key.
(iii) Play Sankarabharana Aditala Varna and Bhairavi
Aditala Varna.
Or
Sing or Play the following Thatas and scales :
Kalyani Todi
Purvi Asaveri
Or
Play the March Western.
(iv) Pas an easy sight reading test Western
Or
Sing or play from sight in the Saragam notation a given
musical passage from one of the ragas of the following
Bhairavi, Khamaj, Bilahari, Kuntalavarali.

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 Or
Pass an easy sight reading test from given notations of
piece in Kafi. Bhairavi or Khamaj.
(v) Play two contrasted pieces, one by a classical composer
and one by a modern composer.
Or
Play any piece of your own choice.

62. Music Lover :

(i) Know something of the life and
works of any two of the following
composers.
Pandit Bhatkhade, Tan Sen,
Rabindranath Tagore, Tyagaraja,
Bach, Bharati, Vishnu Digamber,
Purcell Cecil Sharp, Paluskar.

Beethoven
Any other musician of the Guide’s own choice.
(ii) Know the meaning of :
Karnatic Music : Raga, Sangati, Varna Aditala, Pallavi,
Alapana, Gamaka.
OR
Hindustani Music : Rag, Alap, Chartal Dadra, Dhrupad,
Thumri, Swar and Sangeet.
Or
Western Music : Opera, Symphony, Trio, Modulation,
Transposition, Score, Contralto, Cadence.
(iii) Keep a record for three months of the songs and
compositions learnt.
(iv) Know the formation of an orchestra and recognise four
of the following instruments from pictures.
Violin, Double Bass, Flute, Basson, Horn Trombone,
Harp, Cymbals, Veena, Sitar, Tanpura, Gotuvadyam,
Mridang.

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 (v) Sing or play a song or music piece in one of the following
ragas, or composition to be chosen by the examiner.
Karnatic Music : Sankarabharanam, Kamboji, Todi,
Kalyani, Bhairavi.
Hindustani Music : Bilval, Khamaj, Kafi, Yamankalyan,
Jhinjhoti.

Western Music
(vi) Produce a certificate from her Captain stating that she
has taught her Patrol or Company a folk song, parts,
rounds, keerthan, rag, bhajan or local equivalent. (Marks
should be given for choice or song).

63. Naturalist :
(i) Must keep a nature diary with
at least 60 entries extending over
three months.
(ii) Must watch a given area for three
months, making note of anything
which may appear in it, or change in
it during that time and discovering
as much about the flora and fauna as possible and have
done her best to preserve wild life.
(iii) Must do two of the following :
(a) Take a series of six photographs of wild animals
or birds from life; have a general knowledge of
their lives and habits and know the time when
production is necessary.
(b) Be able to name 40 different animals, insects,
reptiles or birds in a museum, or Zoological
garden, or from unnamed coloured plates. Give
particulars from observation of lives, habits and
appearance-five of them.
(c) Make coloured drawings of twenty flowers from
life or twelve coloured sketches of animals or
birds and a short description giving the name
of subject, where the guide saw it, an on what
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 of place in which it is to be found and the family
to which it belongs.
(d) Be able to name fifteen trees and show notes from
personal observation of their characteristics,
use etc. with sketches of their leaves, twigs and
flowers.
(e) Make a collection of fifty pressed common
flowers, with the name, place and date when
found written below, making an effort to group
in families show knowledge of the rare flowers
which should not be picked.
(f) Make to collection demonstrating one of the
following :
(i) How seeds are distributed.
(ii) How plants climb.
(iii) How plants protect themselves.
(iv) How flowers are pollinated.

64. Nutrition Educator

(i) Know the symptoms and main
effects of malnutrition.
(ii) Tell people about the dis-advantages
of bottle feeding for babies and
appeal for breast feeding.
(iii) Know about the constituents of a
balanced meal and preparing food.
(iv) Educate people to discourage use of non foods like tea,
coffee and other drinks.
(v) Make a nutrition survey in her village/locality and
enthuse people to contact doctor.
(vi) Prepare at least three posters to educate people about
nutrition.

65. Path Finder :

(i) Have an intimate knowledge of the
locality round her headquarters,
including fire and Police Station,
General Hospital, Zenana Hospital,

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 Clinics, Welfare Centres, Schools, Post and Telegraph
Office, Railway, Bus and Train routes pillar box and
public telephone offices, the principal doctors (general
& zenana) motor garages and petrol pumps, cycle
repairer.
(In Country only) the nearest good drinking water
supply, the name and the house of the village headman
and know what duties he performs.
Or
(In town only), principal food and provision merchants,
Government Dairies, Tonga and Taxi Stand, Gardens,
Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Municipal and Town
Hall.
Note : In the above test, a good general knowledge is required which
would enable a Guide to direct a stranger to the nearest suitable,
hospital, garage etc., In small place her knowledge will have to cover
a wider area than that a big town where the post office, etc. would
be more frequent.
(ii) Have a general knowledge of the district to be able to
direct a stranger to the principal outlying places within
a 40 km. radius.
(iii) Have some knowledge of the, history of the place and
may building or place of historical interest.

66. Photographer :
(i) A Guide must bring to examination
photographs taken by herself and
developed and printed. The subject
must be chosen from at least five of
the following :
(a) Interior.
(b) Portrait.
(c) Landscape.
(d) Architecture.
(e) Instantaneous action.
(f) Copy of a photograph, drawing and painting.

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 (g) Flowers.
(h) Birds, animals, insects.
The photographs must have been taken within nine
months of examination. All prints must be properly
mounted.
(ii) Must be able to answer general question as to the
functions of the different parts of the camera such as
lens, shutter and stops.
(iii) Explain briefly what causes the production of a negative
and positive, i.e. a print.

67. Pioneer
(i) Know how to construct a camp fire
and how to collect, chop and stack
suitable firewood. Hold the Cook’s
badge and cook a two-course meal
on a camp fire.
(ii) Erect screening.
(iii) Tie the following knots and
understand their uses thoroughly in addition to the knots
of Pratham Sopan and Dwitiya Sopan tests. Bowline on
bight, Cat’s paw, Double sheet-bend, Manharness knot,
Marline or Lever hitch, Draw hitch or Highway man’s
hitch, Fisherman’s bend or hitch.
(iv) Pass or repass the Pioneer tests of Pratham Sopan and
Dwitiya Sopan.
(v) Be able to do the following : putting into use the knots
and proper lashings; model of a bridge, camp ladder,
flag staff, wash stand shelter ridge and hut.

68. Population Education :

(i) Educate people on
(a) The right of the child.
(b) The adverse effect of having
more children.
(i) On children.
(ii) On mother.

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 (iii) On family.
(iv) On Community.
(c) National problems because of population
explosion.
(ii) Motivate 4 persons to accept family welfare
programme.
(iii) Arrange an exhibition with the posters published by
UNO on the subject.

69. Poultry Farmer :

(i) A Guide must have entire charge of
a few hens for at least one year. She
should know the dimention and be
able to draw the plan of a poultry
house for the given number of
birds.
(ii) Be able to answer questions on the
unity points of sex different breeds.
(iii) Thoroughly understand the rearing of chickens and
duckling, periods of incubation and fattening for market.
Be able to discuss the pros and cons of the intensive
system.
(iv) Give details of feeding; should know how to handle
and cure a broody hen and a few simple remedies for
ordinary vices and diseases.
(v) Pack birds and eggs for market.
(vi) Should show yearly accounts.

70. Public Health :

(i) Know the modes of transmission of
the following diseases, Diptheria,
T.B. measles, mumps, whooping,
chough, chicken-pox, typhoid,
dysentery, diarrhoea, small pox,
malaria, plague, ring worm, scabies
and cholera.

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 The measures adopted by the Sanitary Authorities to
prevent their spread and the step which should be taken
by individuals in case of infection:
Note : Bacteriological and medical details are not
required.
(ii) Know how the importation of the diseases from abroad
is guarded against with special reference to immigrants
and animals such as rats and dogs.
(iii) Describe one or more methods of disinfecting a house
and also of eradicating the commoner insect pests such
as bugs, mosquitoes, flies from infected house and
camps.
(iv) Describe the necessity and the mode employed in
her locality, of collecting, removing and disposing
house refuse and rubbish and by pitting trenching
and composting. Know all about camp sanitation with
reference to kitchen, latrine, drinking water and storage
of food.

71. Reader :
(i) Must have read at least :
(a) Two books on biographies
of great Indians.
(b) Two books on adventures,
expeditions, travels or
scientific achievements.
(c) Two books on conservation,
population, nature, etc.
(d) Two books on religions.
(e) Two books on Indian Culture and Heritage.
(f) Two books on History of Independence of
India.
(g) Two books dealing with the personal vocation
and interest of the Guide.
(ii) Know the damages caused to the books by rough
handling, moisture, white ants, moths, etc., and how to
protect the books from these.

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 (iii) Help a librarian or in a library in arranging books or
rewriting catalogues.
72. Rescuer :
(i) Pass or have passed the Swimmer
Badge.
(ii) Must swim 45-7 meters in clothes
(any stroke) Clothes should consist
of usually worn.
(iii) Must perform in the water two
methods of life Saving release.
These may be chosen by the candidate.
(iv) Must be able to float motionlessly (in any horizontal
Position) for thirty seconds.
(v) Must Swim 45.7 meters showing a good breast stroke
and two strokes to be chosen by the candidate, (if side
stroke is chosen the top arm must be brought out of the
water).
(vi) Must pick up a brick from the bottom of the bath at a
depth of not less than 1.5 m. (The brick may be wrapped
in cloth).
(vii) Must know one accepted method of resuscitation and
the treatment of the apparently drowned.
(viii) Throw a lifeline to reach at least 10 meters.
(ix) Demonstrate at least two types of Carrying of
casualties.

73. Rular Worker :

(i) Have detailed information of
village, such as the area, Population,
occupation, products, wells and
other sources of water supply,
traditions, the number of children
of school age, the number of literate
persons.
(ii) Have a general knowledge of village sanitation,
(especially pertaining to preventable diseases)
administration and village panchayat).

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 (iii) Product a record of continuous useful service (literacy,
adult education, sanitation and cleanliness, farming,
a labour work, prohibition, games etc.) to the village
extending over a period of at least six months or have
worked in a recognised village labour camp for at least
a period of fifteen days.
(iv) Help get at least 50 people checked for Leprosy.
(v) Help at least 20 children to get immunized.
(vi) Teach “Oral Rehydration Therapy” for at least
6 mothers.
(vii) Organise or help in a campaign on eye care/dental care
in your village/mohalla/slum.
(viii) Teach neighbours management of diarrhoea and
dysentery or delousing for women.

74. Safety Knowledge

A. Individual Tests.
(i) Know the origin of safety, its real
meaning vis. safety for more and
better adventure.
(ii) Walking the rule of the road.
Walking on the pavement.
(iii) Basic rule of crossing at street
intersections, pedestrians crossing
in accordance with traffic control and light control
signals.
(iv) Public Service vehicle, mounting and dismounting from
buses, trams, cars and railway carriages.
(v) A passenger’s duty towards the drivers of the vehicles-
non-interference with driver’s vision viz- side and rear,
hand signals, non interference with controls and closing
doors, disembarking on the side of the road.

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 Sea Fisherman
B. Group Test
Know
(vi) Schools Safety Patrol : The function of which is to direct
the pupils to and from schools across recognised street
crossing.
(vii) The Traffic Game : The function of which is to teach
under dramatised conditions correct behaviour of all
classes of road-users.
(viii) Home Safety : Prevention of falls, fire burns and
scalds, poisoning of cuts and scratches, electric shock,
home inspections for dangers and radio installations
cautions.
(ix) Industrial Safety : Safe use of tools, machinery, clothing
and house-keeping.
(x) Miscellaneous Safety : Safety with fire, arms, flying
kites, lightning, rescuing a burning person, calling the
Fire Brigade.

75. Sales Women :

(i) Analyse an article of merchandise
from each of five retail stores and
make a report of what happens
to each article of merchandise
investigated, from the time it leaves
the manufacturer until it reaches
the consumer.
(ii) Explain the value of a saleswoman between the
manufacturer and the jobber; between the jobber and the
retailer; or between the manufacturer and the retailer.
(iii) Sell definite quantity of merchandise, the total value of
which is in excess of Rs. 150/- and give her actual selling
experience, telling the methods she used to influence
people to buy her merchandise and how she overcame
selling resistances.
(iv) Sell at a profit something she has made or grown. Keep
the necessary record to enable her to fix the right selling
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 (v) Obtain and hold for three months, a sales woman’s
job during hours after school. Saturday afternoons, or
during vacation. Describe what is necessary to sell the
things she handles.
(vi) Visit in uniform a business concern and learn how their
product is sold. Describe the selling process. Talk with
her an outline of at least two questions prepared in
advance.
(vii) Name five fundamental requirements for success.
(viii) Go to some successful sales man/woman in her locality
and find out what he/she thinks of selling as a life work.
Write out in 500 words/more her conclusion of what the
salesman/woman tells her of salesmanship as career.
(ix) Explain :
(a) Why truthfulness about an article is one of the
outstanding requirements of all good sales.
(b) What is the every salesman sells to his
employer.
(c) How does courtesy to prospective customer aid
the sale.

76. Sanitation Promoter :

Make a survey in a given locality and help people in the following
ways :
(i) (a) Using clean water for drinking.
(b) demonstrate the process of
filtering, boiling and storing water.
(c) Demonstrate the use of charcoal
water filter.
(ii) Protecting grains from rates and
other rodents.
(iii) Protecting cooked food from flies, mosquitoes, dirt etc.
(iv) Showing the correct ways of disposing the waste and
use of compost pit.
(v) Educating people about the dangers of defecating in the
open.

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 (vi) Erecting inexpensive and effective latrines.
(vii) Convincing women on the use of smokeless Chulhas.
(viii) Enthusing people belonging to at least 25 houses to use
health salts with the help of hand bills/posters prepared
by herself.

77. Scholar :
Present evidence from her Principal of
Headmistress that.
(i) She had been regular in her
attendance for the year (at
least 80 p.c. of the total).
(ii) The general behaviour has
been above the average.
(iii) She has consistently shown a spirit of helpfulness
and loyalty to the school or college.
Total marks in all subjects in the preceding three
terminal examinations.
Note : The badge must be surrendered if at any time she falls below
the above standards.

78. Secretary :
(i) Show a general knowledge of
administration of the Bharat Scouts
and Guides at group and district
levels: know the terms of reference
of Court of Honour and Patrol-in-
Council.
(ii) In the presence of the examiner,
either (a) write in a good, legible
hand 250 words of cross of (b) type 100 words with
not more than 5 mistakes and show how to clean the
machine and replace the ribbon.
(iii) Show an understanding of committee procedures
including ability to prepare an agends and take
minutes.
(iv) Have a general knowledge of the financial structure of
a Guide Company, prepare simple receipt and Payment

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 account for a Company of Patrol: know how a personal
Bank Account is operated.
(v) Write a letter on subject chosen by the Examiner: draft
wording for an invitation card addressed to members
or the public in connection with a Group, Company or
Patrol event.
(vi) Prepare a press release on the subject of a group event
or write and article for Guide magazine reporting a
Company, Group or District event.
(vii) Carry out the duties of Secretary of your Patrol, Court
of Honour or some other committee, not necessarily
concerned with Guiding for a period of three months to
the satisfaction of the Guide Captain or the Chairman of
the committee concerned.

79. Self Defence :

Chose Karate or Judo

A. Karate :
A systematic sequential training
in Karate under a qualified expert
leading upto Karate Defence
against grabbing attacks will be the
requirement.
Be able to demonstrate correctly
any 2 of the following groups to the
examiner.

Group-A
Warm up exercises, Karate Stances, punching & striking
techniques, Breathing techniques, any 4 Karate forms.
Defence against grabbing attack.

Group-B
Warm up exercise, Karate Stances, Defensive blocking
Techniques, Breathing techniques, Any 4 Karate forms.
Defence against grabbing attacks.

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 B Judo
Attend a course of instruction by a qualified coach.
(i) Be able to demonstrate and explain any two of
the following :
(a) Break falling to sides and rear and forward
rolling.
(b) Balance breaking.
(c) Fundamental postures, tsugiashi and
taisbaki.
(d) A hip throw.
(e) O-soto-gari.
(f) Kesagatame.
(ii) Have a knowledge of basic self defence
including:
(a) At least six points of attack on the body.
(b) Releases from wrist grips of front
strangles.

80. Sick Nurse :

(A white cross on Red Base with white Border.)
(i) Answer questions on :
Preparation of sick room
and ventilation of heating.
(ii) Know how to prepare a bed
for a patient, change sheet
and prevent bed sores.
Know the use of room and
clinical thermo-meter, how
to take pulse and respiration. How to wash and
dress a patient.
(iii) Answer questions on : Germs of disease, their
growth and prevention.
(iv) Know the symptoms of malaria, plague, dhobie’s
itch, measles, enteric fever, cholera, whooing
cough, mumps and influenza and the symptoms
and early treatment of consumption (tuberculosis
of Lungs).

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 (v) Show knowledge of the administration of
medicines and the external application of
remedies, treatment with heat and cold, including
poultice and fermentation.
(vi) Answer questions on feeding in sickness and
convalescence. Make two dishes.
(vii) Know the signs and symptoms of illness that
would lead you to send for doctor.
(viii) Show proficiency in roller bandaging: finger,
hand, foot and leg.
81. Signaller :
(i) Send and receive by flag in
Semaphore at the rate of 7 words
(35 letters) a minute or in Morse @
5 words (25 letters) a minute.
(ii) Send and receive at the rate of
6 words (30 letters) a minute on
buzzer or sounder.
(iii) Send and receive at the rate of 5
words (25letters) a minute by lamp or disc.
Note : 90 percent accuracy must be obtained in all the above tests.
(iv) Demonstrate a recognised procedure when sending and
receiving a message.
(v) Have a good knowledge of various signs and signals
given in “Scouting for Boys”.
(vi) Improve at least two methods of sending a message
either in Morse or Semaphore at least 1 Km. at the rate
of 4 words (20 letters) per minute.
Note : Outdoor sending and receiving stations to be a minimum of
150 meters apart. Buzzer stations to be in separate rooms.
82. Singer :
Be able to sing from memory one
folk song, one marching song, one
action song, one prayer song, one
light classical song and one of her
own choice. N. B. : Credit should be
given for correct style.

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 83. Soil Conservation.
(i) Understand the changes which
happen on the surface of the earth
(e.g.) Erosion, Transpor-tation and
Deposition and know the reasons.
(ii) Have general knowledge of
the problems of soil erosion, its
danger, kinds causes and methods
of preventing these.
(iii) Study the problem of soil erosion and prepare a log
giving information about the various programmes being
carried out in the country regarding so it conservation,
afforestation and removal of water scarcity. Prepare
a log based on her own observation and experience
regarding local problems of soil conservation. At least
a period of 3 months should have been spent on this
study.
(iv) Understand the importance of methods used for soil
conservation such as merbandi (tree plantation) or
afforestation and filling up the gully (Khal Patanal)
etc. and must have given service in any of the
projects atleast 40 hrs. produce a record of the service
rendered.
(v) With the help of her patrol, plant atleast 10 kuchas of
manoj and look after these for 3 months.
(vi) Have general knowledge of the organisation, work and
experiments of Soil Conservation Board of her area.

84. Solar Energy Awareness :

(i) Understand how and how much
energy from the sun reaches us
at various places and times, and
what happens to it. Understand
motion of the sun, make the use of
instruments to observe/locate
Sun’s position-Angular measurement from the horizon
and from the true north. Use of household Indian
Almanance (Panchang). Make and use a Sundial.

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 (ii) Know different ways of collecting storing and using
Solar energy for getting heat and electricity. Flat
Plate and concentrating collectors-use of glass covers,
reflectors and lances including fresnel lances. Make
working models of atleast two devices-Solar Cookers,
Dryers, still (to make distilled water), Oven, Water
Heater, Photovoltaic-say battery charger, Lanterns,
Pump, T.V. power supply etc. for personal/family use.
(iii) (a) See and be able to explain working of at least three
Solar energy installations of different types.
(b) Know how to use Solar Cooker/Water Heater, what
can be done and how, with it.
(iv) Know advantages. disadvantages of using Solar Energy.
Government and other Organisations who assist/test/
manufacture.

85. Star Gazer :

(i)
Keep a log or note book over a
period of three months giving
observations of stars, moon, planets
(If any) visible from a window,
garden or street near her own
home.
Note : There should be at least one entry per
week made regularly at approximately the
same time in the evening.
(ii) Demonstrate with diagrams or models (preferably
models) the relative position and size of sun, moon,
earth and other planets, show their movements.
(iii) Point out in the sky.
(a) At least four constellations visible all the year
round.
(b) At least Four constellations not visible all the
year round.
(c) At least Four first magnitude stars know to which
constellation they belong and at what time of the
year they are visible.
(iv) Obtain a compass direction from the stars.

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 86. Swimmer
(i) Swim 45.70 meters using breast
stroke.
(ii) Swim 22.85 meters using over arm
side stroke, trudge on crawl or back
crawl.
(iii) Swim 22.85 meters on the back
without using arms.
(iv) Be able to swim 22.85 meters in 30 seconds using any
stroke. (this can be examined under headings 1 & 2).
(v) Swim 22.85 meters fully clothed.
(vi) Pick up a brick from the bottom of the bath at a depth of
not less than 2 meters.
(vii) Be able to dive.
(viii) Float motionless for 20 seconds, not necessarily
horizontally.
(ix) Be able to explain the following : how to avoid and what
to do in case of muscle cramps, safety precautions in
selecting unknown swimming and bathing places and
diving point, the buddy system for bathing or swimming
in large numbers.
(x) Be able to satisfy the examiner that she is capable of
instructing a non-swimmer in the basic principles of
swimming.

87. Tailor :
(i) Must show a knowledge of cutting
out simple garments in cotton and
woollen materials from patterns
given at examination.
(ii) Must make entirely by herself and
bring to examination.
(a) A blouse or baby’s frock,
sleeves to be inserted.
(b) A pair of knickers or a patticoat.
N.B. : One of these may be made by machine if desired.

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 (iii) At the examination show, how to make button holes,
set gathers in a bend or bind an edge, patch in cotton
material, patterned print flannel or woven material.
How to darn and demonstrate at lest two of these.

88. Tracker :
(i) Recognise and explain two different
characteristics in each of three
different human foot prints, safe
foot or shoes, and recognise and
explain two different characteristics
in each of three different types of
simple human tracks.
(ii) Solve with reasonable accuracy two
tracking stories in sand, snow or other suitable natural
material.
(iii) Make six plaster casts of the tracks of birds, animals,
car or cycle. All casts to be taken unaided and correctly
labelled with date and place of making atleast two to be
of wild birds or animals.
(iv) Lay a trail of atleast one kilo metre in length containing
at least four different kinds of signs made of natural
material. At least 40 signs to be used and the route to
be over ground with which the Guide is unfamiliar,
Roads may be crossed but not followed. The trail to be
followed by Guides of Dwitiya Sopan Standard.

89. Thrift :
(i) For one year a Guide must make
regular weekly or monthly
payments into a Post Office.
savings Bank or approved
Co-operative or other Banks.
The amount paid should be in
proportion of the pocket money to
Guide but the amounts saved during the year should in
no case be less than Rs. 50/- the badge cannot be held
more than one year unless she adds at lest a quarter of
the original sum to her account each year.

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 The principle is that the money should be, genuinely
saved by the guide of her earning or pocket money.
(ii) The Captain should obtains evidence from her parents,
guardians or teachers that the guide has taken care of her
clothing and footwear, kept them clean and mended, has
not used safety pins for other makeshift for button and
that she has respected company and school property.

90. Toymaker :
Do any two to the following and make
one toy of your own choice (each toy
should be made of a salable standard).
(i) Cut out, stuff, and model two
different animals out of wool
and one rag doll (the face to be
painted).
(ii) Make an engine and any vehicle for a child to pull along,
from bits of wood, cork etc.
(iii) Make wool ball on card frame and a bird or beast with
scraps of coloured crewel, suitable for a tiny baby.
(iv) Dress a doll with clothes designed on the patterns which
can be reminded of a baby’s or a toddler’s dress. (The
doll may be the rag doll made in section (1).
(v) Make a room of doll’s house from a box and completely
paint, affix wall paper and furnish from oddments and
scraps.
(vi) Make an illustrated scrap book with one page of
illustrations or story (either fairy, nature or heroic
written by herself).
(vii) Make a working model of a bag staff, or fly a kite made
by herself.

91. Weaver :
Have woven 4.5 meters of cloth 68.5 cm
in width out of the span thread No. 12
count.

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 92. Writer :
(i) Write one of the following:
(a) A short story.
(b) A verse of eight or more
lines.
(c) A dramatic sketch.
(ii) Write an essay on any subject
chosen by the examiner. The essay
should express the Guide’s own personal thought or
experience.
OR
Write a letter to a friend telling an interesting piece of
news (which may be imaginary).

93. World Conservation :

(i) Make a sketch illustrating the
complete water cycle using and
describing the following terms:
(a) Precipitation.
(b) Run Off.
(c) Ground Water.
(d) Evaporation.
(e) Transpiration.
(ii) Show that she is familiar with the main causes of
following types of pollution and how they can be
controlled :
(a) Water.
(b) Air (including noise).
(c) Soil.
(d) Waste.
(iii) Make a list of “what to do” and “what not to do” in
order not to damage but improve nature when hiking
and camping.
(iv) Make a list including if possible pictures of plants
and animals in the country which are in danger of
extinction.

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 (v) Show that she is familiar with the reason why so many
animal species are threatened and what can be done to
help these animals to service.
(vi) Carry out one of the following experiments :
(a) Demonstrate how soil may be lost or ruined
through erosion and how grass and other plants
help to protect it.
(b) Demonstrate how soil is formed.
(c) demonstrate how plants produce oxygen.
(d) Plant two bean seeds in a flower pot of top soil
and two beans in a flower pot of sub soil. Tend
for a month and Report.
(i) On different in rate of growth in the two
pots.
(ii) The appearance of plants on any difference
noted.
(e) Collect muddy water in a glass jar from a suitable
stream and allow it to stand for at least six hours.
Observe the amount of soil which settles at the
bottom. State where she thinks the soil originated
from and why she thinks.
(f) Keep a daily record or the weather of her
neighbourhood for a month including rainfall,
sunshine, the fog (or smog), temperature, wind
speed, direction and humidity.
(vii) Do one of the following :
(a) Plan and carry out together with her patrol or
company an anti-litter campaign in a public park
or garden or school premises or any other public
places for six hours utilizing one hour at a time.
(b) Take part in a conservation project for a period
of atleast one day.
(c) Make a nature trail for her patrol or company.
(d) Make put out and maintain a forage rack for
animals.
(e) Make a pond for birds (and for beauty).
(f) Make and build an aquarium.

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 (g) Build up a collection of plaster casts of at least six
birds or animals tracks.

Note :
(i) The badge will be accompanied with a special
certificate.
(ii) The badge will be worn on the left sleeve below the
Rajya Puraskar/Rashtrapati Guide badge.

94. World Friendship :

(i) Have an elementary knowledge of
the geopraphy history and people
of at lest two countries other than
her own.
(ii) Have corresponded regularly for
not less than one year at least six
letters with a Guide of some other
country, either individually or as a part of a Patrol, or
Company “Linking”.
(iii) Have some knowledge of the organization and activities
of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
(iv) Have done at least two of the following :
(a) Have kept an album or scrap book for a least
one year giving illustrated information on Guide
activities, culture, sports, home life and national
affairs if another country.
(b) Know the purpose and organisation of United
Nations, the functions of its principle, subsidiary
agencies and be able to explain these in simple
terms.
(c) Have taken part in some practical activities of
an International Character such as the collection
and distribution of relief supplies, the reception
and settlement of new immigrants or assisted in
some project of non-partisan organisation for the
promotion of the World Sisterhood.
(d) Camp or hike for at least seven days with a Guide
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 their country) and produce a log book covering
this event to include your impressions and
knowledge gained from the visiting guides and
their country or countries.
(e) Entertain in your home for not less than two
days a Guide or Guides from overseas.

95. Yoga :
Note : This should be learnt and practised under
the guidance of qualified yoga teacher.
(i) Have a general knowledge about
Yogasana as an indigenous system
of exercise for the general health of
a person both in body and mind.
(ii) Should have practised yogasana
regularly for atleast six months and show evidence of
it.
(iii) Should be able to demonstrate correctly to the satisfaction
of the examiner asanas as indicated below.
(a) Compulsory
(i) Padmasana (iii) Trikonasana
(ii) Utkatasana (iv) Vajrasana
(b) Optional : any 3 from each group.
(i) Gomukhasana (i) Supta Vajrasna
(ii) Pacchimottanasana (ii) Halasana
(iii) Naukasana (iii) Matsyasana
(iv) Chakrasana (iv) Bhujangasana
(v) Shavasana (v) Dhanurasana
(vi) Ushtrasana (vi) Mayurasana
96. Beautician :
1. Have knowledge about the job
responsibilities of a beautician.
2. Visit a nearby beauty parlour
and gather information about the
spa treatments such as massages,
facials etc.

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 3. Have knowledge about products such as moisturisers
to sooth dry skin, shampoos for different types of hair
and soaps for different types of skin.
4. Be able to dress up a Guide/Bulbul for a cultural event.

97. Event manager:

1. Know about the process involved
in organising an event.
2. Organise at least two events with in
your Patrol/Unit, assist the event
and submit a report.
3. Assist in your District/State level
Rally for not less than two days.
4. Form your own team and organise a sports/cultural
event in your locality and submit a report.

98. Computer Skill :

1. Know the origin and history of
computers.
2. Have a knowledge about MS
office- MS Word, Ms Excel, MS
PowerPoint.
3. Create your own presentation
about your Patrol/Unit/District
and submit a report to your Court of Honour.
4. Have a detailed knowledge about internet.
5. Know about at least 10 websites and its uses and submit
a report.

Ranger Proficiency Badges :

Holder of Proficiency badges should always keep her
knowledge upto date. If not found so by any appropriate
authority the badge can be withdrawn.
Ranger Proficiency Badges, unless otherwise stated, are
worn on sash of the uniform.

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 (1) Blood Donor :
(i) Know functions, composition and
volume of blood in human body
and have knowledge of blood
groups.
(ii) Know the suitability of persons to
donate blood.
(iii) Donate your blood.
(iv) Educate atleast 25 people harmlessness in donating
blood.
(v) Enlist atleast 5 donors and help them donate blood.
(vi) Help the local doctors in their efforts to collect blood.
(vii) Prepare posters for appeal to donate blood and exhibit
them in key places.

2. Civil Defence :
(i) Know the details of Civil Defence
Organisation Service existing in
her mohalla or area and within a
radius of one kilometre around the
residence, the school or the place of
work, for instance the
name of the Warden, the location of
the Warden’s post, the first aid posts, the dispensaries,
hospitals and other A.R.P. Services available in the
area.
(ii) Know how to fill in the Report form correctly in respect
of emergencies and send the written report to the
Warden concerned.
(iii) Know the First aid treatment and the methods of rescue
in case of casualties that are likely to happen in air raids
and such other emergencies.
(iv) Know the methods of fire fighting.
(v) Produce a certificate as having registered he service with
the Civil Defence Organisation of the Mohalla or area
and as having received training in one of the following
Defence Services.

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 (a) Fire-fighting Squad.
(b) First-Aid Party.
(c) Fescue Party.
(d) Messenger services and
(f) Telecommunication.
(vi) Qualify of the Pathfinder Badge as for Guides.
(vii) Qualify for anyone of the following badges as for
Guides.
(a) Ambulance.
(b) Health.
(c) Fireman

Note : Badge mentioned in 6 and 7 above are not to be worn

by Rangers.

3. Community Worker :
(i) Know the process of Community
Development.
(ii) Convince atleast twelve young
villagers and start a Ranger team.
(iii) Become a liaison between
Community and other resources of
Development i.e. Bank. Hospital.
Specialists etc.
(iv) Help people plan for solving atleast two of their basic
needs e.g. Clean Water, School Building. Vegetable
Market place and so on.
(v) Organise an immunization camp in the village/
mohalla/slum.
(vi) Promote and participate in a sustained Community
Development Programme.
(vii) Serve as a reserve force of her team actively assisting
units as Instructor, Examiner, Camp Adviser etc.

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 4. Climber :
(i) Have completed the age of 18
years.
(ii) Have knowledge of mountainour
area covering atleast 4 kms. radius
and show that she is personally
acquainted with the principal
routes to the summit or peaks
and points of interest in that area
and know the nearest telephone and doctor in case of
emergency.
(iii) Draw an intelligible sketch showing such information;
and identify peaks from a distance by their appearance.
(iv) Find her way to a given point in a mountainous area,
using a compass and one inch Survey Map of India (or
its local equivalent) and display climbing ability.
(v) Know the local weather conditions, and what to do in
emergencies, such as being overtaken by darkness,
snow storm and mountain sickness or mist. Know the
dangers of landslides.
(vi) Know the first aid treatment for fractures, dislocations,
bruises, concussion, shock and Oedma of lungs; know
the methods of transportation of the patient.
(vii) Have hiked in a mountainous area at the height of at
least 1200 meters for a week out of which at least three
nights must be consecutive using minimum hiking
equipments.
(viii) Have attended a recognised Basic Mountaineering
course.
5. Heritage :
Ranger : Prepare a Log Book of knowledge
and information on :
(i) Physical Environment of India
(famous hills, rivers etc.) Common
trees, Common plants and their
uses, Common birds, Rare flora
and fauna of the region.

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 Seasons and festivals, meaning and significance. Their
family and festivals, traditions. Related festivals,
seasons, songs in local languages and poems.
(ii) Have a basic knowledge of Indian Art, Cultural and
Heritage.
(iii) Arts of India and the World. Famous Architectural
style and sculptures Places of Worship, Music, Dances,
Theatre forms, Literature and famous writers and
poets.
(iv) Practical work (Optional-any four).
(a) Educate 5 people in her locality on Indian art,
culture, religion and social development and it’s
impact on foreign countries.
(b) Know about the Govt. Departments and other
Non-Govt. Agencies, which are working to
maintain and restore art, archaeological ruins
monuments and prepare a brief report on the
same.
(c) Organize at least one competition/exhibitions/
quiz programme on topics relating to cultural
heritage.
(d) Identify major areas inhabited by wild animals
in the country & prepare a write up.
(e) Adopt any archaeological site or monument
and look after it for a period of two months
to contribute to keep its upkeep, and submit a
report.
(f) Learn & serve as guide to the monuments for
local school and community and take atleast one
group to any such place.

6. Literacy :
Requirements are same as for a Guide.
Refer Guide Section.

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 7. Population Education :
(i) Educate people about :
(a) The rights of the child
(b) The adverse effects of
having more children.
(i) On Children.
(ii) On Mother.
(iii) On Family.
(iv) On Community.
(c) National Problems because of population
explosion.
(ii) Motivate five persons to accept Family Welfare
Programme.
(iii) Promote a family planning drive in a locality where
there is a need.
(iv) Arrange an exhibition with the posters published by
UNO on the subjects.

8. Rural Worker :
(i) Have detailed information of
village, such as the area, population,
occupation, products, wells and
other sources of water supply,
traditions, the number of children
of school age, the number of literate
persons.
(ii) Have a general knowledge of
village sanitation, (especially pertaining to preventable
diseases) administration and village panchayat.
(iii) Produce a record of continuous useful service (literacy,
adult education, sanitation and cleanliness, farming,
a labour work, prohibition, games etc.) to the village
extending over a period of atleast six months or have
worked in a recognised village labour camp for at least
a period of fifteen days.
(iv) Help get atleast 50 people checked for Leprosy.

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 (v) Help atleast 20 children to get immunized.
(vi) Teach “Oral Rehydration Therapy” for atleast 6
mothers.
(vii) Organise or help in a campaign on eye care/dental care
in your village/mohalla/slum.
(viii) Teach neighbours the management of diarrhoea and
dysentery or delousing for women.
9. Sanitation Promoter :
Make a survey in a given locality and
help people in the following ways :
(i) (a) Using clean water for
drinking.
(b) Demonstrate the process of
filtering, boiling and storing
water.
(c) Demonstrate the use of charcoal water filter.
(ii) Protecting grains from rats and other rodents.
(iii) Protecting cooked food from flies, mosquitoes, dirt etc.
(iv) Showing the correct ways of disposing the waste and
use of compost pit.
(v) Educating people about the dangers of defecating in the
open.
(vi) Erecting in expensive and effective latrines.
(vii) Convincing women on the use of Smokeless Chulhas.
(viii) Enthusing people belonging to at least 25 houses to use
health salts with the help of hand bills/posters prepared
by herself.
10. Soil Conservation :
(i) Understand the changes which
happen on the surface of the earth
e.g. Erosion. Transpor-tation and
Deposition and know its reasons.
(ii) Have general knowledge of the
problems of soil erosion, its danger,
kinds, causes and methods of
preventing these.

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 (iii) Study the problems of the erosion and prepare a log
giving information about the various programmes being
carried out in the country regarding soil conservation,
afforestation and removal of water scarcity. Prepare
a log based on her own observation and experience
regarding local problems of soil conservation. She
should have spent three months in study.
(iv) Understand the importance of methods used for soil
conservation and filling up the gully (Khai Patan) etc.
and must have given services in, any of these projects
for at least 24 hours. Produce a record of the service
rendered.
(v) With the help of her patrol/team plant atleast ten
kutchas of manoj and look after these for three months.
(vi) Have general knowledge of the organisation work and
expedients of the Soil Conservation Board of her area.
(vii) Must have rendered 40 hours of services for soil
conservation.
(viii) Should be able to understand the Theory of Balance
of Nature and be able to explain it by two examples
connected with animal life or vegetable life. Should know
the causes and remedial efforts for the Conservation of
flora and fauna and should have participated in any
scheme connected with it.

11. World Conservation :

(i) Explain the meaning of the
following terms : (a) Ecology (b)
Conservation (c) Balance of Nature
(d) Life Chain (e) Life Cycle (f)
Biosides (g) Recycling
(h) Photosynthesis (i) Organic and
inorganic material (j) Humus.
(ii) Make a drawing that shows how oxygen moves in a
cycle.
(iii) Give an example illustrating the ecological inter-
relationship-how man, animals, vegetation and other
sources are depending on each other.

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 (iv) Demonstrate knowledge of the effect of forest fires, of
water pollution and the activities of mankind in general
of wild life.
(v) Name few causes of flood and state some methods of
flood control.
(vi) Show that she knows major organisations and institutions
in the country concerned with conservation.
(vii) Know the location of major nature reserves in the
country and why they have been kept.
(viii) Show that she is familiar with main conservation laws
of the country.
(ix) Do two of the following :
(a) Take part in a project arranged by the World
Wild Life Fund or the International Union of
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) spending at least
24 hours, not exceeding eight hours at a time.
(b) Take the initiative to carry out one of the
following conservation projects herself.
(i) An anti-litter campaign.
(ii) Restoration and/or beautification of a
piece of land.
(iii) Must public opinion through information
campaign.
(iv) Mark posters.
(v) Arrange demonstration.
(vi) Make an exhibition.
(vii) Prepare hand outs.
(x) Do one of the following :
(a) Spend at least two periods, of four hours each
with forest Ranger or a conservation Officer
and make a report on her observation over the
period.
(b) Attend a camp of not less than three days
duration during which conservation and nature
study form a main part of the programme.

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 (xi) Complete a special conservation task developed and
decided by her examiner.
Note : The badge is accompanied by a certificate signed
by the State Chief Commissioner.
The badge is worn on the left sleeve below the Rashtrapati
Ranger Award.

12. World Friendship :

(i) Have a knowledge of the geography,
history and people of atleast three
countries other than her own.
(ii) Have correspond regularly for not
less than one year (at least nine
letters) with a Ranger of some other
country.
(iii) Have some knowledge of the organisation and activities
of the WAGGGS and prepare a log book on the
International aspect of Guiding.
(iv) Have done at least three of the following :
(a) Have kept an album or a scrap book for at
least one year giving illustrated information on
Ranger activities, sports, culture, national affairs
and home life of another country.
(b) Know the purpose and organisation of the
United Nations Organisation, the function of
its Principal, subsidiary agencies, main points
of the United Nation Charter, main Principles
of Declaration of Human Rights and be able to
explain these in simple terms.
(c) Have taken part in some practical activity, of
international character such as the collection
and distribution of relief supplies or assisted in
some project of nonpartisan organisation for the
promotion of the world Sisterhood.
(d) Entertain in her home for not less than, three
days a Ranger from Overseas.
(e) Write a short essay on some aspects of
contemporary World Affairs.

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 13. Pollution control :
1. Have knowledge about various
types of pollution and how to
control them.
2. Know about Government
Departments, NGOs and
International agencies working for
pollution control.
3. Prepare a poster or 20 slogans related to pollution
problems.
4. Organise a campaign to control pollution in your
locality.
5. Organise a quiz in school or in your locality and educate
children about pollution control.

14. Fashion Designing :

1. Have knowledge about the various
areas of fashion design.
2. Know about the terms related to
fashion design.
3. Draw at least 3 designs of kurta’s
and show it at the time of Testing
Camp.
4. List at least 5 Fashion design institutions.

15. HIV & AIDS :

1. Know about HIV and AIDS
2. Identify the agencies in your
State where awareness materials
(posters, leaflets etc., on AIDS
could be obtained).
3. Organise or participate in AIDS
awareness campaign.
4. Prepare a list of the organisations working for the
welfare of the HIV/AIDS affected people.
5. Visit any one of the organisation and have knowledge
about their services.

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 16. Disaster Preparedness :
1. Know what is disaster
preparedness.
2. Have knowledge about various
types of Natural and Man-made
disasters.
3. Know about Governmental and
Non-governmental organizations
working for disaster preparedness.
4. Participate in a Disaster Preparedness course (not less
than 5 days) conducted at District/State/Regional/
National level.
5. Know about the HAM services
6. Knowledge of storm and distress signals.

17. Hostess :
1. Have a knowledge about hosting
guests.
2. Know the various hosting
methodologies followed in at least
three countries.
3. Prepare a talk about your own
cultural way of greeting and
hosting the guest.
4. Attend at least two service camps at State/National
level for not less than 3 days and submit a report.

18. Information Technology :

1. Have a detailed knowledge about
Computers:
a. Origin and generations
b. Parts of a Computer
c. Input and output devices and its
working.
2. Be able to install operating system
and software’s in a computer.

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 3. Have practical knowledge of at least any one of the
following software’s:
a. Photoshop
b. Coral draw
c. MS office
4. Have detailed knowledge about internet and its
working.
5. Know about at least 20 websites and its uses.
6. Convince at least 5 persons to have their own mail ID
and help them to compose their own mail.

19. Journalism :
1. Know about various forms of
journalism.
2. Know about at least 5 Regional/
National/International
Newspapers or Magazines and
submit a report on it.
3. Maintain a log or scarp book of
paper cuttings of any subject of your choice such as
education, culture, sports, politics etc. for at least 3
months.
4. Have a knowledge to write your own blog post about
the event.
5. Assist in a rally to create a newspaper/Blog post about
it in District/State level and submit a report on it.

20. Ecologist :

21. Family Life Education :

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 D. Regional Interest Badge

objectives
1. To make girls aware of the A.P. Region to which they
belong.
2. To understand and appreciate the geographical vastness
of this region of land masses, archipelagos, islands and
seas, where more than half of the World population
resides.
3. To understand the diversity in race, religion, history
and culture which exists in the A.P. Region.
4.
To promote Friendship and Cooperation through
understanding and joint activities.
Types of Badge : Cloth Badge with the Asia Pacific Logo and
Wording.
Assessment : Assessor will be appointed by each National
Organization.
Junior/Guide Group

1. Knowledge of the Region.

(a) Have a knowledge of the content of the Asia-Pacific
Leaflet, including the logo and what it stands for.
(b) Be able to convey this knowledge to other members of
your Company/Troop by means of interesting visual
aids. i.e. miniature National flags, badges, etc. or
member organization.
(c) Be able to point out on map, the member countries of
our Region.

2. Learning and Sharing

(a) Learn the following through contacting visitors from
member countries, or persons from such countries
residing in your own.
(i) Forms of greeting and short phrase in different
languages.
(ii) Recipes which could be prepared.
(iii) Songs and Games.

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 (b) Skills : Choose two of the following :
(i) Dress dolls in the uniforms of 3 member countries,
or make these in the form of paper “stand ups”.
(ii) In an interesting manner, display kits, scrap
books, collages, or friezes.
(iii) Make a stuffed toy of an animal or bird found in
our Region.
(iv) Be able to demonstrate floral arrangements
typical of some countries in the Region.

3. Service :
One at least six occasions work with a group of
handicapped children or visit a children’s home making
use of the material and skills you have learnt, in clauses
2 (a) and (b).

Senior/Ranger Group
1. Knowledge of the Region.
A. Have a knowledge of :
(i) The contents of the Asia-Pacific leaflet including
the logo and what it stands for.
(ii) Sangam and its purpose in our Region.
B. Be able to convey this knowledge in an interesting way
to other members of your company/troop.

2. Learning and Sharing

(a) Through contacting visitors from member countries or
persons form such countries residing in your own, find
out the following.
(i) Forms of greeting and short phrases in different
languages.
(ii) Customs and festivals observed in member
countries.
(b) Make a display kit or scrap book on Girl Guiding/Girl
Scouting in one of our member countries. This could
include some of the following:
Youth Activities.

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 Types of Government. Culture and Traditions.
Economic Activities.
Climate conditions.
Flora and Fauna.
Travel Brochures etc.
(c) Do two of the following :
(i) Compile a recipe book of regional dishes and
demonstrate one or two of them.
(ii) Collect news paper clippings of two countries in
the Region pertaining to either the general affairs
or topical events of these countries.
(iii) Learn a handicraft of another member country.
Use the materials and skills complied and learnt in clause 2a. b and c
to interest a group of senior Guides/Rangers/Young Adults in your
Country.
3. Services :
Do one of the following :
(i) Participate in a Community Development Project in any
member country.
(ii) Participate in a Community Development Twinning
Project in your own country.
(iii) Make a useful article for Sangam the World Centre in
our Region for fund raising purposes.
Promise A Commitment
The Promise that you have made is both a challenge and a commitment
for you. An old English songs goes like this:
‘Whenever you make a promise
Consider well its importance
And when made.
Engrave it upon your heart”
Let us know what is involves.
On my Honour : Honour in B.P’s word is “to be trusted”.
I Promise : There is no greater fraud than promise
unfulfilled. As you have voluntarily made, it is personal
commitment. You have a conscience please.

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 That I will do my best : You grow, your best grows.
There is no best that cannot get bettered. Doing is
putting the promise in action. Personal example please.
To do my duty to God : “God is not a sultan in the sky”.
There is nothing that he is not. You are indebted to him
for what all is given to you. Look at what you have and
what others do not have. Sharing your “Haves” with
other is serving God. You are unique in Gods creation.
You have a purpose in life which can be caught from
the religious faith your parents belong. Worshipping
God is not begging Him for under serving favours but
sacrificing what all you can willingly and cheerfully.
Your body is the greatest opportunity you are given.
A good tenant does not spoil his rented house as he
knows that the OWNER will not be happy but make
the best use of it. Your duty is to be ideal daughter of
the FATHER. Pray whenever you can but to praise Him
and thank Him. He knows what you do not have and
gives when you deserve. Serve to deserve.
And my country ; Country is not a big clod of earth.
It is the people who live in it their beliefs, aspirations,
culture, heritage, values...your duty to your country is
to understand them and uphold them. “Janam Bhoomi”
is Hamari” Think of your beloved Janani who gave you
birth, who fed, clad educated you and loved you above
all and sacrificed every thing to see you what you are.
Have you ever realised what your Janam Bhoomi gave
you? She gave you citizenship, you should be proud to
be an Indian. She gave you fertile lands, sweet water,
dense forests, priceless gems and hidden treasures. She
gave you the greatest spiritual leaders. She protects your
family embracing your home with sea and mountains.
As a grown up daughter, your duty is to love her but
dedicating yourself, to protect her by taking care of her
people and proses and to offer her everything you have
if there is a need to save her from perils. To do all that,
be a good citizen, contribute to the society respect the
law of the land and the national symbols. Above all you

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 cannot be weak and weaken the country but should be
strong and strengthen the family.
To help other people : The Purpose of the Movement is
to train you in preparedness for service to others. All the
skills you have in your unit work, first aid, swimming,
pioneering, mapping, etc, are all to equip you to use them
when others are in need. Your family, neighbourhood
and community look for you in hours of need. Serving
people is serving country and God. Expect nothing in
return when you serve. Sacrifice is the salt of service.
To Obey the Guide Laws : Guide laws are the gist of
all the religions of the World. It will be worth saying
that the laws are the collection of all the moral values of
one’s life. Scout/Guide laws are the only means which
take a Scout/Guide in right direction.

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 (i) Left Sleeve

54th S. S. S. G. R. Shoulder Badge

Ambulance Badge

RPB RPB
RPB- Rashtrapati
RASH
AWARD Proficiency Badge

member Rashtrapati Award

ship BADGE Badge

Only two compulsory Rash, Prof. Badges will be

worn on the left sleeve as mention in the book and
explained in the diagram No. (i)

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 (ii) Right Sleeve

54th S. S. S. G. R. Shoulder Badge

Ambulance Badge

WORLD
GUIDE
BADGE

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 (iii) Sash

Patrol Emblem

Proficiency Badges

Rajya Puraskar

Rajya Puraskar

Tritiya Sopan

Tritiya Sopan

Dwitiya Sopan

a) The Proficiency Badges will be worn on the sash as per the

diagram. The other Proficiency Badges earn by the Guide
will also be worn in the similar manner.

b) The Patrol emblem will be worn on the top of the sash.

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 (iv) Sash

Right Left
Portion Portion
of of
Sash Sash

Over laping

a) The right portion of the sash will overlap the

left portion towards the end of the sash.

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