Mangalore, Jan 29, 2012: Prizes were distributed among Scout and Guide achievers at the DC’s residence today at a special prize distribution ceremony organized by the Bharat Scouts and Guides of Karnataka, DK district.
DC Dr. N. S. Channppa Gowda, the honorary president of the DK District Association, presented the Thritiya Sopan Prashasthi to achieving scouts and guides, the Thritiya Charan to cubs, and Suvarnagari Padaka to bulbuls.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC spoke on the importance of co-existence and co-operation, stating that the future of the country is with today’s children.
K. Vasanth Rao, the district secretary, delivered the introductory address. Ramesh Shetty, the district commissioner of the scouts, delivered the welcome address. The MC was Irene D’Cunha, the district commissioner of the guides and S. N. Gopalakrishna, the district organizer.