Silver Star Award

🏅 HONOUR & RECOGNITION Former Mayor of Mysuru, Discrict Chief Commissioner and Secretary of Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Sri Er.P. Vishwanath, was felicitated in March 2026 for being conferred the prestigious Silver Elephant Award (2025) by the Bharat Scouts and Guides. 🌟 Key Highlights Prestigious Award:The Silver Elephant Award is one of the highest honors in Scouting, recognizing outstanding and dedicated service to the movement. Continued Contribution:In addition to this honor,Sri Er. P. Vishwanath is also a recipient of the Silver Star Award, acknowledging his sustained contributions to Scouting and youth development. Event Recognition:The felicitation ceremony, held at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, highlighted his significant role in organizing the 17th National Jamboree (2016) of the Bharat Scouts and Guides. 🎯 Significance This recognition celebrates a lifetime of commitment to Scouting, leadership, and community service, inspiring future generations to contribute meaningfully to society through the values of the Scout and Guide movement.

⭐ SILVER STAR AWARD – Bharat Scouts & Guides The Silver Star Award is a prestigious national honour presented by the Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG), India, recognizing exceptional, distinguished, and continuous service to the Scouting movement—typically over 20+ years. It is regarded as the second-highest national award, conferred upon both warranted and non-warranted leaders for their outstanding contributions. 🎯 Key Highlights Prestige & Recognition:One of the highest honours in Scouting, awarded for long-term dedication and impactful service. Eligibility:Conferred on leaders who have demonstrated consistent commitment, leadership, and service excellence. Award Design:The award features a five-pointed star with the BSG emblem, suspended from a yellow ribbon, symbolizing honor and service. 📅 Notable Recognition (2016) Recipient:Mr. Tulshi Prasad Dhungel, Former State Training Commissioner (S), South Sikkim Award Ceremony:Presented on December 5, 2016, by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan 🌍 Context & Significance While the Silver Star Award recognizes leadership and service, the year 2016 was also significant in Scouting history, with the Rashtrapati Award (the highest honour for Scouts, Guides, Rovers, and Rangers) being presented to 195 recipients across India. 🌟 Significance The Silver Star Award symbolizes: Lifelong dedication to Scouting Exceptional leadership and mentorship Commitment to youth development and nation-building