Discipline, service key to shaping responsible citizens: Telangana Governor
Hyderabad, Oct 30 (TNT) : Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday called upon students to cultivate discipline, leadership qualities, patriotism and a spirit of selfless service to become responsible citizens.
The Governor laid the foundation stone for modernisation and development works at the Bharat Scouts and Guides Model High School in Domalguda, taken up with Rs 2.50 crore in CSR funds sanctioned by Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).
He also inaugurated beautification works at the State headquarters of Bharat Scouts and Guides, supported by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
Shukla said every child was entitled to quality education and a conducive learning environment.
Appreciating Singareni for extending CSR assistance, he asked the authorities to complete the works within the stipulated time while maintaining quality.
He also thanked Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka for facilitating the funds.
The Governor said the membership of Bharat Scouts and Guides in Telangana had increased from 17,184 in 2024-25 to 47,448 in 2025-26, with 1,494 units functioning across the State.
Training was being provided to another 6,000 government teachers, while efforts were under way to enrol around 1.30 lakh government school students in the movement during the current academic year.
He urged students to participate in activities relating to afforestation, water conservation, anti-drug awareness, road safety and public health.
He also asked officials to prepare the Scouts song in Telugu and Hindi and display it prominently in schools across the State and at Lok Bhavan.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said character-building and selfless service were essential for developing leadership qualities and called upon students to uphold ethical values, discipline and civic responsibility.
Minister for SC, ST, Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities and Transgender Welfare Adluri Lakshman Kumar called for extending Scouts and Guides activities to all SC and ST residential schools in the State to promote discipline and leadership among students.
Governor’s Special Chief Secretary and State Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides M Dana Kishore, Education Secretary Yogita Rana, Director of School Education and State Secretary of Bharat Scouts and Guides E Naveen Nicholas, Hyderabad District Collector Priyanka Ala and officials of SCCL and the organisation attended.
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