The current Education Minister serves as the president of the State Scout and Guide Association: Dr. Anil Jain
Raipur. National President of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Anil Jain, commented on the Balod Jamboree controversy, stating that the current Education Minister is the president of the Scouts and Guides, and the state government has also issued an order regarding the appointment. He clarified that there is no rule for a five-year appointment, and there is no controversy surrounding the Balod Jamboree. He added that everyone has the right to go to court, and they are free to do so. He further said that organizing the National Rover-Ranger Jamboree in Balod is a matter of pride for Chhattisgarh state, and a historic day for all of them. He expressed confidence that the National Rover-Ranger Jamboree will be successfully organized.
First National Rover-Ranger Jamboree to be held in Balod
It is a matter of immense pride for Balod district that the ‘First National Rover-Ranger Jamboree’ is being organized on a grand scale from January 9 to 13, 2026, in Dudhli village near the district headquarters of Balod, under the aegis of Bharat Scouts and Guides, New Delhi. This event is being held for the first time in the country, and will see the participation of a total of 15,000 Rovers, Rangers, and Senior Scouts and Guides from India and abroad, including 4,252 from Chhattisgarh.
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Governor to inaugurate the Jamboree on January 9
The First National Rover-Ranger Jamboree will be inaugurated today by Governor Ramesh Deka as the chief guest. The program will be presided over by the National President of Bharat Scouts and Guides and former Rajya Sabha MP, Dr. Anil Jain. Many dignitaries will be present at the inauguration ceremony. The Minister of School Education of the state, Gajendra Yadav, Kanker Lok Sabha MP Bhojraj Nag, and Chief National Commissioner Dr. K.K. Khandelwal will be present as special guests. In addition, MLAs, senior officers of the state and district administration, national and state office bearers of Bharat Scouts and Guides, and local public representatives will also grace the occasion. Chief Minister to be Chief Guest at the Closing Ceremony on January 12th
Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the Jamboree on January 12, 2026. Along with him, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Dr. Raman Singh, Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, Finance Minister O.P. Chaudhary, and many other national and state-level dignitaries will be present on various days of the event.
A Unique Glimpse of Indian and Global Culture
During this five-day event, participants from Chhattisgarh, various states of India, and other countries will present colorful cultural programs. This Jamboree will offer a captivating glimpse of Chhattisgarhi and Indian culture, as well as global culture. The Jamboree will include a march past, closing ceremony, ethnic fashion show, adventure area, water sports, campfire, road campfire, state exhibition, tribal carnival, National Youth Day celebrations, mass tree plantation, disaster management, band competition, youth parliament, quiz competition, folk dances, and many other educational, cultural, and adventurous activities.
Robust Arrangements for Facilities, Security, and Health
The Bharat Scouts and Guides Jamboree Council and the district administration have ensured all necessary arrangements at the venue. Food items, medicines, and essential goods will be available at the Jamboree market. Arrangements include clean drinking water, toilets, bathrooms, sanitation facilities, a 30-bed temporary hospital, 24-hour medical facilities, fire services, police, traffic and security personnel, and a special deployment of the NDRF team. The First National Rover-Ranger Jamboree is a historic achievement for Balod district and the entire state of Chhattisgarh. This event will not only strengthen the district’s identity at the national level but will also foster a strong sense of leadership, service, and nation-building among the youth.
