The highest award at the State level for Bharat Scouts & Guides. Earn this by demonstrating mastery in Tritiya Sopan, completing community service walks, proficiency badges, and a State Training Camp.
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Rajya Puraskar — Requirements Overview
Awarded by the Governor/Patron of the Association. Must fulfill ALL of the following:
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Prerequisite
Tritiya Sopan Badge
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Community Walks
5 Types
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Proficiency Badges
1 from each Group
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Training Camp
State Level
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Awarded By
Governor/Patron
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Certificate
State Association
Module 1 — Tritiya Sopan Badge (Prerequisite)
Goal: You must have already earned the Tritiya Sopan badge and be proficient in all its skills before applying for Rajya Puraskar.
Tritiya Sopan skills you must have mastered before applying
Note: The Tritiya Sopan badge must be completed before applying for Rajya Puraskar. Proficiency Badges are also evaluated by independent examiners, not just the badge issuing authority.
🧠 Quick Quiz — Module 1
Which badge is mandatory before applying for Rajya Puraskar?
Module 2 — Community Walks (5 Types)
Goal: Complete all 5 types of community walks to develop awareness, service mindset, and connection to society and environment.
All 5 community walks must be completed and documented in your logbook
Detailed Walk Descriptions
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📚 Literacy Walk
Visit schools, slums, or villages to teach basic reading, writing, or numeracy. Conduct awareness sessions on importance of education. Document: location, number of people helped, activities done.
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🏥 Community Walks
Visit hospitals, orphanages, old age homes, or rehabilitation centres. Perform service like cleaning, entertaining patients, helping elderly. Document your experience and reflection.
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⚖️ Legacy / Consul (Senior Citizens) Walk
Visit courts, legislative assemblies, museums, or heritage sites. Understand India's legal, historical, and cultural legacy. Alternatively — help senior citizens in your area (Sarvanishthan / Consul).
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🌿 Ecological Walk
Visit forests, nature reserves, water bodies, or participate in plantation drives. Study local flora/fauna, identify environmental issues, create an action plan. Plant trees and document impact.
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🌾 Rural Walk
Visit a village or rural area. Conduct surveys on sanitation, water, health, education. Perform service activities like cleanliness drives, awareness campaigns. Write a detailed report.
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🧘 Self Consciousness (Sarvanishthan)
Participate in meditation, yoga, or self-reflection activities. Understand the concept of service to God through service to humanity. This supports the Scout's spiritual development.
Logbook Tip: For each walk, create a separate page — include date, location, activity description, photos (if any), learnings, and your leader's signature. This is evaluated during the State Camp.
🧠 Quick Quiz — Module 2
How many community walks are required to qualify for Rajya Puraskar?
Module 3 — Proficiency Badges
Goal: Earn one badge from Group A AND one badge from Group B. These are awarded by independent examiners, not just patrol leaders.
One badge from each group = 2 total proficiency badges required
🏕️ Group A — Outdoor & Technical Badges
🏕️Camper Camping skills, site craft
🧭Naturalist Flora, fauna, ecology
📡Signaller Morse, Semaphore
⚡Electrician Basic circuits, safety
🛶Seaman Boat handling, water safety
🤸Dairyman Dairy farming basics
🏥 Group B — Health & Community Badges
🏥Public Health Community health awareness
🩺Health Man (vi) Personal & family health
🎗️Cancer Awareness (iii) Prevention & awareness
💪Healthy Man (vi) Fitness & wellness
🥗Nutrition Educator (v) Diet, nutrition, hygiene
🌾Farmer Agriculture basics
Important: Proficiency Badges are issued on the basis of certificates issued by independent examiners appointed by Local or District Badge Committees. Make sure you approach the right examiner!
🧠 Quick Quiz — Module 3
Who evaluates the Proficiency Badges?
Module 4 — State Training Camp
Goal: After completing all qualifying badges, attend the Rajya Puraskar Testing Camp organised by the State Association under the State Organizing Commissioner.
Journey to earning your Rajya Puraskar
What Happens at the State Training Camp?
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Skills Sharing SessionExperienced Scouts share knowledge of badges and certificates with newer Scouts. Peer learning is a key component.
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Practical AssessmentDemonstrate your proficiency in Tritiya Sopan skills — knots, first aid, map reading, signalling in real field conditions.
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Leadership EvaluationYour ability to lead a patrol, plan activities, and handle situations is assessed by Training Counselors.
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Community Service TaskA group service project is completed during the camp — planning, execution, and reflection all evaluated.
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Badge & Certificate VerificationAll your proficiency badge certificates are cross-verified by the Testing Camp officials.
After qualifying: Scout will be eligible for award of Rajya Puraskar Badge and Certificate, issued by the State Association. The Basic Chief Commissioner then grants the award at a suitable occasion.
🧠 Quick Quiz — Module 4
Where is the Rajya Puraskar camp held and under whose supervision?
Module 5 — Important Notes & Rules
Goal: Understand the official rules, processes, and responsibilities tied to the Rajya Puraskar award.
Official rules as per Bharat Scouts & Guides regulations
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Awarded by Governor/Patron
Rajya Puraskar is awarded by the Governor or Patron of the Association — this is the highest state-level recognition for a Scout.
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Independent Examiners for Proficiency Badges
Proficiency Badges are issued based on certificates from independent examiners — appointed by Training Counselors and confirmed by Local or District Badge Committees.
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State Training Camp is Mandatory
Scouts who have completed all qualifying Badges must attend the Rajya Puraskar Testing Camp organised by the State Association under the State Organizing Commissioner.
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Skills Knowledge Sharing at Camp
At the State Training Camp, the knowledge and skills of the Scouts will be shared. After qualifying, the Scout becomes eligible for the Rajya Puraskar Badge and Certificate.
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Badge is State Property
This award including the Badge shall be the property of the State Association and has to be surrendered on demand by appropriate authority. Take care of it!
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Basic Chief Commissioner Issues Award
The Basic Chief Commissioner who is the final authority grants Rajya Puraskar. He/she shall issue it from time to time at a suitable occasion ensuring patience of knowledge and skill of the Scout.
🧠 Quick Quiz — Module 5
Whose property is the Rajya Puraskar badge?
📓 Complete Logbook Instructions & Pro-Tips
Your logbook is the legal evidence of your hard work. If it's not in the book, the examiner won't count it. Follow these strict guidelines:
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Attach Original Certificates
Paste your Tritiya Sopan Certificate photocopy and the Original Proficiency Badge Cards issued by the independent examiner. Without these, your file is incomplete.
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COH & Scout Master Approval
Every project and walk must be approved by the Court of Honor (COH). Ensure you have the seal of your Unit and the signature of your Scout Master on every major activity report.
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Badge Grouping (A + B)
Clearly mention the syllabus of the badges you selected (e.g., Camper from Group A and Public Health from Group B). Write a 1-page report on how you qualified for each.
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Timeline
Log dates accurately
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Manual Entry
Handwritten is best
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Visuals
Drawings + Photos
🚀 Pro-Tips from the Top:
Don't just write, DRAW: If you don't have a photo of a knot or a tent layout, draw a neat sketch. Examiners love hand-drawn technical diagrams!
Photo Proof: Always paste photos where you are in Full Scout Uniform. It proves the work was done by YOU.
AI Content: You can use AI to structure your reports or get facts about heritage sites, but rewrite them in your own words to keep it authentic.
The Index is Key: Make a professional Index page. It shows you are an organized leader.