Tamil Nadu’s Minister of School Education, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, recently met President Droupadi Murmu to brief her about the upcoming 75th Diamond Jubilee Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides. Titled the Kalaignar Karunanidhi Centenary Special Jamboree, this grand event will be held from January 28 to February 3 at Manapparai. Nearly 25,000 participants, including international students from 86 countries, are expected to attend.President Murmu is anticipated to participate in the celebrations, which will also feature David Baden-Powell, the 5th Baron of Gilwell and a descendant of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouts movement.
Minister Poyyamozhi expressed excitement about hosting the event in Tamil Nadu, crediting Chief Minister MK Stalin for providing the necessary permissions and funds. Speaking to the media, he said, “We are happy and proud to host this prestigious event. On January 22, our department will meet the President to confirm her participation.”
To accommodate the large number of attendees, over 2,000 tents have been set up for Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, scoutmasters, and officials. Additional arrangements include 2,000 bio-toilets and bathing showers.
The week-long jamboree will feature diverse activities such as pioneering projects, adventure valley challenges, global village development, march past, folk dances, band performances, state day exhibitions, rock climbing, and parasailing.
The Jamboree Committee is headed by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi as the Patron-in-Chief, with Chief Minister MK Stalin as the Chief Patron and the Deputy Chief Minister as the Patron of the Jamboree Council.