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1. Badge system- General and Proficiency 2 8

2. Knowledge of cultural Heritage of our country 9 12

3. Hobbies-crafts and Vocational skills- ways and 13 15

means to progress

4. Knowledge of other Religions- Religious 16 18

Tolerance

5. Projects on helping children/ differently abled,

sick person

6. Rights and responsibilities of a citizen- Duty

and loyalty to the country

7. Service to the Community within the

movement - assistance extended by Rangers
in Bulbul Flock Holidays, Guide Camps, LA/ DA
Rallies
8. Have knowledge and skills upto Rajya Puraskar

9. Organisation- National Level & International

level in general

10. Have knowledge of Rashtrapati award

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Advance Course for Ranger Leader Self-Learning Module No. 1

Badge system- General and Proficiency

This module is designed to explore the concept of Ranger Proficiency Badge system.
This badge system is based on the Progressive stimulating programme, which is the
fourth method of the BSG. The success of entire system is depending on the Ranger
Leader of the Ranger Team so we should be very careful about the implementation of
schemes. Let’s see what we will actually achieve after this lesson.

Objective: -

At the end of the lesson the reader should be able to:

1) Explain the importance of introduction of Proficiency Badges

2) Narrate the Scheme of Proficiency badges

3) Categories the Different badges under progressive training method

Thought for Reflection

God helps them who help themselves, so remember, you are you.
You have your own life to live, and if you want to be successful if
you want to be happy, it is you who have to gain it for yourself.
Nobody else can do it for you.
- Baden-Powell

LESSON

Proficiency Badge -What and why?

PROFICIENCY BADGES are the special badges containing specific subject oriented
syllabus which helps a youth to inculcate his inner talent and develop the useful
hobbies and skills.

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On the path of the life this talent and skill which he will acquire to get these badges
help him to be established in future.

In some country it’s also known as MERIT badges.

According to BP
“Proficiency Badges are established with a view to developing in each lad the
taste for hobbies or handicrafts, one of which may ultimately give him a career and
not leave him hopeless and helpless -on going out into the world.”

“The object of the Badge System in Scouting is also to give the Unit Leader an
instrument by which he can stimulate keenness on the part of every and any boy to
take up hobbies that can be helpful in forming his character or developing his skill.”

“Our standard for Badge earning is not the attainment of a certain level of
quality of knowledge or skill, but the AMOUNT OF EFFORT THE RANGER HAS PUT
INTO ACQUIRING SUCH KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL.
At the same time, we do not recommend the other extreme, namely, that of
almost giving away the Badges on very slight knowledge of the subjects. It is a
matter where examiners should use their sense and discretion, keeping the main aim
in view.”

Category of Badges

The Proficiency badges has been categorized into five basic area of development i.e:

 Health
 Character
 Hobbies
 Service
 Conservation

Let us see how many badges are there under each category: -

SL CATEGORY NUMBER OF BADGES IN A

PARTICULAR CATEGORY

GENERAL CATEGORY

1 Health - Physical FOURTEEN Different Proficiency

Health badges

2 Character FOUR Different Proficiency

badges

3 Hobbies EIGHTEEN Different Proficiency

badges

4 Service NINE Different Proficiency

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 badges

5 Conservation FIVE Different Proficiency

badges

SPECIAL CATEGORY

6 SEA RANGER BADGES TWO Different Proficiency badges

7 AIR RANGER BADGES FIVE Different Proficiency badges

TOTAL 50 GENERAL PROFICIENCY BADGE

2 SEA RANGER PROFICIENCY BADGE

5 AIR RANGER PROFICIENCY BADGE

Position of particular badges under progressive badge scheme:

There are some specific Proficiency badges which are to be completed at the time of
Progressive Badge Award system, i.e.: at the time of Nipun, Rajya Puraskar or
Rastrapati Award.

Let see the outline of the Proficiency badge scheme under different progressive badge
system.

Sl NAME OF THE NUMBER OF NAME OF THE PROFICIENCY

BADGE & CORDs PROFICIENCY BADGE BADGES
TO BE COMPLETED

1 PRAVESH NIL NIL

Qualify any ONE of the Literacy, Population Education

2 NIPUN listed Proficiency Badge World Friendship, Sanitation
Promoter, Civil Defense

Qualify (Compulsory) Ambulance man Proficiency

3 RAJYA PURASKAR
Badge of RANGER Section

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 Qualify (Compulsory) Disaster Preparedness Badge

Qualify any ONE of the Rural Worker, Community

listed Proficiency Badge Worker, Ecologist of Ranger
Section

Qualify (Compulsory) Disaster Preparedness Badge

RASHTRAPATI
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RANGER AWARD Qualify any ONE of the Hostess, Fashion Designing,
listed Proficiency Badge Information Technology, AIDS
Awareness,Journalism

Efficiency Cord

Apart from the regular badge scheme a Ranger can achieve different Cords which
may be worn as decoration on the uniform, these are known as efficiency cords.

These Cords are made of chiffon threads specially designed and will be supplied by
N.H.Q.

Sl NAME OF THE NUMBER OF PROFICIENCY BADGE TO BE COMPLETED

CORDs

AFTER NIPUN

1 YELLOW CORD Qualify Any SEVEN Proficiency Badge after NIPUN

AFTER RAJYA PURASKAR

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2 PURPLE CORD Qualify Any TWELVE Proficiency Badge after NIPUN

AFTER RASTRAPATI RANGER AWARD

3 TRI COLOUR (Blue Qualify Any FIVE Proficiency Badge not earned earlier, after
Green Red) CORD Rastrapati Ranger Award

It will be worn under the right shoulder strap extending the cord to the top of right
pockets stitched horizontally just above the BSG stripe.

There are Three Cords which can be achieved only after the Nipun badge as per the
list below: -

List of Ranger Proficiency Badges

Let us see the list of the Proficiency badges. Please go through the APRO II for the
detailed syllabus of each badge.

Group 1 – Physical Health

i) Climber v) Self Defense ix) Boxer xiii)Pollution

Control

ii) Explorer vi) Sportsman x) Athlete xiv) Sanitation

Promoter

iii) Rambler vii) Yoga xi) Free Being

Instructor Me

iv) Rock viii) Gymnast

Climber xii) HIV/ AIDS

Group 2 - Character

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 i) Family Life ii) Heritage iii) Personality iv) Public
Educator Development Speaker

Group 3 – Hobby

i) Cell Phone vi) Journalist x) Modeling xv) Information

Mechanic Technology

ii) Computer vii) Motor xi) Fine Art xvi) Beautician

Operator Mechanic

iii) Desert Folk viii) xii) Hair xvii) Modelling

Photographer Dresser

iv) First Aider ix) Fashion xiii) Tailor xviii) Hostess

Designer

v) World x) Journalism xiv) Web Safety

Friensdship

Group - 4 Service

i) Blood Donor ii) Civil Defense iii) Community iv) Disaster

Worker Management

v) Rural Worker vi) Population vii) AIDS viii) Ambulance

Education Awareness
man

ix) Disaster
Preparedness

Group 5 - Conservation

i) Energy Conservation ii) Soil Conservation iii) Forester

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 iii) World Conservation v) Ecologist

(b) For Sea Ranger only

1. First knot 2. Second knot

(c) For Air Rangers only:

1. Air Host 2. Airman 3. Air Mechanic 4. Air Spotter

1. Aviator

Thought for Reflection

The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness in to the lives of
others.
- Baden-Powell

*****

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Advance Course for Ranger Leaders Self-Learning Module No. 2

Knowledge of cultural Heritage of our country

Cultural heritage is the legacy of physical science artefacts and intangible attributes
of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the
present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations. Cultural heritage includes
tangible culture (such as buildings, monuments, landscapes, books, works of art, and
artefacts), intangible culture (such as folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge)
and natural heritage (including culturally significant landscapes and biodiversity).
India has a rich cultural tradition. There is a harmonious blend of art, religion and
philosophy in the Indian culture. They are so beautifully interwoven in the fabric of
Indian way of life and thought that they are inseparable.
Objectives
At the end of this Module, you will be able to:
1. Understand the meaning of cultural heritage.
2. Know what forms part of culture.
3. understand the cultural heritage of India.

Thought for Reflection

The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness in to the lives of
others.
- Baden-Powell

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Indian culture is actually an outcome of continuous synthesis and has absorbed many
external influences in the course of long journey of history. The first stirring of
civilization occurred amongst the people of India some 4000 years before the birth of
Christ.

From those ancient times till recent past, we were exposed to unbroken sequence of
civilizations. It is only the dynamism and flexibility of Indian culture that enabled it to
survive these foreign invasions and retain its originality and traditional character even
after imbibing the best of these external influences.

The wisdom of our ancient epics like the Ramayan and the Mahabharata serves
as a beacon of light to the seekers of spiritual bliss. Indian art was influenced by the
religious beliefs and the philosophical trends of the times. The temples of the south,
the caves of Ajanta, Ellora and Khajuraho are living testimony to the artistic
excellence achieved by the Indian artists, sculptors and architects in those gone by
days. Foreign tourists experience a spiritual reawakening on visiting these temples.

Indian music is remarkable because of the continuity in its growth. Long before the
Christian era, it had developed not only definite laws of theory and practice, but even
comprehensive theories of appreciation.

The dances of India, whether folk or classical, are an eloquent expression of an

ancient of an ancient civilisation, whose timeless wisdom continues to evoke the
passionate search of man for conscious identity with God. Folk and tribal dances of
India are of innumerable types.

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India has given birth to some of the greatest religions of the world namely Hinduism,
Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. These religions which originated in India are
collectively recognised as Indian religions.

Attires and dressings depend upon the climatic condition of a place and the cultural
beliefs on the land. India lies mostly in tropical climate zone and so the traditional
outfits also reflect the dressing well suited to the climatic conditions.

Architecture in India is the result of both self-expression as well as imbibing of

elements from other cultures. Historical developments have the direct impact over
the architectural style in India.

Since independence, Indians themselves have become increasingly keen to promote

their sense of national identity and cultural unity and in consequence there has been
a revival of interest in indigenous folk arts, especially in the realm of music and
dance.

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Now, it is up to our educational institutions to ensure that the younger generation
imbibes the right values and tries to uphold the torch of spiritual and cultural
renaissance for the rest of the world to see and emulate and not get carried away by
the materialistic ideology of the West, where man has achieved astounding success in
unravelling the mysteries of nature but feels alienated and rootless in his own
community and society.

Our government’s efforts to promote a revival of interest in our folk arts, music and
dance have met with tremendous public response.

Every Ranger should have knowledge of Cultural Heritage of India.

Thought for Reflection

Service is giving up your own pleasure or convenience to others
who need it.
- Lady Baden-Powell

*****

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Advance Course for Ranger Leaders Self-Learning Module No. 3

Hobbies-crafts and Vocational skills- ways and means to progress

Hobby: A hobby is an activity, interest, enthusiasm, or pastime that is undertaken

for pleasure or relaxation, done during one’s own time. A craft or trade is a pastime
or a profession that requires particular skills and knowledge of skilled work.
Handicraft is the “traditional” main sector of the crafts; it is a type of work where
useful and decorative devices are made completely by hand or by using only simple
tools. Usually, the term is applied to traditional means of making goods.
Objectives
At the end of this Module, you will be able to:

1. Understand what is a hobby.

2. Know what is handicraft.
3. Understand the vocational skills and their use.

Thought for Reflection

Guiding is not only fun, but it also requires a lot from you and I know I
can trust you to do everything you possibly can, to keep your Guide
Promise.

This Promise is a very difficult one to keep, but it is a most serious one
and no girl is a Guide unless she does her best to live up to her
Promise.
- Baden-Powell

Vocational education is education that prepares people to work on various jobs,

such as a trade, a craft, or as a technician. Vocational education is sometimes
referred to as a career education or technical education. It mainly focuses on
practical training in one specific area of interest.

There are some hobbies and craft like Drawing, knitting, candle making, sewing etc.

Handicrafts form an important part of Guide Training. The country needs the services
of every human being and human energy has to be channelized and put to right use
and should not be allowed to be wasted or frittered away. When the girl is taught
handicraft or business qualities, she must be shown how to apply those qualities to

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making a career and the flame of ambition must be kindled in her. So, every girl who
comes into the Guide fold should be equipped with a hope and a handicraft.

To create a taste for hobbies or handicrafts, one of which may ultimately give the girl
a career, several proficiency badges are included in the Guide training. The word
handicraft is sometimes used in a restricted sense as applying only to such things as
knitting, basket making, fretwork etc., but needs to be used in a wider area as
embracing such subjects as drawing, painting, models, photography, etc. Quite a
food number of handicraft badges are included in the APRO. For the girl, the
handicrafts are hobbies, they are small beginnings, these hobbies become more
specialized as vocational training as the girl progresses further.

Through handicrafts, the girl learns the use of fingers, manual dexterity, her power,
and takes pleasure in her own work. While the well to do or richer girls may consider
and retain them as hobbies only, the poorer may lead to a professional trait. Hobbies
put the girls’ leisure time to right use.

Hobbies and handicrafts are not likely to a make a career for girls without skilled help
and guidance and without having high moral values. The craftsman must have self –
discipline and keep humble, sober, efficient and willing. The girl must have energy,
ambition and skill resourcefulness and good health. Guide training must lead the girl
for making a career. The Ranger Leader can further help in making the ‘s career a
successful one. The Guider can develop the girls’ hobbies into handicrafts.

How to start instruction in hobbies?

The girl can be induced to take up handicraft work, very easily, in a Guide camp – for
example in hut building, bride building, camp gadgets, tent making, mat weaving,
camp loom, etc. The camp gadgets are contrivances made with the material available
on the spot but not, shop made articles. They are contrived to derive maximum
comfort in camp. After making a start, the girl will be keener to go in for such
hobbies as will bring her badges in return for proficiency, and money in return for
skilled work. Short intervals of spare time or leisure time can be put to right use in
the girl’s day-to-day life. Interior decoration of the house, removing curtain rods,
repairs to stoves, repairs to cycles, polishing the China and glassware, painting door,
etc., are also to be attempted.
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With apprentice possessing physical skills, girl can receive training in printing,
lithography, bookbinding, engraving, photography, telegraphy, wireless as also
carpenter, plumber, furniture maker, etc.

Without apprentice, gardener, farmer, the badge system with its training in character,
hobbies possibly is a vocation form and forms an integral part of the Guide method of
training. There are some local hobbies or crafts which are also called cottage
industries, which can be adopted by the company for its benefit – lace making, coir
making, carpet making, colouring, dyeing. The Company can lay down certain
traditions that the available local material (crude or raw) is put to right use. Some
Companies specialize in limited number of handicrafts and they are included in the
normal Company work. The handicrafts badges draw out the dull and backward girl
so that she may be encouraged to make an attempt to get to know about the things.
As pointed out already, handicrafts help to form character, encourage physical
development, manual dexterity, mental concentration and seriousness and inculcate
self-reliance and self-help. Above all gain the feeling of creating things and
enjoyment of the finished products.

To a great extent, the choice of a particular form of activity, to be taken up, must be
left to the girl’s interest. The COH will be able to help the girl what his choice is. In
some cases, the choice is dictated by circumstances such as clubroom decoration,
annual Guide exhibition and Guide fair etc. Handicrafts can be adopted as a patrol or
company activity. In special meetings for instruction in a particular subject, subject
teachers working in schools can help in this direction.

Thought for Reflection

I am alive that god, has placed us in this joyful world to be happy
and enjoy life.
- Lady Baden-Powell

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Advance Course for Ranger Leaders Self-Learning Module No. 4

Knowledge of other Religions- Religious Tolerance

India is one of the most diverse nations in terms of religion, it being the birth place of
four major world religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Even though
Hindus form close to 80% of the population, India also has region-specific religious
practices; for instance, Jammu & Kashmir has a Muslim majority, Punjab has a Sikh
majority, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram have Christian majorities and the Indian
Himalayan states such as Sikkim and Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh and the state of
Maharashtra and the Darjeeling district of West Bengal have large concentration of
Buddhist population.

Objectives
At the end of this Module, you will be able to:

1. Know about various types of religions

2. Understand what is religious tolerance
3. Understand the diversity of India.

Thought for Reflection

Books are the best friends a man can have. You choose those
that you like; you can rely on them at all times; they can help
you in your work, in your leisure, and in your sorrow. You have
them always around you at your beck and call in your home.
- Baden-Powell

The country has significant Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrian
population. Islam is the largest minority religion in India, and the Indian Muslims
form the third largest Muslim population in the world accounting for over 14% of the
nation’s population.

Every citizen of India has a right to practice and promote their religion peacefully.
However, there have been numerous incidents of religious intolerance that resulted in
riots and violence, notably, the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, 2002 Gujarat Anti-
Muslim riots and the 2008 Anti-Christian riots and the 2008 Anti-Christian riots.
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Some perpetrators of the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots in Delhi have not been brought to
justice despite widespread condemnation.

Religious toleration is people allowing other people to think or practice other religions
and beliefs. In a country with a state religion, toleration means that the government
allows other religions to be there. Many countries in past centuries allowed other
religions but only in privacy. This has become rare. Others allow public religion but
practice religious discrimination in other ways.

Freedom of religion in India is a fundamental right guaranteed by Article 25-28 of the

Constitution of India.

Modern India came into existence in 1947 and the Indian constitution’s preamble was
amended in 1976 to state that India is a secular state.

Understanding leads to acceptance. When we understand, we cannot hate.

Understanding allows us to stand in another person’s shoes and see from their point
of view. We don’t have to adopt all the other religions. Understanding allows us to be
respectful of another’s theology and methods of worship. Understanding all the
planet’s religions gives a feel for progressive, evolutionary, revelation and creates
unity and respect for all brother and sister souls here, as we see similar essences in
each. Understanding is the foundation of all relationships, and understanding at soul
level is about infinite evolution, as well as our brief classes on this planet. It is an
astonishing shift in consciousness to see self and others as souls, not bodies. Reading
about different religions allows an understanding of the evolution of humanity’s
attempts to understand the world around them. it also gives insight into early law,
ethics, culture, concepts of fairness, the ability of humans to cooperate in larger and
larger communities.

There are also a lot of similarities among religions no matter what the surrounding
mythology is

Religious tolerance is a necessity for individuals within a society to get along,

especially when a variety of cultures and people with different religious
beliefs live in one community or nation. When religious tolerance is practiced,
unity and consistency exist in a society that respects religious freedom.

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In a society that consists of a variety of cultures, differing religious beliefs are
inevitable. With so many neighbours practicing different beliefs, religious tolerance
becomes even more important as a means to respect others, even when their beliefs
differ from a person’s own.

Religious tolerance also teaches individuals to be more loving and trusting while
enacting the trait of love their neighbour and their enemy. Subscribing to the
philosophy or religious tolerance does not mean that all individuals must agree with
other religious views or accept another faith as their own. Religious tolerance involves
allowing others to practice their faith without interruption, harassment or
discrimination. Without religious tolerance, members of different religious faiths often
find themselves as the target for hatred, disrespect, discrimination and violence.

Therefore, all faith prayer meeting is organised in each and every camp.

Thought for Reflection

He who serves the poor is great in the eyes of God.
Service is the attitude, which differs from other people and a
distinct difference from animal kingdom. The satisfaction you
get after honest effort cannot be purchased for any sum.
- Baden-Powell

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Basic Course for Ranger Leaders Self-Learning Module No. 5

Projects on helping children/ differently abled, sick person

Objectives
At the end of this Module, you will be able to:
1.
.

Thought for Reflection

To get the most out of the Scout training, a boy should pass
progressively through the stages of Cub, Scout and Rover.
- Baden-Powell

Thought for Reflection

God helps them who help themselves, so remember, you are you.
You have your own life to live, and if you want to be successful if
you want to be happy, it is you who have to gain it for yourself.
Nobody else can do it for you.
- Baden-Powell

*****

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Advance Course for Ranger Leaders Self-Learning Module No. 6

Need of the community and Community Services Projects-

Service Campaign in the Locality

India is a Union of States. The constitution was submitted to constituent Assembly on

26th November, 1949 and on 26th January 1950. India became sovereign, socialist,
secular and Democratic Republic.

Objectives
At the end of this Module, you will be able to:
1. Know about our preamble.
2. Understand the rights of citizen.

3. Understand the duties of citizen.

Thought for Reflection

As you train yourself in character and efficiency, let your aim
all the time be not merely the attainment of position or
prospects for yourself, but of the power to do good to other
people, for the community. Once you have put yourself in a
position to do service for others you have stepped on to the
higher run of the ladder that leads to real success— that is
happiness.
- Baden-Powell

The preamble of the constitution is as follows:

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As clearly emphasized in the preamble, our constitution contains a separate chapter
under part - lll i.e., Fundamental Rights. This Fundamental Right is enforceable in a
court of law unlike the Directive principles of state policy. The Fundamental Rights
are aimed not only at protecting the individuals and minority groups from the
arbitrary action of state but also against the action of other private citizens. The
fundamental Rights thus aim at creating a society in India in which all its citizens
could lead a life of freedom from coercion by the state as well as by society.

The Rights conferred by the constitution on the citizens are:

1. Right to Equality
2. Right to Freedom
3. Right against Exploitation
4. Right to freedom of Religion
5. Cultural and Educational Rights
6. Right to constitutional remedies.

While conferring Rights on the citizen the constitution expects the citizen to do his
duty. They are contained under part (lv-A) Article 51 A. The following are the duties
of citizen:

1. To abide by the constitution and to respect the constitution, the National Flag
and the National Anthem.
2. To follow the ideals of National struggle for freedom.
3. To uphold sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
4. To defend the country when necessary.
5. To promote communal harmony and to renounce practices derogatory to the
dignity of women.
6. To preserve our right cultural heritage.
7. To protect natural environment and wild life.
8. To develop scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform.
9. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
10. To strive towards excellence.

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Thus, a citizen given certain rights at the same time is expected to do his duties to
the country, As Rangers we should bear in mind these provisions in the constitution
and act accordingly so as to enable our country to become one of the advanced
nations in the world.

Thought for Reflection

God helps them who help themselves, so remember, you are you.
You have your own life to live, and if you want to be successful if
you want to be happy, it is you who have to gain it for yourself.
Nobody else can do it for you.
- Baden-Powell

*****

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Advance Course for Ranger Leaders Self-Learning Module No. 7

Service to the Community within the movement - assistance

extended by Rangers in Bulbul Flock Holidays, Guide Camps,
LA/ DA Rallies

Objectives
At the end of this Module, you will be able to:
1.

Thought for Reflection

To get the most out of the Scout training, a boy should pass
progressively through the stages of Cub, Scout and Rover.
- Baden-Powell

Thought for Reflection

An organisation of this kind would fail in its object if it did not bring
its members to a knowledge of religion.
- Baden-Powell

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Advance Course for Ranger Leaders Self-Learning Module No. 8

Have knowledge and skills up to Rajya Puraskar

A Nipun Ranger who has already earned the qualifying badges as per syllabus will
have to attend the testing camp organized by the State Association under the
supervision of the State Organising Commissioner Guides where the knowledge and
skills of a Ranger will be re-tested up to the Rajya Puraskar Ranger Stage. The
qualified Ranger will be eligible for the Rajya Puraskar Ranger Certificate and Badge.

Objectives
At the end of this Module, you will be able to:
1. Have the knowledge of Rajya Puraskar Award
2. Know the eligibility and process for the award.

Thought for Reflection

As you train yourself in character and efficiency, let your aim all the
time be not merely the attainment of position or prospects for
yourself, but of the power to do good to other people, for the
community. Once you have put yourself in a position to do service
for others you have stepped on to the higher rung of the ladder that
leads to real success— that is happiness.
- Baden-Powell

Rajya Puraskar Ranger badge is a pair of shoulder flashes in green of cotton or wool
with letter 'R' in red at the bottom and two yellow bars under the letter. The badge is
worn in place of the Nipun Badge. Rajya Puraskar Ranger is awarded by the Governor
or Patron/President of the State Association. This award is presented by the Governor
or Patron/President of the State Association on the recommendation of State Chief
Commissioner and can be withdrawn under compelling circumstances by State Chief
Commissioner.

Rajya Puraskar Ranger:

1) Acquire knowledge on the website of Election Commission
and help at least two persons to enroll themselves in the
electoral roll.
2) Show further progress in Hobbies and Crafts Vocational Skills.
3) Prepare a paper or give a talk on religious tolerance or participate in any
religious function other than her own & report to Ranger Leader or Team
Council.
4) Plan and work for a Project at least for a month in consultation with Ranger
Leader to help Children/ Aged/Differently Abled/ Sick persons in an old age
home or at an orphanage or at appropriate place in her locality.

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Plan and finance a project with Team members to enrich the life of
villagers, staying in a village at least for a week.
5) Render service in an institution/structure/building of public importance/public
garden and look after its upkeep at least two hours in a week for at least three
months.
6) Study any book on Transactional Analysis and be able to state three Ego states
and three types of transactions.
7) Have knowledge in
i) Camp craft: -
a. Pitching, striking & packing a Double Fly Tent.
b. Layout of a camp with latrine and a camp kitchen.
c. Cooking enough meal for two persons using backwoodsman
method.
ii) Pioneering: -
a. Tie and show the use of Double Sheet Bend, Scaffold hitch, Bowline
on the bight
b. With the help of other Rangers, build any one Model Pioneering
Project.
iii) Mapping: -
a. Know the Triangulation method and make a map of a small area
b. Follow a route for not less than one km and make a map of the
route by Road Traverse method.
8) Undergo a minimum three-night adventure camp with other Rangers under
canvas in an open air or participate in an Adventure programme of National
Adventure Institute or State Adventure Institute of Bharat Scouts & Guides.
9) Be able to present culture and heritage of any region of India through modern
audio-visual aids.
10) To inculcate the habit of saving into the Rangers, open a bank account and
create awareness related to banking operations.
OR
Guide and promote at least one Self Help Group of women from her own locality
of village/town/city.
11) Work as "Free Being Me Trainer" for forty-eight hours, spread over a period of
six months with at least two hours in a week.
OR
Participate in a sustained community development project at least two hours in a
week for six months on any two of the following subjects:
A. Promote gender equality and empower women
B. Reduce child mortality
C. Improve maternal health
D. Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria & other diseases
E. Ensure Environmental sustainability.
12) Create an ID in a Social Networking site and be able to communicate with
at least ten members of any other states of BSG
13) Motivate at least three young women of Ranger age and ensure their
admission in the Ranger Team and work as sponsor.
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 14) Qualify for:
a. Disaster Preparedness Proficiency Badge
b. Rural Worker or Community Worker or Ecologist Proficiency Badge.
15) Ambulance Proficiency Badge of guide with knowledge of Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)

Thought for Reflection

The spirit of love for your fellowmen is after all,
the spirit of God working in you.
- Baden-Powell

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Advance Course for Ranger Leaders Self-Learning Module No. 9

Organisation- National Level & International level in general

Organisation is a process, which integrates different type of activities to achieve

organisational goals and objectives, to achieve these goals there must be competent
management providing them all those factors to perform their job efficiently and
effectively. Organisation is nothing but a process of integrating and coordinating the
efforts of men and material for the accomplishment of set objectives.
Objectives

At the end of this Module, you should be able to:

1. Explain the composition of the National Association.

2. Explain the composition of the International Association.

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 Thought for Reflection
He who serves the poor is great in the eyes of God.
Service is the attitude, which differs from other people and a
distinct difference from animal kingdom. The satisfaction you
get after honest effort cannot be purchased for any sum.
- Baden-Powell

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Advance Course for Ranger Leaders Self-Learning Module No. 10

Have knowledge of Rashtrapati award

Rashtrapati Ranger Award is presented by the President of India on the

recommendation of Chief National Commissioner and can be withdrawn under
compelling circumstances by the Chief National Commissioner. The Chief National
Commissioner who is the authority to grant the Rashtrapati Ranger Award shall issue
from time-to-time suitable directions in respect of the badge tests, services etc.

Objectives
At the end of this Module, you will be able to:
1. Have the knowledge of Rashtrapati Award
2. Know the eligibility and process for the award.

Thought for Reflection

God helps them who help themselves, so remember, you are you.
You have your own life to live, and if you want to be successful if
you want to be happy, it is you who have to gain it for yourself.
Nobody else can do it for you.
- Baden-Powell

On completion of the requirements successfully a Rajya Puraskar Ranger shall record

her attainments for the Rashtrapati Ranger Award on a prescribed form and submit
the same to the National Headquarters through proper channel. The Ranger must, in
the opinion of the Team in Council be setting a personal example of Guide way of life.
The Chief National Commissioner shall approve the Rashtrapati Ranger Award on basis
of certificates of the examiners and on the recommendations of the Team in Council,
the concerned District Commissioner and the State Chief Commissioner.
On approval of the Chief National Commissioner, the Rashtrapati Ranger Award
Certificate is presented at a formal ceremony by the President of India.
The Rashtrapati Ranger Badge is worn on the left arm.
Even if a Ranger has undergone any training course of the Unit Leader, she will be
eligible for Rashtrapati Award.

Rashtrapati Ranger Award:

A. (i) The Rashtrapati Ranger Award is awarded by the
President of India.
(ii) As a Rajya Puraskar Ranger, she will work at
least for one year to qualify for the Rashtrapati
Ranger Award.
(iii) A Ranger is not eligible to qualify for Rashtrapati
Ranger Award on completion of twenty-five years
of age.
(iv) The Warranted Ranger Leader irrespective of her
training qualifications shall inform the National Headquarters
through proper channel on a prescribed registration form available
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 at SHQ/BSG Website that Rajya Puraskar Ranger is preparing for
Rashtrapati Ranger. In the absence of a Ranger Leader, an Assistant
Ranger Leader can also recommend.
(v) A Ranger Leader will recommend only up to 25% Rangers of the
total Census of the unit (not exceeding 24) for Rashtrapati Ranger
Award in a year. Special Cases could be recommended by the
District Chief Commissioner and State Chief Commissioner subject to
maximum of 50% in a year. At the time of Rashtrapati Award
Testing Camp a Ranger will produce her individual progress card.
(vi) The Chief National Commissioner who is the authority to grant the
Rashtrapati Ranger Award shall issue from time-to-time suitable
directions in respect of the badge tests, services etc.
(vii) This award is presented by the President of India on the
recommendation of Chief National Commissioner and can be
withdrawn under compelling circumstances by Chief National
Commissioner.
(viii) Rajya Puraskar Ranger, who has already fulfilled all required
conditions, will have to be tested at State Level and certified by the
State Organising Commissioner concerned before coming for
Rashtrapati Ranger Award Testing Camp organised by the National
Association under the supervision of the concerned Asst. Director.
(ix) The Rashtrapati Ranger Award shall be worn on the left sleeve
surrounded by proficiency badges which qualify for the same.

Thought for Reflection

Books are the best friends a man can have. You choose those
that you like; you can rely on them at all times; they can help
you in your work, in your leisure, and in your sorrow. You have
them always around you at your beck and call in your home.
- Baden-Powell

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