Vivek Alva appointed deputy national commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides

M. Vivek Alva, managing trustee of Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri, has been appointed deputy national commissioner (cultural exchange) of the Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG), headquartered in New Delhi.

A release said the appointment was made by K.K. Khandelwal, chief national commissioner of BSG and a retired IAS officer. The appointment is considered a matter of pride for Karnataka, particularly the coastal region, as it entrusts Mr. Alva with the responsibility of strengthening cultural harmony, national integration and international friendship among young people through the Scouts and Guides movement.

As deputy national commissioner, Mr. Alva will be responsible for planning and coordinating cultural exchange programmes among different states, organising national integration camps, youth exchange initiatives, cultural jamborees and national and international youth interactions. He will also facilitate collaborative programmes with global Scouts and Guides organisations to promote mutual understanding and cooperation.

His role will further include fostering respect for India’s diverse languages, cultures, and traditions, while promoting the national ideal of “unity in diversity” among the youth. He will also work towards providing national platforms for talented Scouts and Guides, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage at national and international forums, and implementing programmes that enhance leadership, communication skills and global perspectives among young participants.

Mr. Alva has been actively associated with the Scouts and Guides movement for several years and has played a significant role in organising international cultural jamborees, national integration camps, youth leadership programmes and several national-level Scouts and Guides events. He recently earned appreciation for successfully coordinating the International Cultural Jamboree at Moodbidri.