•           The purpose of Scouting Guiding is to develop the inherent potential of the young people by providing them a number of structured activities in order to make them physically, mentally, socially, spiritually and emotionally strong and useful citizens of the Nation.
•           The aim is achieved through a combination of activities and programmes offered at the Unit level and a structured syllabus which offers programmes and activities through progressive Advancement Scheme.
•           The Progressive Advancement is designed to satisfy the needs of each age group and is contained in APRO Part II for Scout Wing and in APRO Part III for Guide Wing.

Sections of the Movement
Scout Wing
Section	Age Group	Name of Unit	Motto
Bunny	03-05 years	Tamtola	Keep Smiling
Cub	05+ - 10 years	Cub Pack	Do Your Best
Scout	10+-17* years	Scout Troop	Be Prepared
Rover	15 – 25 years	Rover Crew	Service
Guide Wing
Section	Age Group	Name of Unit	Motto
Bunny	03-05 years	Tamtola	Keep Smiling
Bulbul	05+ - 10 years	Bulbul Flock	Do Your Best
Guide	10+-17* years	Guide Company	Be Prepared
Ranger	15 – 25 years	Ranger Team	Service
* If a Scout/ Guide continues to be in the school, he / she should be allowed to remain in the unit until he/ she is 18 years of age.
Cub Advancement		Bulbul Advancement
Scout/ Guide Advancement		Rover/ Ranger Advancement

Highest Award for the Youth.

• Golden Arrow :
  Golden Arrow is the highest Award for the Cubs and Bulbuls. This Award is presented by the President of Bharat Scouts and Guides in a specially organized Award ceremony conducted at National Level. This award was introduced in the 2002.The first Award ceremony was held in the year 2003.
• Rashtrapati Scout /Guide Award:
  Rashtrapati Scout / Guide Award is the highest award for a Scout / Guide. The Award is presented by Rashtrapatiji (the President of India) at a special investiture ceremony. The Rashtrapati Scout /Guide Award was introduced in the year 1961.
  
• Rashtrapati Rover / Ranger Award:
  Rashtrapati Rover / Ranger Award is the highest award for a Rover / Ranger . The Award is presented by Rashtrapatiji (the President of India) at a special investiture ceremony. The Rashtrapati Rover / Ranger Award was introduced in the year 1971.
  

ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE CONDUCTED AT NATIONAL AND REGIONAL LEVEL.

•           The purpose of Scouting Guiding is to develop the inherent potential of the young people by providing them a number of structured activities in order to make them physically, mentally, socially, spiritually and emotionally strong and useful citizens of the Nation.

• Cubs and Bulbuls:
  Cub Bulbul Utsav – Cub Bulbul Utsav is the gathering of the Cub and Bulbuls in which opportunities are provided to the Cub and bulbuls to enjoy the activities specially carved out for them and also help them to demonstrate their skills and talents. Some of the activities in the camp/utsav are demonstration of Cub Bulbul Greetings, Decoration of Bulbul Tree, enacting the Jungle Stories, Jungle Dances , Tara Story, exhibitions, play acting are organized during the Utsav.
  
  The Evening activities of the Cub’s are known as Red Flower and the bulbul’s is known as Kalarav where the Cubs and Bulbuls present their skills and talents in cultural presentation.
• Scouts and Guides.:
  Adventure Activities, Coastal Trekking, Desert Trekking, Himalayan Trekking, Skating Tour, Water Activities, Nature Study Camp, Patrol Leaders Jamborette, Youth forum, Patrol Leaders Training Programme, National Integration Programme, Inter-state Cultural exchange programme etc., are organized at Regional and National level. Training programmes on First-aid, Map Reading, Star gazing, disaster Preparedness are organized.
  
  Awareness activities on Peace and Harmony, AIDS/HIV, Anti-Tobacco, Anti –Drug etc. and Jamboree On the Air and Jamboree on the Internet are held every year.
  
• Rovers and Rangers. :
  Rover Ranger Samagam ( National Gathering of Rovers and Rangers), Rover Moot / Ranger Meet. Rover Service Camp, Adventure Programmes, Trekking Camps etc.
  
• Jamboree
  The Jamboree is a National level gathering for the Scouts and Guides conducted once in 4 years or to mark a special occasions. The Jamboree give the Scouts and Guides an opportunity to interact with the young people from different states of India and from abroad. The young people share their customs, food habits, handicraft, religious practices, culture etc with one another. They live under the canvas for a week and participate in various activities.