Mangalore : The Scout and Guide achievers were given prizes at a special prize distribution ceremony organized by the Bharat Scouts and Guides of Karnataka, DK district held at the DC’s residence on Jan 29, Sunday.

DC Dr. N. S. Channppa Gowda, presented the Thritiya Sopan Prashasthi to achieving scouts and guides, the Thritiya Charan to cubs, and Suvarnagari Padaka to bulbuls.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that future of the country is in children’s hand and their participation in this organization will help to have good bond and co-operation between each other.

K. Vasanth Rao, the district secretary, delivered the introductory address.

Ramesh Shetty, the district commissioner of the scouts, welcomed the guests and gathering.

Irene D’Cunha, the district commissioner of the guides and S. N. Gopalakrishna, the district organizer compered the programme.