PM SHIELD

PM SHIELD

PRIME-MINISTER SHIELD COMPETITION

Scout/Guide Units working in the field of Community development for at least a year are judged at State level recognized at National level and are awarded Certificates & Shields. Members of Winning units and their leaders are awarded certificates and shield by the Prime Minister of India.

PURPOSE:	Motivate Scouts and Guides of the country to play their useful role in the service of the nation and in the movement.
PERIOD:	The Competition will cover the period from 1st July every year to 30thJune of the succeeding year.
METHODOLOGY:	-The Competition will be held in four subjects and is open to all Scout Troops/Guide Companies. -Competition will be separately for the Scout and Guide Wins. - State Association will give wide publicity and invite applications. The State Association Will forward application forms along with a registration fee Rs. 10/- per unit to NHQ.
ELIGIBILITY:	- Minimum of 2 competing Districts. - A competing district is one, which registers at least two units.
LOG-BOOK:	-To be maintained by competing Units. The  Log Book should be preferably 15’X12’ in size.
JUDGING:	- Division/District recommends best unit in each group to state. State recommends one best among each group of subjects to NHQ. - A state can get 3 Shields for Scouts and 3 Shields for Guides.
AWARD:	-In State, the Scout Troop, Guide Company standing first and gaining 70% and above marks will be awarded Prime Minister’s Shield and a crtificate signed by the Prime Minister.   - All participating units, which gain more than 50% marks in the group of subjects, will be awarded a certificate of Merit signed by the Prime Minister.
PROJECT AREA:	The area of work for Unit will be selected by respective Units and approved by the District Commissioner. It shall not be less than 30 families and not more than 50 families.