Manama : The Indian School, Bahrain (ISB), has achieved a historic milestone in its Scouting and Guiding journey, with 19 students qualifying for the prestigious Rajya Puraskar Award 2026. The achievement, comprising six Scouts and 13 Guides, marks the first time a batch of Scouts and Guides from Bahrain has qualified for this distinguished recognition through the Overseas Auxiliary Unit of The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Rajya Puraskar Scout Award recipients are Jatin Jangir, Abhishek Abhilash, Muhammed
Shahbaz Moosa, Ayyan Abdul Shukkoor, Berhanu Ebenlal Sutherlal Anugrah Evelyn, and Mauris Varghese Moncy.
The Rajya Puraskar Guide Award recipients are Ann Paul, Sakshi Ganesh Bhat, Daksha Sreesha Vijesh, Nissy Susan Diju, Nilambari Naiju, Seira Paul Kiatharath, Varshini Prabhakaran, Shreya Prashanth Karkala, Sathwika Vyas Nadakuditi, Neha Sara Diju, Jovetta Antony, Hiranmayi Ayyappan Nair, and Nihara Litheesh Panicker.
The students successfully completed the Rajya Puraskar Testing Camp conducted by the
National Headquarters of The Bharat Scouts and Guides at the State Training Centre, Doddaballapur, Karnataka, in July 2026. The achievement reflects their dedication,
perseverance, discipline and commitment to the core values of Scouting and Guiding. The
Rajya Puraskar Award recognises the knowledge, practical skills and preparedness demonstrated by Scouts and Guides through rigorous training and assessment.
ISB Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, Secretary V. Rajapandian, Vice-Chairman & Member – Sports Dr Mohammed Faizal, Assistant Secretary & Member – Academics Ranjini Mohan, Executive Committee members, Principal Santha Kumar Dasari and Academic Administration Vice-Principal Rajesh Nair congratulated the awardees and Scout Master R. Chainnasamy. They expressed pride in the students’ accomplishment, noting that their success brings honour to their families, the school and the scouting community in Bahrain.
The school management has consistently encouraged participation in co-curricular activities
that promote leadership, teamwork, self-reliance and social responsibility. The support of the
transport department has also facilitated scouting activities. Parents, whose encouragement
and sacrifices enabled the students to participate in training and assessment away from home,
deserve special appreciation. This landmark achievement highlights the power of collective
effort and opens new opportunities to strengthen Scouting and Guiding at the ISB, inspiring
more students to embrace service, discipline and responsible citizenship.
