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In the first years after India's independence leading politicians, including [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], [[Maulana Abul Kalam Azad]] and [[Mangaldas Pakvasa]], as well as Scout leaders tried to unify India's Scouts and Guides. A first success was the merger of the ''The Boy Scouts Association in India'' and the ''Hindustan Scout Association'' forming the Bharat Scouts and Guides on November 7, 1950. About a year later, on August 15, 1951, the ''All India Girl Guides Association'' joined this new organisation.<ref name="BSG-history"/> | In the first years after India's independence leading politicians, including [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], [[Maulana Abul Kalam Azad]] and [[Mangaldas Pakvasa]], as well as Scout leaders tried to unify India's Scouts and Guides. A first success was the merger of the ''The Boy Scouts Association in India'' and the ''Hindustan Scout Association'' forming the Bharat Scouts and Guides on November 7, 1950. About a year later, on August 15, 1951, the ''All India Girl Guides Association'' joined this new organisation.<ref name="BSG-history"/> | ||
In 1959, the [[World Scout Conference|17th World Scout Conference]] in New Delhi was hosted by the BSG. The [[Sangam World Girl Guide/Girl Scout Center]] in [[Pune]], | In 1959, the [[World Scout Conference|17th World Scout Conference]] in New Delhi was hosted by the BSG. The [[Sangam World Girl Guide/Girl Scout Center]] in [[Pune]], Maharashtra, India, opened in 1966. The idea for this fouth world centre dates back to 1956 when it was developed during a WAGGGS International commissioners' meeting in [[New Delhi]]. | ||
The United Nations selected the Bharat Scouts and Guides as honorary "Peace Messengers" for their significant and concrete contributions to the [[International Year of Peace]] in 1986. | The United Nations selected the Bharat Scouts and Guides as honorary "Peace Messengers" for their significant and concrete contributions to the [[International Year of Peace]] in 1986. | ||
