PURPOSE
The purpose of the Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of the local, national and international communities.
The Rovers/Rangers Movement is based on the following principles.
Duty to God
Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses them and acceptance of the duties resulting there from.
Note: The word "Dharma" may be substituted for the word "God " if so desired.
Duty to Others
Loyalty to one's country in harmony with the promotion of local, national and international peace, understanding, co- operation.
Participation in the development of society with recognition and respect for the dignity of one's fellow men and for the integrity of the natural world.
Duty to Self
Responsibility for the development of oneself.
(a) The Promise for the Rovers
" On my honour, I promise that I will do my best-
To do my duty to God and my country
To help other people and
To obey the Scout Law".
(b)The promise for the Rangers is
“On my honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
To help other people and
To obey thee Guide Law".
The Emblem of the Bharat Scouts and Guides is the Fleur- de- lis superimposed by the Trefoil with Ashok Chakra in the Centre of the Trefoil. The ratio of the length and breadth of the Emblem shall be 3:2.
Fleur- de- lis symbolises Scout Wing.
Trefoil Symbolises Guide Wing.
Ashok Chakra Symbolises India.
Horizontal Band Symbolises World Brotherhood.