Lakshman Singh (Scouting)
| Lakshman Singh | |
|---|---|
| National Commissioner | |
|
In office April 1983 - November 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Lakhshmi Mazumdar |
| Succeeded by | V.P. Deenadayalu Naidu |
| Constituency | Bharat Scouts and Guides |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
26 August 1910 Babak, Punjab |
| Died |
February 4, 1996 Turlock, California |
| Spouse(s) | Charan Kaur |
| Children | 1 son and 3 daughters |
| Residence | Powai |
| Religion | Sikh |
Lakshman Singh लक्ष्मण सिंह (26 August 1910 – 4 February 1996) served as the National Commissioner of the Bharat Scouts and Guides from April 1983 to November 1992. He was a recipient of the Indian civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan.[1]
In 1988, he was awarded the 194th Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.[2]
| Preceded by Mrs. Lakhshmi Mazumdar |
National Commissioners of the Bharat Scouts and Guides 1983–1992 |
Succeeded by V.P. Deenadayalu Naidu |
References
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ https://www.scout.org/BronzeWolfAward/list complete list
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