Jamboree Histrory

 

Shortly after the start of Scouting in 1908, its rapid and unexpected spread in countries outside the British Isles caused Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the Founder of Scouting, to realise that a get together of Scouts of all nationalities must sooner or later be organised. But any ideas he may have had were stifled by the outbreak of War in 1914. In 1917, the Tenth Anniversary of the first Scout camp on Brownsea Island, it had been hoped to hold some kind of celebration to mark the event. Things being as they were it was decided that an “Imperial and International Jamboree” be held as soon as circumstances would permit. As the War finished in 1918 it was decided to hold it two years later in 1920. Incidentally, a similar position was reached when it was decided to hold the 6th World Scout Jamboree in 1947, two years after the Second World War.

 

First All India Jamboree

After independence the first All-indian Jamboree was held from 27th December to 31st December 1953 in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehi‘ri. About 7,340 Scouts and Guides participated in this Jamboree. 719 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree. On 31st December, 1953 Dr. Rajendra prasad the their President of India presided over the closing ceremony of the jamboree.

 

Second All India Jamboree

This was held at Bani Park in Jaipur, Rajasthan from 27th December to 3 I st December 1956. More than 10,800 Scouts and Guides from all parts of  India  participated in the jamboree. 4444 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree. Governor of  Rajasthan  inaugurated the Jamboree and Dr. Kailashnath Katju, the then Defence Minister presided over the closing ceremony.

Third All Indie Jamboree

This was held from 27th December 1960 to 1st Manual y 1961 in Sadasiva Nagar in Bangalore, Karnataka. This was graced by the presence of Lady Olave Baden Powell. About 9975 Scouts and Guides participated, in this jamboree. 631 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree. Maharaja of Mysore inaugurated the jamboree on 27th December, 1960.

Fourth All-India Jamboree

This was held at Sangam in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh from December 27th to 31 December 1964 More than 11,239 Scouts and Guides participated in the event. 805 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

Fifth All-lndia Jamboree

This was held in Kalyani in West Bengal from 27th to 31st December 1967. The Jamboree was inaugurated by the Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Morarji Desai and closing ceremony was presided over the President of India Dr, Zakir Husain. Over 16,988 Scouts and guides from all parts of Country participated in the event, On this Scouts and Guides from many “countries also participated in the Jamboree. 1359 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

Sixth All-India Jamboree

This was held at Milk Colony in Goregaon, Bombay from December 27th to 31st 1970. The Jamboree was inaugurated by Mr. V.K.R.V Rao, the then Education Minister. More than 15,115 Scouts and Guides participated in this event. 1003 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

Seventh All-lndia Jamboree

This was held in Faridabad, Haryana, from November 7th to 11th, 1974. The Prime Minister of  India Mrs. Indira Gandhi inaugurated the Jamboree and the closing ceremony was presided over by the President of India Mr. Frkhruddin Ali Ahmed. Over 18,882 Scouts and Guides participated in this jamboree. Scouts from  many other countries were also present. 1851 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

Eighth All-India Jamboree

This was held in Maraimalai Nagar in Madras, Tamil Nadu from January 18th to 22nd 1979. It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Mr. Morarji Desai. The closing ceremony was presided over by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. M.G. Ramachandran. About 20,000 Scouts from all parts of the country participated in this jamboree. 1348 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

Ninth All-India Jamboree

This was organized in the campus of Magadh University in Bodh Gaya, Bihar from December 27th to 31st, 1982. Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, the then Finance Minister inaugurated this jamboree and the closing ceremony was presided over by the Chief  Minister of Bihar Dr. Jagannath Mishra. About 25,000 Scouts and Guides participated in the jamboree. 1091 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

Tenth All-India Jamboree

The National Jamboree was organized at Palace Grounds, Bangalore, and Karnataka from January 3rd to 9th, 1986. Mr S.B. Chavan, the then Home Minister of India inaugurated the jamboree. Former Prime Minister Late Sh.Rajiv Gandhi visited the Jamboree on 6th January 1986. Mr.A. N. Banerjee, the then Governor of Karnataka was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony on 9th January 1986. About 16,936 Scouts and Guides participated in the jamboree. 1409 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

Tenth Asia-Pacific Jamboree

This jamboree was held at Himayat Nagar near Hyderabad from 3rd to 10th January 1987. The jamboree was inaugurated by the president of India Sri Gyani Zail Singh, on 4th January  1987 and Sri N.T. Rama  Rao,  the then Chief  Minister  of Andhra Pradesh was the chief guest for the valedictory function on 9th January 1987. About 8273 Scout and Guides from India and other countries of Asia-Pacific region participated in this event. 977 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

Eleventh All-lndia Jamboree

The 11th National Jamboree was  held at Bhopal, M.P. from January 2 to 9, 1990. About 16,800 Scouts and Guides participated in the jamboree. 2234 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree. It was inaugurated by Mr. Shyam Charan Shukla the then Chief Minister of M.P.

 

Thirteenth National Jamboree

The Thirteen National Jamboree held at Khurda Orissa State from 4th to 9th January 1998. Dr Smt Manik Barsly State Chief Commissioner and Shri R.S. Misra State Organising Commissioner and other State official took keen interest in successful conduct of the Jamboree. About 25,000 Scouts and Guides participated in the Jamboree. 1239 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

Golden Jubilee Jamboree

The Golden Jubilee Jamboree was held at Thorappakkam, Tamil Nadu I State from 27th January 2000 to 2nd February 2000. The Jamboree was inaugurated by Prof. K.Ambazhagar, Minister of  Education. 14,801 Scouts and Guides participated in the Jamboree. 1260 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree. Sri Karunanidhi the Chief Minister of  Tamilnadu attend lie valedictory function on 1st Febuary 2000. It was a glorious Jamboree organized by the Tamilnadu State at M.N.M. Jain Engineering college Thorappakkam

 

Fourteenth  National Jamboree

The Fourteenth  National Jamboree was heId at Raipur Chattisgarh in the year January 2002. Shri  Ajit Jogi, Hon’ble Chief Minister inaugurated the Jamboree. About 16,000 Scouts and Guides participated in the Jamboree. 1192 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

Fifteenth National Jamboree

The Fifteenth National Jamboree was held at Haridwar, Uttaranchal State from 16th  to 22nd September 2005. About 27,000 Scouts and Guides participated in the Jamboree. 1477 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.Shri A.P.J Abdul Kalam, President  of India inaugurated the Jamboree on 17th September 2005. The Hon’ble Chief Minister and H.E. the Governor of Uttaranchal attended the valedictory function.

 

Sixteenth National Jamboree

More than 16,000 Scouts and Guides from 39 states of India and other countries like Bangladesh, France and Nepal, participated in the 16th National Jamboree from 3rd to 9th January 2011. Covering a vast area of 350 acres, it was like a mini-township that emerged in Shankarapally, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. 2200 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.

 

 

Seventeenth National Jamboree

The landscape at Adakanahalli, off the Mysuru-Nanjangud highway, has turned into a mini-township, housing nearly 30,000 students and trainers from across the country, for the 17th National Jamboree of Scouts & Guides starting from the 29 December,2016 to January 4, 2017. 1672 Scouts & Guides from Rajasthan participated in this Jamboree.