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 (1910-08-26) 26 August 1910
Babak, Punjab
Died February 4, 1996(1996-02-04)
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

  1. "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  2. https://www.scout.org/BronzeWolfAward/list complete list
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