Nirmala Higher Secondary School, Muvattupuzha conferences. Handicapped boys and girls also participate in the Scouting program. The Scout emblem incorporates a wheel with twenty-four spokes, known as the Ashoka Chakra, taken from the Ashoka pillar at Sarnath, in the green-and-saffron colors of the flag of India. Scouting was founded in India in 1909 as an overseas branch of the Scout Association and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1938. Guiding in India started in 1911 and was among st the founder members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1928, also covering present-day Bangladesh and
Vir Chakra blue 16 mm, saffron 16 mm. The award carries with it a cash allowance and, in some cases, a lump sum cash award. This has been a rather controversial issue throughout the life of the decoration. From 1 February 1999, the central government set a monthly stipend of Rs. 850 for recipients of the award. In addition, many states have established individual pension rewards for the recipients of the decoration. Some of the notable Vir Chakra awardees include: Vir Chakra Vir Chakra is an Indian gallantry award presented for acts of bravery on the battlefield. It replaced the British Distinguished