The Bharat Scouts and Guides of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. The association describes its aims in its mission: Scout and Guide units are separate although they have some coeducational activities such as Jamborees, rallies, and 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. The association is divided in four (respective three) sections according to age: Additionally, there
Kirti Chakra Kirti Chakra The Kirti Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, including posthumous awards. It is the "peacetime equivalent" of the Maha Vir Chakra. It is second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards; it comes after Ashoka Chakra and before Shaurya Chakra. Before 1967, the award was known as the "Ashoka Chakra, Class II." Established as the "Ashoka Chakra, Class II" by the President of India, 4 January 1952 (with effect from 15 August 1947).