Lakshman Singh (Scouting)
Lakshman Singh (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 Padma Bhushan, an Indian civilian honour.[1]
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 Province, British India |
| Died | 4 February 1996 (aged 85) Turlock, California |
| Spouse | Charan Kaur |
| Children | 1 son Jasbir Nanar |
| Residence | Powai |
In 1988, he was recognised as the 194th Bronze Wolf by the World Organization of the Scout Movement for exceptional services to world Scouting.[2]
References
- "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- "List of recipients of the Bronze Wolf Award". scout.org. WOSM. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
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