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 Province, British India
Died 4 February 1996(1996-02-04) (aged 85)
Turlock, California
Spouse(s) Charan Kaur
Children 1 son and 3 daughters
Residence Powai

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]

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]

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. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  2. https://www.scout.org/BronzeWolfAward/list complete list
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