Lucknow, Nov. 27 -- Inaugurating the pageant show at the 19th National Jamboree on Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said that Scouts and Guides advance with the objective of making life easier for others, serving society, and alleviating suffering. He described the Scout Guide movement as a voluntary educational initiative that promotes intellectual, spiritual and social development among youth, shaping them into disciplined, self-reliant and responsible citizens.

Khanna said that hospitality is one of the greatest strengths of Indian tradition. "The state government has made every effort to ensure that all those attending this Jamboree are treated with utmost respect and do not face any inconvenience," he ad...