LUCKNOW, Nov. 24 -- The 19th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides began in Lucknow on Sunday with camping and cultural activities as thousands of participants brimming with enthusiasm turned the venue into a hub of scouting. The event will be formally inaugurated by governor Anandiben Patel on Monday while chief minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the cultural evening on Tuesday (November 25). President Droupadi Murmu will be chief guest at the valedictory session on November 28. On the first day, deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak inaugurated a 100-bed Jamboree Hospital and a blood donation camp. The participants pledged to donate 100 units of blood on a daily basis, said Prabhat Kumar, a retired IAS officer, who is the state chief commissioner for Scouts and Guides. The Diamond Jubilee programme, being held at the Defence Expo Ground in the state capital's Vrindavan Yojana, will witness a drone show, a parade and cultural performances during the formal inauguration, an official said. Hundreds of scout tents, representing the cultural hues of India, have come up. The Jamboree is a platform for cultural exchange. "Before the formal closing on November 29, various competitions and cultural events will be organised during the Jamboree," said Mahendra Singh, president of Bharat Scouts and Guides, UP. A major attraction will be the massive exhibition area showcasing the culture technology, and handicrafts of UP....