The 19th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides will begin in Lucknow on Sunday, marking the organisation's first such mega event in Uttar Pradesh's capital in 61 years, officials said.

The 19th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides will be held from November 23 to 29.

More than 33,000 young participants from across India and the Asia-Pacific region are set to gather for the week-long programme at the Defence Expo Ground in Vrindavan Yojna area of the state capital. The event coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, making this edition a ''special jamboree'', officials added.

''This jamboree is significant as we are celebrating our diamond jubilee. Around 30,000 scouts, guides, rovers, and rangers from India and abroad will be here. A c

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