The official ceremony to declare July 1 to 10 as National Scout Services and Relations Week – 2016 was held on Friday (July 8), under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.
The National Scout Services and Relations Week was introduced as an annual program to enhance the self confidence of scouts and pride about labour. This national week helps earn funds for training camps community service projects and other programs carried out by scouts. The Sri Lanka Scout Association presented a souvenir to the President on this occasion. A group of the members of the Scout Association, including Deputy Scout Commissioner Shiras Sali were among those who participated at the event.