 A year later, at the World Conference, the decision to build the new Centre in India was finalised, thanks to the determination and hard work of Lakhshmi Mazumdar, the National Commissioner of the Indian WAGGGS Member Organization Bharat Scouts and Guides, and the state of Maharashtra's generous donation of 7¾ acres of land to be used as the World Centre's site.The city of Pune, located in the state of Maharashtra in India, was selected because of its temperate climate, rich cultural history, strong tradition in education, and proximity to Bombay (now Mumbai).In 1963, the building plans were approved at the World Conference in Denmark.