The technical education sector marked a significant milestone in strengthening the quality and consistency of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with the launch of the Don Bosco TVET Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Framework: Training, Management & Excellence (First Edition) during SkillVention 2026. The handbook was formally released on the second day of the national convention, in the presence of Salesian leadership and industry partners, and distributed to Principals representing 28 Don Bosco ITIs across India.

The framework is the outcome of a structured, collaborative process that began at the ITI Principals Meet in Mumbai in October 2024. Over the following year, key proposals and insights were consolidated, reviewed, and refined into a comprehensive SOP, reflecting a collective effort across the Don Bosco network.

The preparation of the handbook was led by a dedicated Handbook Committee headed by Fr. Noble Kollithanathu (Assistant Director, Don Bosco Tech). The committee included Mr Amar Prabhu (INB), Br. C.J. Tom (INN), Fr. Paul Mark, and Fr. Rajasekhar (INH), whose contributions were instrumental in shaping the framework. The initiative was guided and supported by Fr. Davis Maniparamben, Provincial and President of Don Bosco Tech, India, and Fr. George Mathew, Executive Director of Don Bosco Tech Society.

Conceived as a practical reference for institutional operations, the SOP framework provides structured guidance across key areas, including admissions, training delivery, faculty roles, evaluation systems, industry engagement, and placement follow-up. It aims to bring clarity, consistency, and standardisation across Don Bosco TVET institutions while retaining the flexibility needed to address diverse local contexts and evolving industry demands.

The framework is further strengthened by detailed annexures that support implementation at the institutional level. These include formats for staff service records and verification, medical and character certification processes, course and certification structures for both formal and short-term programs, and governance mechanisms outlining the roles of the Governing Body and the Institute Management Committee (IMC).

Importantly, the SOP framework also lays the foundation for Don Bosco Tech’s preparation for recognition by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and for the aspiration to achieve awarding body status. This positions the organisation more strongly within India’s formal skilling ecosystem.