The Don Bosco Youth Services in Karnataka marked a significant milestone with the successful organization of a mega youth meet at Don Bosco, Hospet, on the 27th and 28th of April. Under the proficient leadership of Fr. K.O. Varghese, the youth ministry delegate of the Province of Bangalore, with Fr. Uday Kumar, the regional youth director of Karnataka, and five zonal directors — Fr. Regi, Fr. K.C. Mathew, Fr. Aloysius, Fr. Dominic Savio, and Fr. Siju — the event saw a remarkable gathering. Themed “Samanvaya: Youth towards a Holistic Growth,” the meet aimed to foster an environment conducive to the overall development of the youth, attracting nearly 250 participants from across Karnataka.

The dream of having a dedicated Provincial House in the Province of Panjim-Konkan for effective administration, animation and governance finally became a reality on April 30,  as the newly constructed Provincial House at Don Bosco Odxel, Goa, was blessed and inaugurated by the Regional for South Asia, Father Biju Michael, in the presence of the Salesian Provincials Council of South Asia, Provincial and the Council of Panjim-Konkan, Salesians, benefactors and guests.

The Bosco College of Teacher Education and Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, Nagaland, jointly organized a two-day International Seminar on “Equity and Inclusivity in School Education with Reference to NEP 2020” sponsored by the ICSSR New Delhi. The seminar held on 26th and 27th April, fostered discussions among educators, researchers, policymakers, and teacher trainees on crucial aspects of inclusivity and equity in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. There were over 40 research papers presented.  

A group of volunteers, led by Salesian College Sonada alumnus Fr Jose Chunkapura, organized a free medical camp for 3,000 rickets affected children at the Center for Caring for Disabled Children on 3rd March.

Following Don Bosco words, “Let the boys have full liberty to jump, run and make as much noise as they please. Gymnastics, music, theatrical and outings are most efficacious means of obtaining discipline and benefitting spiritual and bodily health,” the Don Bosco Shrine, Bandlaguda Jagir, Hyderabad, organized a day of sports and games for the youth of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad on February 10th. The introductory and concluding gathering focussed on imparting Don Bosco’s participatory and collaborative lifestyle in the Church and society.

Salesian College Siliguri, advocating peace in the world, hosted the inter-college cultural and music fest ‘Innovision’ for the first time as an autonomous college on November 8 and 9.