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Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS), Shillong, held its Convocation Ceremony and Farewell 2026 on October 3, celebrating hundreds of students' completion of technical and vocational training.

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Three-day South Asia conference in Hyderabad explores AI, youth well-being, employability and ethical digital citizenship in higher education.
 
The Don Bosco Higher Education South Asia Annual Conference and General Body Meeting, held from October 1 to 3 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad, called on higher education institutions to place the human person at the centre of education while responding responsibly to the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the digital age. The gathering also highlighted youth well-being, employability and ethical digital citizenship as key concerns.
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South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment
- Fr Thomas Aquias SDB
2 October 2026

Assam Don Bosco University’s Azara Campus hosted Prajyukttam–Mercemoc–Arthavardhana 2026 from September 28 to 30, drawing more than 500 students from 15 institutions across Assam for the three-day annual techno-commerce-management festival.

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Fr. Eugene Florence, Director of Don Bosco Skills Mission, attended the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, gaining insights into global trends in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), emerging technologies, and industry-oriented skills development.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment
24 September 2026

Don Bosco Vazhikaatti – Chennai hosted the Bosco Employability Skill Training (BEST) Programme at Don Bosco College, Yelagiri Hills, on 17 and 18 September, equipping 427 first- and second-year students with vital career awareness and employability skills. The two-day initiative offered exposure to emerging technologies, career pathways, and practical preparation for future opportunities, enabling students to make more informed academic and professional choices.

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SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Ms. Arularasi Rose
22 September 2026

Vishwa Jyothi Don Bosco College, Karunapuram, organised a debate on the theme “Technology makes us more human: By extending our capacity to know, love and serve” on Sept. 18, bringing together college students and members of nearby religious communities.

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South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment
- Palla Joseph SDB
17 September 2026

Assam Don Bosco University celebrated its 15th Convocation Ceremony with great enthusiasm and solemnity. Addressing the graduating students, The Hon’ble Governor of Assam, Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya highlighted the immense potential of India’s youth and their vital role in shaping the future of the nation. Focusing on the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India), he observed that the country’s transformation depends significantly on a generation of young people who are educated, skilled, responsible and committed to the common good.

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- Mukhim Bivan

The Radio Club members of Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri marked National Radio Day with the public unveiling of ECOTUNES, an innovative project that transforms electrical signals from living plants into musical patterns.

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SDG 15 Life on land
- Christ Minj

Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram, has been conferred the Chief Minister’s Award for Educational Excellence 2026 by the Department of University and Higher Education, Government of Manipur, in recognition of its commitment to academic quality, holistic student development and institutional excellence.

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South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

Don Bosco Tech Society and Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. (MHRIL) have launched Project Udaan, a placement-linked skill development initiative to equip 500 young women from remote and underserved communities with industry-ready skills and create pathways to careers in the hospitality sector.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 05 Gender equality
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

Don Bosco Tech and the Bosch India Foundation launched the Bosch LEAP Programme in Tamil Nadu on September 2 and 3 at four Salesian technical institutions, introducing specialised training in two-wheeler and four-wheeler servicing for young people.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 10 Reduced inequality
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
7 September 2026

A three-day workshop on “Participatory Models of Higher Education” was held at the Salesian Provincial House, Citadel, Chennai, from September 1 to 3. It aimed to equip leaders and educators with participatory approaches to leadership, dialogue, decision-making and collaborative action in higher education.

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- INM

Forty-one educators from schools and colleges across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and South Odisha took part in a three-day workshop on “Participatory Models of Education” at Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad, from August 27 to 29.

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South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
- Fr Thomas Aquinas SDB

The NSS Cell of Don Bosco College, Itanagar, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Arunachal Pradesh, held a seven-day Disaster Management Programme that concluded on August 21. The programme equipped NSS volunteers with essential knowledge and practical skills for emergency response and preparedness.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
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The annual Headmasters’ and Principals’ Meet 2026 at the Don Bosco Provincial House (DBPH), Dimapur, Nagaland, on August 28 and 29 brought together heads of Don Bosco schools from across the region to chart a future-ready roadmap for Salesian education.

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SDG 13 Climate action