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Beyond training, the Salesians actively support young entrepreneurs by creating networks and platforms where they can access resources, guidance, and opportunities. Initiatives such as Planning and Development Offices (PDOs) and Don Bosco Tech centers provide structured support for sustainable development, helping youth launch small enterprises that contribute to local economies. These programs emphasize social responsibility, encouraging students to build businesses that uplift their communities while ensuring financial stability. In this way, the Salesians blend entrepreneurship with their mission of holistic education—empowering young people to become not just job seekers, but job creators who embody values of service and innovation.
Bosco Institute, Jorhat, became a vibrant hub of innovation and impact as it hosted En-fluence 2025, an entrepreneurial ecosystem-building summit that drew 227 registered participants from across North East India. Organized by The Hub Jorhat on November 22–23, the event showcased how youth-driven innovation can generate economic transformation, embodying Bosco Institute’s motto: “Inspire, Innovate, Involve.”
A grassroots movement to foster women’s skills, sustainability, and self-reliance is taking root in Trivandrum. Fifty women have embarked on a transformative journey toward economic independence and sustainable nutrition through “Nanma,” a mushroom cultivation training programme launched by Don Bosco Veedu and the Salesian Cooperators, with support from Ashirvadam, Bangalore.
Youth Involve (YI), an initiative of Bosco Institute Jorhat, celebrated its 10th anniversary alongside the bicentennial of Don Bosco's dream from September 17–19 at Siloam, Umiam. Twenty-six young social entrepreneurs, leading as many social projects and initiatives from Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland, and their Salesian and lay mentors and coaches came together for three days of sharing experiences and insights, and learning from successes, failures, distractions and challenges through presentations, exhibitions, conversations, reflections, and group activities. They were welcomed by Fr. George Palamattam SDB, the founder of Siloam.
Marking a significant step in aiding youth in leveraging their skills for economic advancement, the Bosco Integrated Development Society (BIDS) hosted the first of its kind in the state, a "Business Expo-2024" at the State Central Library in Shillong on September 3. The event, supported by Germany's Children's Network (NGO), featured historical equipment and products from Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS) graduates and Don Bosco Vocational Schools from Jowai and Nongstoin.
The Bosco Institute in Jorhat recently hosted a landmark conference titled CONFLUENCE, which served as a gathering for over 30 visionary social sector entrepreneurs. Held on March 1st and 2nd, the event transcended into a platform where the future of social innovation took centre stage.
The third edition of NE-Vent (Northeast Venture), the flagship programme of The Hub Jorhat, Bosco Institute, was launched on January 24. NE-Vent3 is exclusively for women entrepreneurs. A cohort of 25 was selected for this immersive entrepreneurial journey. The entrepreneurs will receive training in business skills, develop their business and finance plan, pitching training, and have access to co-working space in the Hub Jorhat. At the end of the incubation training and pitching, the most promising entrepreneurs would receive seed funds to set up their enterprises. Mrs. Nidhi Gupta. Executive Director of Dhriiti - the Courage within Delhi, is the Chief Facilitator of the incubation programme.
In the idyllic setting of Bosco Institute, Lifeplus, Jorhat, the quarterly Youth Involve (YI) Review Meeting was held on September 3 and 4. The question, "Should young dreams be allowed to die?" serves as the inspiration and cornerstone of the YI initiative, offering a ray of hope and unwavering support to the youth who dare to dream.
The first-ever indigenous generator manufactured by Zatti Productions from Don Bosco Tech Silchar was unveiled by Father Paul O Lyngkot, Provincial, in the presence of the Provincial council at the Don Bosco Tech Silchar campus.
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