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Agronomy and Agrotech
The Salesians of Don Bosco in South Asia have made Agronomy and Agrotech a key part of their mission to empower rural youth and communities. Recognizing that agriculture remains the backbone of many South Asian economies, they provide training in modern farming techniques, sustainable practices, and agri-business management. Through vocational institutes and Don Bosco Tech centers, students learn practical skills such as crop cultivation, soil management, irrigation methods, and the use of technology in farming. This approach ensures that young people are not only prepared for traditional agricultural work but also equipped to innovate and adapt to changing environmental and market conditions.
Beyond classroom instruction, the Salesians integrate agronomy with community development initiatives. They establish demonstration farms, promote organic farming, and encourage eco-friendly practices that protect natural resources. By linking students with cooperatives, self-help groups, and local markets, they help create pathways for entrepreneurship in agriculture. Their initiatives emphasize dignity in farming, showing youth that agriculture can be both profitable and sustainable when combined with modern technology and responsible stewardship. In this way, the Salesians transform agronomy and agrotech into tools for social upliftment—empowering rural communities to thrive while nurturing a new generation of skilled, environmentally conscious farmers.
Beyond classroom instruction, the Salesians integrate agronomy with community development initiatives. They establish demonstration farms, promote organic farming, and encourage eco-friendly practices that protect natural resources. By linking students with cooperatives, self-help groups, and local markets, they help create pathways for entrepreneurship in agriculture. Their initiatives emphasize dignity in farming, showing youth that agriculture can be both profitable and sustainable when combined with modern technology and responsible stewardship. In this way, the Salesians transform agronomy and agrotech into tools for social upliftment—empowering rural communities to thrive while nurturing a new generation of skilled, environmentally conscious farmers.
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7 October 2025
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.
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4 October 2023
Father George Quadros, Salesian of the Province of Panjim, was honoured with a Memento of Appreciation on World Elders Day in recognition of his sincere and dedicated service to the people of Goa in agriculture on October 1. The Government of Goa, Directorate of Social Welfare, in collaboration with All Goa Senior Citizen Federation and Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, through the Honourable Minister for Social Welfare, Government of Goa, Shri Subhash Phal Dessai and MLA Margao Constituency, Shri Digambar Kamat, honoured Father George Quadros.
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29 March 2022
Don Bosco Institute of Sustainable and Holistic Advancement (DISHA), Andamans, has initiated `FARMERS` STOP`, a marketing place where farmers benefit by trading their commodities directly.
- YESUBALAN Suresh
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18 March 2022
The International Women`s Day celebrations at Veeralur, Tamil Nadu, focused on natural farming and care for mother earth among 1000 women from 27 villages. The programme organized by Don Bosco Village Integral Animation (VIA) began with Kummi and Kolattam dances.
- YESUBALAN Suresh
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13 August 2021
The Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB), an autonomous body of the Government of Goa under the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, awarded the Certificate of Recognition to Father George Quadros SDB of the Salesian Province of Panjim for his contributions in the field of biodiversity at a recently held Biodiversity Awards 2021 function at Ravindra Bhavan Curchorem, Goa.
- Francis Xavier
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9 July 2021
Father George Quadros breaks his record by planting paddy saplings over 1.15 lac sq. metres. Last year, the same feat had only 56,000 sq. meters covered. Father Quadros planted the saplings in 12 hours using the machinery on July 8, 2021, in the village of Curtorim Maina in South Goa. He has initiated a revolution in agriculture in the state of Goa; The fallow land has turned into a land of a bountiful harvest.
- Francis Xavier
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15 April 2021
Don Bosco College of Agriculture (DBCA), Sulcorna, has successfully produced 150 kgs. of chemical-free organic jaggery from sugarcane grown on campus using only organic manure and pesticides.
- Fr Francis Xavier
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11 December 2020
Lockdown of varying degrees is one reality due to the pandemic. But going beyond that to a learning process using available resources of mobile telephony was something new for the pineapple farmers and processors of Assam. The partnership between FICCI and Don Bosco Tech Society made it possible for them. It was surely different, useful and engaging and hopefully futuristic.
- Don Bosco Tech Society
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5 June 2020
The devastating COVID-19 gobal pandemic triggered off a humanitarian criss of unprecedented proportions across the globe. It was more severe in India, where people migrate in search of jobs and livelihood almsot on a daily basis. These were left stranded, distressed and desolate in the wake of the COVID-19. In this deplorable scenario, the Chennai Salesians [INM], through theier Province Planning and Development Office [PDO], conceived of a novel idea to sustain these vulnerable stranded.
- BIS Correspondent
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16 December 2019
Kolkata — A communique released from Kolkata Salesian Province at noon on Sunday 15th December 2019 announced the appointment of 17th Provincial of oldest Salesian province of India - Calcutta.
- Father C.M. Paul SDB
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8 July 2019
The Province of Tiruchy organized an eco-exposure trip for the Eco Club members, to the Tamilnadu horticulture and research centre Trichy, on 06 July 2019.
- Lawrence Britto Ashok
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11 October 2018
Shillong: Rural Resource and Training Centre (RRTC), Umran, participated in the ``Vegetable & Indigenous Fruit Show & Competition`` on the 4th October, 2018 at All Saints` Cathedral Hall, Shillong, organized by District Horticulture Officer, East Khasi Hills in collaboration with the Project Director, ATMA, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya.
- Michael Makri
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15 November 2015
Brother Alex Gonsalves of Mumbai was recognised by the National Association of Professional Social Workers with a Lifetime Achievement award, for his work in promoting rain-water harvesting and afforestation in Ahmednagar.
- Joaquim Fernandes
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17 March 2015
Caring, for youth and environment, is a focus area of the Salesians of Don Bosco worldwide, based on the sound belief that growth must be environmentally sound and widespread to reduce poverty and build collective prosperity for present and future generations. And measures to accomplish it are ongoing at every Don Bosco Institution in India and abroad.
At Don Bosco Kurla, an International Conference ``Technologies for Sustainable Development`` on a significantly large scale was held from 4-6 February, 2015 befitting the 50th Anniversary of the Campus at Kurla and also the Bicentenary of the birth of its founder Don Bosco. The Conference resulted in the setting up of a research Centre for Social Development on the campus.
- Fr. Mario Vaz
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24 October 2014
Don Bosco College of Agriculture, the first Catholic College of Agriculture in India, was inaugurated by the Salesian Provincial Fr. Jayapalan Raphael SDB at Sagayathottam, near Chennai, on 24 October, in the presence of Bishop P. Soundararaju of Vellore and a large gathering of priests, religious, well-wishers and students.
- Louis Kumpiluvelil SDB
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