Students of Don Bosco Technical School, Shillong, who qualified through the IndiaSkills State-Level Competition, Meghalaya, represented the state at the IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025–26 (Northeast Zone) held from 19 to 22 January 2026 at Gauhati University, Guwahati, along with other selected students from Meghalaya. Five students from DBTS participated in the regional-level competition.

The Don Bosco School Excellence Mission (DBSEM) Principals’ Meet was held on January 23 at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar, Guwahati, bringing together Principals of Salesian institutions under the Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati. Centred on the theme “Children Against Child Abuse (CACA),” the meeting focused on strengthening the Salesian commitment to child protection, holistic formation, and value-based education in response to contemporary challenges faced by young people.

The Winter Camp 2026 at Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS), Shillong, concluded on January 20 with a meaningful Certification Programme, marking the successful completion of an intensive period of technical training and holistic formation for the trainees.

Don Bosco College, Narsipatnam, held its third Past Pupils’ Meeting on January 18, bringing together 70 registered alumni in a spirit of fellowship and renewed commitment to the institution's growth and service to society. The gathering reaffirmed the enduring bond between the college and its former students, highlighting alumni as partners in the college’s academic and social mission.

Divyadaan, Nashik, hosted a thought-provoking philosophical symposium titled “A Selfie with Reality”, offering a reflective engagement with questions of human existence, identity, and authenticity in the contemporary world. The symposium was conceptualised, prepared, and presented by second-year students under the guidance of Fr. Maria Anthuvan, SDB.

Don Bosco High School, Kawant, has etched its name in Gujarat’s cultural annals by securing first place at the State-Level Kala Mahakumbh with a compelling Rathvi dance performance, bringing immense pride to the Chhota Udepur District. The achievement crowns months of disciplined practice and collaborative effort by students and teachers, reaffirming the school’s commitment to holistic education.

Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBTI), New Delhi, hosted a State-Level Skill Competition on January 9 in collaboration with the Directorate of Training & Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi, reaffirming its commitment to empowering youth through quality skill education and dignified employment

Don Bosco Dhisha – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Hyderabad, has been honoured with the State Award for Best Social Service Organisation in the field of Career Guidance and Job Placements by the Honourable Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy. The recognition acknowledges the organisation’s sustained contribution to youth empowerment and employment facilitation across the state.

Fifty-one students from various centres of the Salesian Province of Guwahati (ING) were awarded the Rev. Fr. Sebastian Karotemprel Memorial Scholarships (FSKMS) for the year 2025 during a formal ceremony held at the Provincial House, Guwahati. The scholarships were presented by Fr. Sebastian Kuricheal SDB, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Guwahati.

The Butterfly Express initiative—an effort to counter digital distraction and strengthen reading habits among rural students—marked a significant milestone on Friday with the launch of its second dedicated school library at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Polur, in the Tiruvannamalai district. The inauguration, led by Fr. John Alexander, Vice-Provincial of the Salesian Province of Chennai and Patron of Butterfly Express, reaffirmed the Salesian commitment to expanding learning spaces beyond classrooms for rural children.

In a significant step toward empowering rural youth with knowledge and direction, Bosco Reach Out – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Guwahati, successfully organized a Career Guidance Program for students of Nagaon district on November 7 at the Jubilee Training Centre of the Assam Baptist Convention, Nagaon Town.

In a resounding affirmation of their holistic educational mission, Salesian schools from North Bengal emerged as frontrunners at the Telegraph Awards for Excellence – North Bengal Chapter, held at the Birla Divya Jyoti Auditorium on November 7–8.

A high-level German delegation, facilitated by Magic Billion, a government-licensed international recruitment and talent mobility organization, visited the Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI), Okhla, to explore collaboration opportunities in international skill development and global career pathways for Indian youth.

Aiming to help young learners make informed career choices, Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society – Career Guidance and Placement Services, in collaboration with MLA Reginaldo Lourenco, organized a three-hour Career Guidance Workshop at the Village Panchayat Hall, Curtorim, Goa, on October 29, 2025. The event drew 100 participants, including 70 students from Classes 8 to 12 and 30 parents, highlighting the vital role of family support in shaping career decisions.

In a pioneering initiative that bridges technology and compassion, students from Don Bosco Infotech, Kilinochchi, led a transformative half-day workshop on student mental wellness for 30 principals and counselors from government schools in the Jaffna region. 'Revyv’, an AI-powered mental health management app developed by the Infotech students and powered by Carelabs was the highlight of the event.