As the whole world is witnessing dynamic situations and moving forward to adapting to a new situation post-pandemic. Don Bosco Tech Society, as a team has embraced a theme ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’ is also looking forward to adapting to the changing scenario, during and post-pandemic. It called for meetings of the stakeholders on different days.

The meeting was organized by Don Bosco Tech Society for the center heads of the Salesian Province of New Delhi (INN) on July 22, 2020. The participants were as following:

1. Fr. George Mathew (Executive Director)
2. Fr. Joseph Elavanal (Director, DBSM)
3. Fr. V M Thomas (Director, Planning & Development)
4. Br. CJ Tom (Technical Commission, Delhi Province)
5. Fr. Punit Kujur (Principal, Don Bosco Yuva Kendra, Najafgarh)
6. Fr. Reji Tom Antony (Director, Don Bosco Navjeevan Center, Chandigarh)
7. Fr. Nobel George (Principal, Don Bosco ITI Institute, Kokar)
8. Fr. P James Jainiwas, Rector, Don Bosco Center, Jumaikela)
9. Mr. Stanley Jones (Chief Operating Officer)
10. Regional Managers (North, South, East & North East)
11. Department Heads (MIS, Finance & Placement at National Office)
12. State Teams (Punjab, Delhi, UP, Jharkhand & Chattisgarh)

The purpose of this meeting was to evaluate the ground reality and to take cognizance step for the future. As we all know, that the whole world is in a standstill due to Covid-19. In a situation like this, the perception of the skill ecosystem has completely changed and is changing day by day. This meeting was held precisely to discuss and come up with possibilities.

In the first place, the center heads were informed about the milestones achieved since the beginning of lockdown. The initiatives, cumulatively taken were briefed to them. How Don Bosco Tech has switched to virtual/online, and the access will be given to the BoonFace to the center heads which will give them access to information about the center on the tip of their figure. The participants were also introduced to a new feature on BoonFace i.e. ‘the student portal’ to all the center heads and state teams.

In the meantime, the center heads also shared their experiences of their respective centers and came up with articulate suggestions to move ahead in the days to come. It was not pleasant news to share those dreary days are ahead since some of the funding partners have taken the back seat stating lack of employment generation in the market.   

The organizers thanked the center heads and state teams for taking their time out and participating in it and sharing their ideas and suggestions. Thus, making the process more smooth.