As part of the project of Computer Literacy and Skilling sponsored by Knorr-Bremse Global Care, a course in Conversational English for students residing in the neighbourhood of Rasquinha Don Bosco Technical Training Centre was begun from January 2026 . The number of students who successfully completed the course was 11 (3 boys and 8 girls).

 The students were taught basic computer skills (Paint, Word, Excel and Powerpoint) by the computer instructor, Mr Lakish Ramchiary. They were also taught how to use online apps (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms). They attended sessions on Awareness of Cyber Threats and Value Education.

Exams were conducted in each of the different software packages and certificates were awarded to the successful students .

As part of the project of Computer Literacy and Skilling sponsored by Knorr-Bremse Global Care, a batch of 25 technical students (16 boys, 9 girls) at Rasquinha Don Bosco Technical Training Centre began the computer course in June 2025. 

The students were taught basic computer skills (Paint, Word, Excel and Powerpoint) by the computer instructor, Mr Lakish Ramchiary. They were also taught how to use online apps (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms). They attended sessions on Awareness of Cyber Threats and Value Education.

Exams were conducted for the students in each of the different software packages. Certification was held for the students of the technical course on 14th November, 2025.

The community of Don Bosco, Chakan had celebrated the Certification day and farewell for CNC basic Programming batch of June 2021 to January  2022 on 20^th January. It was a great excitement to have this day celebrated and be grateful for the gift of 19 students who had successfully completed their six months training.

The principal of the institute Fr Briston Britto  along with his staff invited Fr Ivon Rodrigues and the sisters from St. Ann’s Bhavan (neighbouring community) as honored guest for the event. The students felicitated Fr Ivan and the sisters. The program began with lighting of the lamp, Mr Sanket Wable the CNC instructor invited Fr Ivan, Sr Pricila, Sr Georgis, Sr Jeeta and Mr Akash one of the CNC students to light the lamb.

All the students received their certificates on the completion of their training successfully and been placed in the industries for work experience. Among them all the boys have been placed in Himalaya industries, and the girls are placed in Venkatesh Auto Mobile, Pvt. Ltd. Most of them were invited to share their experiences they had during their training in Don Bosco. They came forward and shared their view on their stay in Don Bosco and St Ann’s and about their training in CNC basic programming. They shared that they had been grateful for the things they have received and cherished in their day to day life in Don Bosco, especially from their instructor and the Salesians.

Along with these students Mr. Wable also called all the honored guests to give their wishes to all the students as they venture out into the industries.

At the end Fr Briston was invited to give the vote of thanks, he thanked everyone for their contribution towards these students and last he thanked the students for their presence and being a part of the institute. The program ended with photo shoot and snacks.

For the first time, some of the students from Don Bosco ITI, Chinchwad, Pune, participated in the Skill competition held at the Pune district level, on 5th January, 2019 at Aundh ITI and at PCMC Morwadi ITI where they had to showcase their skills and talents of their respective trades. It was organized by the Association of Non – Government ITI Skill competition.

It’s a matter of pride for the institute that Shilpa Ohol of Draughtsman trade (2016-18 batch) bagged the coveted first rank and Stanford Pinto of current Mechanical Motor Vehicle (2nd year) won the second position.

The following students from the institute, Vivek Shinde (Electrician trade), Keskar Balu (Welder) and Prakash Madyate (Fitter) also participated in the competition.

Rev. Fr. Lester Fernandes, the director, appreciated the initiative and effort taken by Mr. Mayur Deshmukh, the Principal of the ITI section, and the staff and congratulated the winners. Brother Damodar, the principal of the NSDC section gave away the certificates.

The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS), Chinchwad celebrated International Women’s Day on 15-March at Don Bosco premises in Chinchwad. About 250 women participated in this programme held under the aegis of ‘AXA health risk reduction project’ supported by AXA business services. 

The programme was graced by: Advocate Vaishali Kalbhor (Ward Counsellor), Dr Menakshi Suryavanshi (Principal-Geetamata School), Ms Manisha Habane (SP-Traffic Police), Ms Vaishali Maharkar (Associate Manager-Accenture), Ms Sayantani Deb (Team Lead –Accenture) and Br Damodar Wankhede (Principal-Don Bosco Institute). 

The guests inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. This was followed by a silent play by the students of Don Bosco ITI on ‘Beti Bachao and Beti Padao’. Br Damodar shared his views on the need for women to take up technical and industrial training for their empowerment. This was followed with the felicitation of the successful women entrepreneurs who started their business after getting trained under this project. The women entrepreneurs also shared their experiences and success stories with the audience. 

This was followed by the keynote address by the guests. Advocate Vaishali spoke on the topic of ‘modern women’ and touched upon how the women are getting into new ventures and creating their place in this society. Dr Menakshi spoke on the topic of education and changing value system. She highlighted the role of parents especially mother in gender equality and safety of girls in society. The students of ‘tailoring’ classes enthralled the audience with their catwalk. The programme ended with the vote of thanks by the staff and snacks were served to all.