BIS #5708 NEW COURSES FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH


by brother Sanjay Ninama

KARJAT, DEC 5, 2018: Karjat-based Don Bosco Yuva Sanstha, a technical training institute for underprivileged youth in skills of fabrication, turning, fitting, welding, and air-conditioning repairs, added two new feathers to its conveyer belt of achievements, namely a two-wheeler mechanic course and a gas pipe technician class, to help empower youth.

Father Godfrey D’Souza, the Provincial of Mumbai province, Neera Asthana, the deputy general manager corporate communication and corporate social responsibility of Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL Company), Vinod Negi and Arvin from MGL team were present at the inauguration ceremony.

The students of Don Bosco technical institute organised a small programme for the guests. It began a welcome song followed by a dance. The Provincial then blessed the new gas pipe technician class, and Asthana cut the ribbon.

The two-wheeler trade was blessed by Father Manual Murzello, the Economer of the Mumbai province and the ribbon was cut by the Rector Father Anthony Santarita.

The Provincial then expressed his gratitude to the MGL Company for their financial support. “We have begun to celebrate Christmas here by sharing and helping each other,” Father D’Souza said.

Asthana then addressed the students saying that the aim is for youth to learn well and bear fruits in their life. “You have all the facilities provided here, make the best use of it,” Asthana said. After which, the principal expressed his words of gratitude to the Provincial and the MGL team for coming and making this event a successful one.