TAKEAWAYS OF THE 7TH NECDBS AT SHILLONG – PROVINCE AND NATIONAL PRIORITIES
12 Nov 2025
TAKEAWAYS OF THE 7TH NECDBS AT SHILLONG – PROVINCE AND NATIONAL PRIORITIES
INH PROVINCE (Hyderabad)
Province Takeaways:
•Move towards a centralized system of operation with external audits of all schools.
•Ensure that the four dimensions of Youth Ministry are integrated and implemented in all educational institutions.
•Strengthen the implementation of Project Carte Blanche across schools.
•Provide greater emphasis on the formation of Principals and Vice-Principals, focusing on both attitude and aptitude.
•Adopt and implement a comprehensive Green Policy at all institutional levels.
National Priority:
•Promote the digital transformation of education through sustained teacher training and digital capacity building.
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ING PROVINCE (Guwahati)
Province Takeaways:
•Organize more mentoring workshops for teachers and educators.
•Position Don Bosco Tech Society (DBTS) as a hub for skill education within the province.
•Foster transparency and accountability in administration.
•Ensure the implementation of a Child Protection Policy across schools.
•Update ourselves on the needs, perspectives, and culture of Gen Z and Gen Alpha learners.
•Introduce induction programmes on the Salesian Preventive System and Salesian Pedagogy for all staff.
National Priority:
•Establish a national animation team to conduct comprehensive formation and mentoring sessions across provinces.
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IND PROVINCE (Dimapur)
Province Takeaways:
•Develop a structured documentation system, with a designated person responsible.
•Introduce a centralized ERP system (both online and offline) for administrative efficiency.
•Strengthen the training and formation of school principals.
National Priority:
•Facilitate animation programmes on the Salesian Preventive System across provinces.
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INN PROVINCE (New Delhi)
Province Takeaways:
•Commit to active participation in the Green Alliance initiative.
•Prioritize mentorship programmes for principals and teachers on well-being and mental health.
National Priority:
•Strengthen collaboration under the Green Alliance movement for ecological responsibility.
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INT PROVINCE (Trichy)
Province Takeaways:
•Continue the Salesian legacy of transformation to remain relevant in modern education.
•Promote lay collaboration as a visible and effective reality in schools.
•Move towards centralized administration for greater efficiency.
•Implement a strong Green Policy aligned with Integral Ecology.
•Ensure full implementation of the Child Protection Policy.
National Priority:
•Use our Salesian educational legacy as a foundation for transformative action.
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INC PROVINCE (Kolkata)
Province Takeaways:
•Implement the Child Rights Policy effectively in all institutions.
•Strengthen protection of women in the workplace.
•Reinforce the Green Policy at school and community levels.
National Priority:
•Focus on teacher well-being through training and the creation of a positive school ambience.
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INK PROVINCE (Bangalore)
Province Takeaways:
•Build transformative schools that are green and digitally empowered.
•Develop Green School models with sustainability at the core.
•Promote Hybrid Classrooms for flexible learning.
•Establish comprehensive School Wellness programmes.
National Priority:
•Implement hybrid learning models in alignment with NEP 2020.
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INP PROVINCE (Panjim)
Province Takeaways:
•Develop Green Campuses, embracing greenery as a ministry.
•Foster commonality and collaboration among institutions for uniformity in functioning.
•Enhance quality and excellence in education, integrating technology meaningfully.
National Priority:
•Promote value-based education, forming valuable people with strong moral foundations.
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INM PROVINCE (Chennai)
Province Takeaways:
•Encourage frequent sharing of learning experiences at the provincial level.
•Inspire members to step out of comfort zones and embrace innovation.
•Treat the Green Alliance not just as an activity, but as a transformative audit-driven initiative.
•Create a strategic plan for efficient use of technology.
National Priority:
•Establish a national think tank for upskilling lay leaders and young Salesians in educational innovation.
IMB PROVINCE (Mumbai)
Province Takeaways:
•Strengthen networking with lay professionals and organizations.
•Enhance the Economer’s intervention in school administration and accountability.
•Implement diverse approaches to the Child Protection Policy.
•Introduce wellness programmes for principals and teachers.
•Balance technological advancement with human intelligence.
National Priority:
•Prepare a national directory of qualified resource persons for school animation and training.
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INS PROVINCE (Shillong)
Province Takeaways:
•Develop and implement a common ERP system for all schools in the province.
•Strengthen mentoring skills among principals, vice-principals, teachers, and collaborators.
•Reinforce the Salesian Preventive System in every aspect of school life.
•Promote innovative approaches to student engagement—learning by doing.
•Deepen commitment to the Green Alliance.
National Priority:
•Accelerate digital transformation and hybrid learning initiatives across Don Bosco Schools in South Asia.