Introduction

Introduction
DON BOSCO was a person fully alive and "madly" in love with the young. He was born in a very poor family of farmers. With unshakable faith - in God, in himself and in the innate goodness present in every human being - he rose above discouraging and adverse circumstances and situations. He wanted to share his conviction of the ever-present possibility of a better future with every youth of the world, especially the poorer and the less-privileged. Many of his contemporaries thought him to be a 'Mad Man' because his Ideas, Works and Methodology were far ahead of his times. To keep alive his Project for the Youth of the world, he gathered around him a dedicated group of people whom he called Salesians. Today, Salesians work in over 128 countries of the world equipping people, especially the Youth, with Skills, Strength of Character and Optimism, to cope with the Challenges and Opportunities thrown up by the modern world.

BOSCO EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (BEADS)
BEADS is a Registered Charitable Society with Minority status, formed in Uttar Pradesh by the Salesians of Don Bosco belonging to the Province of New Delhi with the sole purpose of interpreting and actualizing the Dream of Don Bosco for needy Youth. The name itself signifies the mission and vision of the Society: EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT.

The SOCIAL ACTION DEPARTMENT of BEADS:
presently reaches out to 72 villages spread out in 3 Revenue Blocks. Interventions include Self Help Groups; Women's Groups; Training in Capacity Building; Movements to eradicate prevalent evils like Caste System, Dowry and Child Marriage; Health Awareness; TB Eradication; Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) of the Physically Challenged; Treatment and care of Polio affected Children; Adult Literacy Programs; Balwadis for pre-primary children, Nutrition Supplementation, Sponsorship of School-going children; Self Employment and Entrepreneurship...

DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, MOHAN-LALGANJ, came into existence as response of the Salesians to the keenly-felt need of a Vocational Training Institute that can cater to YOUTH FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. DBTI is a unit of Bosco Educational And Development Society.
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has adopted some of the trades run by the Institute. SIDBI is expected to collaborate further in the field of Micro-Financing, Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship Development.

AIM OF THE INSTITUTE:
The aim of the Institute is to provide YOUTH with quality Vocational Training in relevant trades. The training is Job-Oriented with extra stress on Practical Training in well set-up Workshops. Since the aim of the Institute is to benefit youth from any and every strata of life, it offers courses to suit any aptitude and level of educational qualification keeping pace with the demands of the job market.

METHODOLOGY:
The Method of Education followed is the system perfected by Don Bosco. It is based on REASON, RELIGION, LOVING KINDNESS, HEALTHY CONVICTION, SELF-CONFIDENCE, FRATERNAL CORRECTION, A LOVING RESPECT FOR ELDERS AND TEACHERS, LOVE OF ONE'S MOTHERLAND AND CULTURE, DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON, DIGNITY OF LABOR, and above all LOVE OF GOD AND NEIGHBOUR. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION is Hindi and English.

THE INSTITUTE PREPARES STUDENTS FOR:
DON BOSCO CERTIFICATE AND NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPEN SCHOOLING (VOC), DELHI CERTIFICATE. (FOR WELDING, AUTOMOBILE, 2-WHEELER ME¬CHANIC, FURNITURE FABRICATION, PLUMBING AND AC & REFRIGERATION TRADES, ONLY DON BOSCO CERTIFICATE IS AWARDED.)

ADMISSION & WITHDRAWAL:

• Admission is open to BOYS and GIRLS having minimum Academic Qualification required for the particular Trade.
• Applicants may be called for interview or test as deemed necessary. Admission is entirely at the discretion of the Management.
• Parent/Guardian together with the Trainee is required to sign an agreement that his/her ward would abide by the Rules of the Institute. The Parent/Guardian, who is responsible for the Trainee must introduce him/her to the Principal.
• At the time of admission, Admission Fee and Training Fee for 3 months will have to be deposited. This amount is Non-Refundable. Balance amount could be given in a maximum of 3 installments. NIOS Fees (Prospectus, Admission & Examination), will have to be submitted as and when required by NIOS.
• A month's notice is required to withdraw a trainee from the Institute. No Leaving Certificate will be issued unless applied for in writing by the Parent/Guardian and until all dues are cleared.
• There is no prescribed Uniform for Trainees. All are expected to be properly and decently dressed.

GENERAL RULES AND DISCIPLINE:

• Special attention is given to high standard of Morality and Discipline. Parents and Guardians are requested to collaborate with the Institute by insisting with their wards upon Regular Attendance, Punctuality. Personal Cleanliness and Proper Behavior.
• Irregular Attendance, Habitual Idleness, Habitual Unsatisfactory Work, Disobedience, Disrespect towards Teachers and Unbecoming Conduct (in or outside the Institute) will render a Trainee liable to be DISMISSED at any time. In this matter THE PRINCIPAL'S DECISION IS FINAL.
• Trainees are expected to take part in all the activities of the Institute.
• Use of Tobacco products or any Intoxicating Substance is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
• Trainees are responsible for safe custody of Books and Belongings.
• Any DAMAGE or LOSS of the property of the Institute must be made good by the Trainee con¬cerned.
• Every precaution is taken to avoid ACCIDENTS. Institution will not be responsible for any INJURY to the Trainee in case of any accident. If necessary hospitalization may be done even before Parent/Guardian can be informed.
• No OBJECTIONABLE LITERATURE should be brought to the Institute.
• In matters of PASS and FAIL, the DECISION OF THE PRINCIPAL IS FINAL. There is no provision for Re-Examination.
• Every Trainee is OBLIGED to behave in a spirit of BROTHERHOOD with every other Trainee and avoid unhealthy relationships and friendships.
• Every Trainee should have STUDENT IDENTITY CARD and INSTITUTE DIARY and bring them daily to class.

REGULARITY RECORD:

• In case of absence, the reason should be written in the Institute Diary and duly signed by the Parent/Guardian and counter-signed by the Principal/Superintendent before entering the Class/Workshop.
  Late-comers too will have their Diaries countersigned by Principal/Superintendent, before en¬tering Class/ Work-shop.
• Parent/Guardian should sign Progress Reports regularly
• Trainees, who do not have at least 85% Annual Attendance, may not be allowed to appear for Final Examination.

EXAMINATIONS:
ASSESSMENTS are conducted MONTHLY and GROSS MARKS obtained will be considered for the FINAL RESULT

TRAINING HOURS:
Monday to Friday ... 08.00 am to 04.00 PM
Saturday ... 08.00 am to 1 2.00 noon

HOSTEL FACILITIES:

• Limited Hostel Accommodation is available in well-furnished Hostels, both for Boys and Girls.
• The Trainees themselves manage the Mess and share the Expenses.
• The Trainees also see to the cleanliness of the Hostels and premises.
• Admission to the Hostels is granted only on con¬dition that the Trainee is willing to abide by the Rules & Regulations of the hostel and directives of the management.
• If a Trainee's behavior is found to be detrimental to other inmates, he or she may be asked to leave the Hostel at any time. In this matter, the decision of the Director of the Institute is final.