By C. M. Paul
Ahmedabad, July 28, 2026: Don Bosco Tech Society has been honoured with the PRISM Award 2026 for its outstanding contribution to logistics skill development and youth employability in India’s Western Region.
The recognition came during the PRISM Awards ceremony at Le Meridien, Ahmedabad, organised by the Logistics Sector Skill Council.
Receiving the award on behalf of the organisation, Father George Mathew, Executive Director of Don Bosco Tech Society, said:
“This honour is a tribute to the collective efforts of our Salesian institutions, trainers, project teams, placement personnel, funding partners and employers. It reinforces our mission of enabling disadvantaged young people to access meaningful employment and build lives of dignity, independence and hope.”
Building Skills, Creating Pathways
The citation commended Don Bosco Tech for creating an industry‑ready workforce and sustainable career pathways for young people from rural, tribal, urban and underserved communities.
Don Bosco Tech’s training programmes span logistics, warehousing, e‑commerce, transport, retail, finance and office support.
Courses include Warehouse Packer, E‑commerce Team Lead, Courier and Logistics, Agri‑Warehouse Supervisor, Commercial and Light Motor Vehicle Driver, Office Assistant, Accounts Executive, Automotive and Retail roles — all aligned with industry requirements.
PRISM Awards
The PRISM Awards (Powering Recognition: India’s Skill Movement) celebrate institutions and organisations that have made significant contributions to workforce readiness and skill development across India.
This year’s awards also recognised Adani Skill Development Centre, Tata Power Skill Development Institute, Tata Indian Institute of Skills, JBS Academy, IISFT Skills and Skillocareer.
National Footprint
Founded in 2006, Don Bosco Tech Society is a network of Salesian institutions dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth through vocational training and employment support.
With centres across India, DB Tech has become one of the country’s largest skill‑development initiatives, focusing on sectors such as logistics, retail, automotive, hospitality, and IT.
Over the last 20 years, DB Tech has trained nearly 480,000 youth across 764 centres in 29 states, with a consistent 72–73% placement rate.
More than 350,000 young people have secured jobs, moving from insecure informal work to structured careers. Its outreach spans 175 skill domains — from warehouse packers and drivers to emerging roles in electric vehicles and AI data analysis.
Poverty Eradication Mission
As part of Don Bosco India’s poverty eradication campaign, DB Tech’s employment generation has been a cornerstone.
By equipping disadvantaged youth with market‑ready skills and linking them to sustainable jobs, the initiative has directly contributed to lifting families out of poverty.
Many graduates have become breadwinners, enabling access to education, healthcare, and housing for their households.
Voices of Change
For alumni, the impact is deeply personal. “I was working as a daily wage labourer with no security.
After completing the logistics training at DB Tech, I now work as a warehouse supervisor in Pune. My children go to school, and we live with dignity,” shared Ramesh Kumar, a graduate from Bihar.
From the tribal belts of Chhattisgarh, Sunita Ekka recalled: “I had no exposure to modern industries. DB Tech trained me in courier logistics, and today I work with a national delivery company. My earnings support my siblings’ education, and I feel proud to contribute to my community.”
In Kerala, Joseph Mathew, trained in automotive skills, said: “I was unemployed for months after college. DB Tech gave me practical training, and now I work as a service advisor in a leading automobile firm. My career has stability, and my family has hope.”
From the Northeast, Mary Lalthanzami of Mizoram shared: “I joined DB Tech’s e‑commerce programme. Today, I manage online operations for a retail chain in Aizawl. It has changed how people in my village see women’s careers.”
And in Delhi’s urban slums, Imran Khan reflected: “I was drifting between odd jobs. DB Tech trained me as an office assistant, and now I work in a finance company. I can plan for my future and help my parents live with dignity.”
Movement for Dignity
These voices from across India illustrate how DB Tech’s mission is not just about skill training but about transforming lives. Each testimony is a reminder that behind the statistics are young men and women who have broken cycles of poverty, gained confidence, and become role models in their communities.
The PRISM Award, therefore, is not only a recognition of institutional excellence but also a celebration of thousands of journeys from uncertainty to dignity — journeys that embody Don Bosco’s vision of hope and empowerment for India’s youth.