ABOUT House

Began
1934
Canonical Erection
25/02/1938
Patron
St. John Bosco
Diocese
Krishnagar

HISTORY

Shortly after the Salesians arrived in Kolkata, they extended their presence into surrounding areas, engaging with Bengali language and culture. For instance, in Krishnagar, a Don Bosco institution was established in 1928, initially managing the primary school of Sts. Peter and Paul, which later evolved into a High School in 1951. In 1964, the school was formally transferred to the Salesians by Rt. Rev. Louis Morrow, the then Bishop of Krishnagar.

In 1969, Fr. Thomas Lopez initiated a workshop to equip students for employment opportunities, eventually evolving into the Don Bosco Technical School in affiliation with the NCVT, offering carpentry, mechanical, and tailoring courses. Additional ventures such as a poultry farm and agricultural farm were launched in 1972 to support boarding facilities, although they gradually declined due to a lack of trained Salesian personnel in agriculture.

Presently, the institution provides education up to Class XII, with the Technical School offering formal and non-formal trades leading to government-recognized ITI certification. It trains individuals in various skills like fitting, turning, grinding, welding, and tailoring, with computer education introduced in 2002. Facilities include a boarding house for 171 boys, an orphanage housing around 30 boys, and an Association of Past Pupils. Furthermore, since 2005, a few apostolic boys have found temporary placement here.

In 2016, Don Bosco expanded its offerings by opening an English Medium School.

Address - Don Bosco Youth Centre Krishnagar PO., Nadia Dt. W. Bengal 741 101
Mission

of the House

youth

young at risk (yar)

parish

formation

boardings and hostels

oratory

technical institutions

youth

young at risk (yar)

schools

parish

community development

formation

boardings and hostels

oratory

technical institutions