Technical Event
Janta High School, Jitutoli Students Visit Don
Bosco Technical Institute – A Wake-up Call for Skills Awareness in Schools
A group of students from Classes 9 and 10 of Janta High School, Jitutoli visited Don Bosco
Technical Institute (DBTI), Okhla, Principal of DBTI, who warmly invited the students to
experience the campus and learn about opportunities beyond school education.
A group of 58 students and 10 staff members from Janta High School, Jitutoli, Block–Bano,
District–Simdega, Jharkhand, visited Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI), Okhla, as part of
their Delhi–Agra educational tour. The visit was facilitated by Fr. Noble George, Principal
of DBTI, who invited the group to experience the institute and learn about the wide range of
technical and skill development opportunities available to young people.
During the interactive session, Fr. Noble George introduced the students to the concept of
Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), the various technical courses offered, and the career
possibilities after ITI and after Class 12. The students also toured the DBTI campus and
workshops, gaining first-hand insight into how technical education prepares youth for
meaningful employment.
Fr. Principal also shared with them various Government schemes in skilling and
entrepreneurship, including initiatives of the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE), highlighting how these programs aim to promote employability and
self-reliance among India’s youth.
It became evident through discussions that many of the visiting students were unaware of
skill development pathways endorsed by the Government of India, including the National Skill
Qualification Framework (NSQF) and the skill subjects introduced under NEP 2020. Despite the
focus of Samagra Shiksha and NEP 2020, and the national target under SATHAQ for 50% of
schools to offer skill-based learning by 2030, awareness and implementation remain limited,
especially in rural and semi-urban contexts.
“The students were bright, curious, and eager to learn, yet uninformed about the
opportunities available through vocational and technical education. This reflects a serious
gap in career guidance and skills awareness at the school level,” said Fr. Noble George,
Principal, DBTI.
Challenges in Implementing Skill Education
08th October 2025
Janta High School, Jitutoli
Key Features
1. Limited Awareness
Students and teachers often lack clear information
about technical education pathways and their benefits.
2. Infrastructure Gaps
Many schools lack workshops, labs, or trained
instructors for skill-based subjects.
3. Cultural Perception
: Vocational education is often undervalued
compared to academic streams.
4. Policy Implementation
Despite NEP 2020 and Samagra Shiksha’s emphasis,
school-level action remains inconsistent.
Despite NEP 2020 and Samagra Shiksha’s emphasis, school-level action remains inconsistent.
- School–Skill Centre Collaboration: Linking local schools with nearby Don Bosco Technical
Institutes for exposure visits and short-term training.
- Career Guidance and Awareness Drives: Conducting regular sessions for students, parents,
and teachers to promote skill-based career options.
- Teacher Capacity Building: Equipping educators to integrate vocational subjects
effectively.
- Model Demonstration Schools: Establishing pilot schools showcasing NEP-aligned skill
integration.
Through such collaborations, Don Bosco continues its mission of “Educating for Life and
Livelihood,” empowering India’s youth with skills, dignity, and opportunities for a
sustainable future.
