INDIA – Kotagiri: N-PEP 3.0 Concludes, Empowering Tribal Youth in the Nilgiris
(ANS – Kotagiri) – The valedictory ceremony of N-PEP 3.0 (Niraivu–Psychological Empowerment Programme) was held at Mount Don Bosco, marking the completion of a year-long initiative for the holistic development of tribal youth in the Nilgiri Hills. The programme benefited 75 students from 13 villages, focusing on mental well-being, life skills, and academic growth. Fr Ravi Aruldass, the director commended the participants for their dedication, while the chief guest, Fr Patrick Joji, emphasized the importance of study techniques and memory skills for academic empowerment. Fully sponsored by Fr Joseph Jeyaraj, SDB, and his family, the project reflects a strong commitment to supporting tribal students in Grades 8–12. Fr Jeyaraj also addressed the gathering through a message from Rome. The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates and expressions of gratitude to the trainers, sponsors, and the Salesian community.