Itanagar, Apr 19: The Career Guidance and Placement Cell of Don Bosco College Jollang here organized the DB Job Fair 2026 on Saturday, marking the first-ever job fair hosted by a private institution in Arunachal Pradesh.
The job fair was organized in collaboration with AIDA and Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DB-JPN), Dimapur, represented by Sebi Chacko. The initiative aimed to support unemployed youth and contribute to efforts to address unemployment in the state.
The programme began with an inaugural session, where Dr (Fr) Jose George welcomed the gathering, followed by the felicitation of the chief guest and recruiter representatives by the college authority.
Chief Guest Nyelam Nega, SP Naharlagun, lauded the initiative, describing it as a landmark effort by a private institution in the state. Emphasizing the need for a shift in mindset, he urged youth to treat all forms of employment—whether in the private or government sector—with equal respect, underscoring the principle that “work is worship.”
A total of 21 recruiters from within and outside the state participated in the fair. Hundreds of job seekers attended the event and appeared for interviews. The initiative marks a significant step towards promoting employment opportunities and addressing unemployment in Arunachal Pradesh.
Free medical camp: Meanwhile, the NSS Cell of Don Bosco College conducted a free medical camp at BPL Colony, Jollang, in collaboration with Ramakrishna Mission Hospital on Sunday, marking the conclusion of the NSS Cell's annual special camp, which ran from April 13 to 19.
A total of 71 patients benefited from the camp, receiving free consultations and medications. The medical team from RKMH was led by Dr Lito Ete, Medicine Specialist, and Dr Jyoti Kamda, Gynaecologist.