St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangalore, which is stepping into the 144 th year, launched today on 2nd October 2023, Gandhi Jayanti day, an innovative 4 months duration Diploma Course in "Integrated Agriculture and Organic Farming Methods" at the 164 year old District Prison, Mangalore.

This would be followed by other trades in self employment to help the prison inmates earn a dignified and decent living after their release from prison.

The Principal Rev Dr Praveen Martis SJ and Director of the St Aloysius College Alumni Association SACAA, in his address explained about the objectives and Course content. He was accompied by Dr Alwyn D'Sa Registrar and also SACAA Executive Committee member, Prof.Edmund Frank JAAI Vice President who is actively involved with prison activities since the last ten years and Mr Glavin Rodrigues, Course Coordinator. All are Alumni of St Aloysius College.

Purely practicals' oriented classes 'do and learn type' will commence from tomorrow 3rd October 8.00 to 10.00 in the mornings Monday to Saturday.

The Superintendent of the District Prison Mr Obaleshappa who is the recipient of the President's Award for Excellce in Prison Administration and his Staff organised this event. Sri Ravindra M.Joshi, Principal and Sessions Judge and Chairman DLSA-DK and Smt. Shobha B.G. Senior Civil Judge and Member Secretary DLSA-D.K. graced the occasion and complimented St Aloysius College Principal and his team for initiating this innovative project inside the prison for the prison inmates and wished them every success.