THE RETREAT – DON BOSCO, (Salesian Post-Novitiate), Yercaud – 636 601, Salem Dt., Tamil Nadu, India.
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Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy
The Retreat – Don Bosco · Est. 1950 · Yercaud
Salesian Institute of Philosophy — Post-Novitiate Formation | Università Pontificia Salesiana, Rome
"Let Him Illumine Our Mind!" — Ṛg Veda 3.62.10 (Gāyatrī Mantra)
 UPS Rome Affiliated
 Diploma in Philosophy
Since 1950
Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy

Social Ministry

The Retreat community spearheads extensive social ministry through the Salem Pastoral Society (SPS) and the Shevaroy Hills Tribal Development Institute.
Social Ministry & Eco-Care: Community outreach and sustainable village development throughout the Shevaroy Hills.
Social Ministry & Eco-Care: Community outreach and sustainable village development throughout the Shevaroy Hills.

Tribal Livelihood & Organic Farming

Coffee plantation support, indigenous agriculture, nurseries, and sustainable livelihood programs for Malayali tribal farmers.

Women Empowerment & SHGs

Microfinance, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), leadership training, and annual Women's Day conventions across the mountain blocks.

Rural Healthcare Outreach

Regular medical camps, awareness sessions on hygiene, clean drinking water supply, and child nutrition initiatives.