Gujarat Province JAAG (Jesuit Alumni Associations of Gujarat Province) concluded JAAG MILAN 2024 at Rosary Vadodara around 75 delegates across Gujarat participated with theme of EVOLVE & EMPOWER, Building Legacy Together.

Padmashri Subharto Das CEO LIFE FOUNDATION was Chief guest who is also Rosarian & DJ Krishti was Guest of honour.

A very fruitful one this JAAG Milan was and our JAAG team led by President Jitesh Jariwala and Secretary Bhavin Vashi ( also our JAAI GC member from Gujarat Province ) and the dynamic PCA Fr Sudhir and hosts ROSA ( Rosary Baroda ) made it seamless and set new standards as well.

We have 19 associations and each one was represented and this made it all the more large and satisfying.

TOXA (The Old Xavirites' Association, Ahmedabad) organised Meet and Greet musical and dance evening on 27.07.2024 as a token of welcome to all staff and students who joined St. Xavier's College from this academic year 2024-25.

Investiture ceremony at St.Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad, Friday & Saturday: July 19 & 20.

The presence of the management, staff, students, alumni/ae, parents, benefactors and guests made it so much scared and fulfilling.

Welcoming Rev.Dr.Mariadoss SJ who has taken over as the Principal and Alumni Director of St.Joseph's College(Autonomus),Trichy.

He just completed 6 years term as principal of St.Xavier's College ,Palayamkottai.

Rev.Father was the the SZ Co-ordiantor of JAAI and he was the chief anchor for hosting the SZ congress of JAAI in St.Joseph's ,Trichy during the year 2012.

Bokaro Old Xaverians Alumni Trust Conducts Successful Free Medical Camp

On 14th July the Bokaro Old Xaverians Alumni Trust organized a free medical camp at Panda Multispeciality Hospital, providing essential healthcare services to those in need. The event saw an overwhelming response, with 185 patients registering for check-ups and receiving free medication worth Rs. 42,000.

The medical camp was a testament to the trust's commitment to giving back to the community and providing quality healthcare to those who require it most. The camp offered a range of medical services, including consultations and medication, completely free of cost.

We had an inspiring session with the CEO & co-founder of CarDekho Group @cardekhoindia Amit Jain, a trailblazing Autotech company in India.

Amit, a Shark from Shark Tank India Season 2, shared his journey from a Jaipur garage to creating a unicorn in under 15 years.

Alumni members gathered on Monday, 15th July, at St. Xavier's School, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur to learn from his visionary leadership and innovation in Autotech and beyond.

The session included a Q&A segment, where Amit's guidance helped shape the young minds in attendance.

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Contributed by Himanshu Sharma
National JAAI Governing Council

Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ, VC and Rev. Dr. Kiran Kotha SJ, Director AIMIT attended three days International conference organised by International Association of Jesuit Engineering and Science Schools from July 10-12 at XIM University, Bhuvaneshwar.

It was attended by participants from 11 Countries. Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ made a presentation on connecting Dots, mediation. This International conference would connect all our Jesuit Science Institutions all over the globe.

Dr. Nitesh Priya, former DOX President was honoured by the Times Now Group at the National Forum on Doctors' Day as the Inspiring Orthopedician of India.

The APX Blood Donation Drive ( Blood Bank partner Red Cross ) was organised on Saturday July 6th on the St.Xavier’s Loyola Hall Ahmedabad campus.

The alumni/ae, management, staff, parents, benefactors & students always raise hands to come forward for any activity & initiative of APX and/or the school ( though students can’t participate in this activity as only above 18 can donate blood ).

A fulfilling morning it was and an apt way to start activity year 2024-25.

Contributed by Shapath Shah
Former JAAI National President

WUJA Council Member Pradeep Kumar Madhavan has been unanimously elected National Council Member of Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) for the period 2024-2026.

He is an alumnus of Loyola Old Boys Alumni Association, Thiruvananthapuram/Trivandrum