The 120 novices are currently distributed as follows in their respective novitiates:
29 in Shillong;
16 in Kohima;
9 in Dhajea;
6 to Nashik;
13 in Hyderabad;
17 in Yellagiri;
26 in Padivayal Kerala;
1 in Bangladesh;
3 in Sri Lanka.
The novices will make their first professions on May 24, will continue for the others on May 31, June 30, August 15 and September 8.
Currently the 12 Provinces of the South Asia Region have a total of more than 2,800 Salesians.
Source: Don Bosco India