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various industrial as well as research organizations. Students have visited various

organizations like Gauribidanur Radio Observatory, Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC),

Mayas Food Factory, Sandal soap factory, Sartorius Biotech, Rourkela Steel plant, Anthem
Biosciences, Forensic Science Laboratories, and the like.

Evidence of Success:
The outcomes are practical knowledge, appreciation of learnings in lecture classes, concept of

movement of center of gravity of aircraft. They are found to be effective in enhancing self-

development, social and cultural development and teamwork and leadership. It enhances
personal efficiency. It has enabled cohesiveness, and receptiveness to learning.

Students were given an opportunity to visit the factory of the famous “Tiger Beer” and were

given an in-depth on how the beer is prepared, stored and then distributed. The government of
Singapore is popular for its efficiency. One of the most efficient processes that the government

carries out is the recycling of their own water. New water plant is a centre which recycles all
the water in Singapore. The students were also part of learning sessions in two Universities.

The first session in the Management Development Institute of Singapore which broadened the

students perspective on some innovative marketing techniques. The second session was
hosted by the Singapore Management University and the students were given an insight into

the core of leadership based on Jack Welsh’s principles and practices. It provided student’s
wholesome exposure to different cultures all while providing a global perspective that helped

put their learning into practice. Students visited the plants of BMW and Mercedes where they

saw the automated assembly line and other stages of an automobile manufacturing process.
The outcomes are:

● Provides an exposure to students about the practical working environment in

industries.
● Helps in bridging the gap between classroom theoretical learning and in a real-life

industry environment.

● Students found it easy to select relevant organizations for their organizational study
assignments.

● Using the case study approach included in the visit brings out critical thinking among

students.
● It is rightly said that “See & know'' is better than ‘read & learn’. Students have got a

real feel of the company's working after this visit.

● They got a chance to transfer their theoretical knowledge to practical implications.
● Industrial visits even help students to understand concepts of the subjects learnt in a

better fashion.

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