The Department of Mechanical Engineering, under the supervision of Prof. Homeshwar Nagpure, Prof Anthony Augustine, Prof. Sandhya Umare, and 3rd Semester Class counsellor Prof. Atul Kumar Saxena, organised an industrial visit to Shivam Foods, Umred Road, Nagpur, on 13th August 2024. Fifty-six students of the 3rd semester participated in the visit.

"Shivam Foods" manufactures Parle-G biscuits and cookies in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

The students were given an orientation session about the industry profile through a video documentary, which also detailed the production process steps. Later, Mr. Ajay Petkar of Shivam Foods guided the students through the plant gallery during the visit. The students had the opportunity to witness every step of the process, from mixing the ingredients to making dough, moulding, heating, cooling, and packaging at the plant.

The visit was a unique learning opportunity for the students, where their active participation was vital. It provided them with a comprehensive understanding of the automation and control of the food process industry. This firsthand experience, which they actively sought, enriched their knowledge and gave them a deeper insight into the industry's intricacies.