DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS

1. Industrial Visit

Industrial Tour 2019 – Haldia Petro Chemical Ltd, Haldia Plant

Date: 13th February, 2019

Batch: 2018 - 2020

Industrial Tour was organized on 13th Feb’2019 this year. Industrial visits for MBA students are organized

primarily for value added learning and bridging the gap between theoretical input and practical learning in a

real life environment. This year the students of MBA visited the factory of Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd., at

Haldia along with the faculty members and representatives from placement cell.

Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd is a modern naphtha based Petrochemical Complex located 125 kms from

Kolkata, at Haldia, A symbol of industrial resurgence in West Bengal, HPL has led the economic growth of

the region by propelling significant investments in downstream processing industries, which generate huge

employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled workers. The students had the opportunity to gain the

first hand information of the entire production process. The objective was to familiarize with various aspects

of plant operation viz., materials handling, productive maintenance, waste management, quality control

management etc. Besides, practical learning through interaction with senior managers and gaining insight

on working methods and employment practices were great enablers. Apart from these the day long

program offered lot of fun and frolic along with developing maturity and professionalism amongst the

students for their holistic development.

Photo 1: Starting the journey – Industrial Visit to HPCL

Photo 2: Faculty members & students before boarding the bus to HPCL

Photo 3: Student & Faculty group photograph outside HPCL Main Entry Gate

Photo 4: Faculty members and Placement team in front of HPCL Main Gate

Industrial Tour 2018 – Exide Industries Ltd

Date: 21st February, 2018

Batch: 2017 – 2019

For more than six decades, Exide has been one of India's most reliable brands, enjoying unrivalled

reputation and recall. A leader in packaged power technology, Exide today is India's largest storage battery

company that has constant emphasis on innovation, extensive geographic footprint and steady technology

up-gradations with global business partners to be a distinct frontrunner in the lead-acid storage batteries

space for both automotive and industrial applications.

Students of 1st Year MBA had an opportunity to visit the Haldia Manufacturing facility of Exide Industries

Ltd. on 21st February, 2018. The industrial visit included a total of 40 students accompanied by 5 faculty

members of the department. It was a great learning experience for the students, who acquired valuable

inputs and insights of the cutting edge, internationally benchmarked battery manufacturing technology,

material and equipment handling facilities, maintenance and waste management operations and real life

working process in complex job environment.

Photo 1: Exide Industries Ltd., Haldia Plant

Photo 2: Starting the Industrial Visit to Exide Industries Ltd.

Photo 3: Student & Faculty Group at Exide Industries Ltd., Haldia Plant

Photo 4: Student attending PPT session at Exide Industries Ltd., Haldia Plant

Photo 5: Interaction session at Exide Industries Ltd., Haldia Plant

2. Departmental Excursion

Departmental Excursion 2019 – Kalimpong, Darjeeling & Mirik

Dates: 10 – 15 January, 2019

The students of MBA along with some faculty members headed for a five day (10-15 Jan’ 2019) sojourn in the lap of nature for self-exploration and developing a holistic perspective. Away from the din and bustle of the city, the students visited few exotic places nestled in the Himalayan region. The first stop was Kalimpong. The picturesque town sitting on a ridge overlooking the Teesta River. The excursion team visited Buddhist Monastery for mental peace and tranquility. The trekking to Deolo Hilltop and enjoying a panoramic view of the valley was real rejuvenation of the battered urban mind. The next stop was Mirik, en route to Darjeeling. Boating in Mirik Lake was infact a diadem of serenity! Darjeeling the ‘Queen of the Hills’ was a visual treat. The breathtaking view of snow clad Mt. Kanchenjunga belittled all with its magnanimity.

All were ready, early in the morning scoffing down a quick sandwich and slurping a milkshake to visit the Zoo & Rock Garden. Before that, the students got up in the wee hours to have an experience of life time - the Sun rise at Tiger Hill. The winding road at Batasia Loop on the way to Ghoom Monastery mesmerized the young soul. The students along with the faculty returned to Kolkata via Siliguri. The trip was instrumental in augmenting the camaraderie among students.

Photo 1: Sunrise from Tiger Hill View Point

Photo 2: Sunrise from Tiger Hill View Point

Photo 3: Students & Faculty group – near Deolo, Kalimpong

Photo 4: Heritage Himalayan Queen – Toy train, Darjeeling

Photo 5: Tea gardens en-route Mirik

Photo 6: Students Group – near Deolo, Kalimpong

Photo 7: Faculty members accompanying the Excursion trip

Departmental Excursion 2018 – Sikkim

Dates – 17 – 22 April, 2018

The words by Walcott stand in glory even today. To help students appreciate the diverse work cultures, crafts, heritage and simple life patterns along with the lush-green bounty of the snow-clad mountains in the backdrop of mystique landscape, the department conducted the annual excursions for its MBA students on the onset of summer, in April 2018 to the landlocked state – Sikkim. The emerald green Teesta rippling alongside, the mighty Buddha enshrined at Samdruptse, the Rhododendron blossoms, the religious Chardham, the picturesque Temi tea garden, numerous gushing waterfalls and the young, energetic boys and girls – made memoirs to be cherished.

With all the bustle and chatter, such excursions have always been a rejuvenating experience for the students because apart from fun and frolic, it seeks to develop team-spirit, leadership skills,

organizing skills, assertiveness and group interactions. The objective is to provide a learning environment in an outbound setting where the students learn discipline with sensitivity. Creative activities, nature trails, treasure hunts, thrill learning, fun games and camp fires are appealing dimensions of these excursions—the perfect base for confidence building, team learning and personality development.

Photo 1: Students in Ravangla, Sikkim

Photo 2: Ravangla Sightseeing - Chardham

Photo 3: Tourist attraction - Samdruptse, Sikkim

Photo 4: Students enjoying River Rafting