Kanakapura, 17 October 2025: The Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), successfully organised an industrial visit to the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), Kanakapura, under the Spark Club initiative of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The visit provided students with hands-on exposure to modern dairy processing operations, quality control mechanisms, and cooperative management practices, fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable industrial development.

The visit was organised as part of the Student Orientation Programme – 2025, aligning with the University’s commitment to experiential and applied learning. Thirty-one students, accompanied by faculty coordinator Dr Raghu N and Dr Hannah Jesi Rani, participated in the visit. The program aimed to bridge theoretical knowledge with industrial applications while promoting awareness of sustainability, hygiene, and process efficiency within the dairy sector.

Students were given a guided tour of the KMF facility, where they observed various stages of milk processing – including collection, pasteurisation, packaging, and distribution. They gained valuable insights into automation, quality assurance techniques, and cooperative management systems that underpin KMF’s contribution to rural development and food security.

Through active interaction with KMF officials and technical experts, students learned about the integration of technology in dairy operations and the socio-economic significance of cooperative models in empowering rural farmers. The initiative also contributed to advancing awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Reflecting on the experience, Dr Raghu N, Coordinator of the Spark Club, remarked: “The KMF industrial visit exemplified how experiential learning can shape students’ understanding of technology, sustainability, and social impact. Observing the cooperative model in action helped students appreciate the balance between industrial innovation and community empowerment.”

Students expressed that the visit enhanced their comprehension of practical processes in dairy technology and strengthened their curiosity towards food technology, automation, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Faculty members noted the visit’s success in encouraging teamwork, inquiry, and critical reflection.

The initiative reaffirmed the Faculty’s emphasis on industry-academia collaboration, nurturing employable skills, and preparing students for future challenges in engineering and technology-driven industries.

The KMF Industrial Visit – 2025 marked a significant step in advancing the University’s mission to integrate academic learning with real-world experience. By promoting sustainable industrial awareness, the visit fostered technical competency, professional growth, and social responsibility among participating students.