An Industrial Visit (IV) was organized for the students of S.Y.B.Sc. and T.Y.B.Sc. of St. John College of Humanities and Sciences (Autonomous) on 13th and 14th February 2026 to Silvassa. A total of 61 students participated in this educational visit. 

Date: 13th and 14th February 2026
Location: Silvassa

The objective of this visit was to provide practical exposure to industrial operations, manufacturing processes, quality control systems, and organizational management beyond classroom learning. 

The industries visited were: 
• Parle G Man Foods Pvt. Ltd. 
• Millennium Marbles Pvt. Ltd. 
• Dabur Pvt. Ltd. 

Additionally, students visited Dudhani Lake for recreational and team-building activities. 

Observations: 
• Fully automated biscuit manufacturing lines 
• Dough mixing and molding processes 
• Large industrial baking ovens 
• Multi-stage quality checks 
• High-speed packaging units 
• Strict hygiene and food safety measures 

Learning Outcomes: 
• Understanding large-scale FMCG production 
• Importance of automation in reducing errors 
• Quality control management in food industries. 
• Efficient supply chain systems 

Observations: 
• Cutting of large marble blocks 
• Precision polishing techniques 
• Quality grading and inspection 
• Inventory and warehouse management 
• Industrial safety measures 

Learning Outcomes: 
• Stone processing technologies 
• Role of heavy machinery in manufacturing 
• Safety protocols in industrial environments 
• Logistics management in bulk industries 

Observations: 
• Raw material formulation process 
• Automated bottling and packaging lines 
• Laboratory-based quality testing 
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) implementation 
• Structured production planning