Dimapur, May 25 (MExN): With the objective of inculcating and equipping students with both theoretical as well as practical knowledge in conjunction with their courses, the Economics Department of Immanuel College organised an exposure/field trip to a production unit on May 25.
Under the supervision of two faculties, 30 students visited ‘Sweety Confectionery,’ located at Nahabari, Dimapur Nagaland. The unit manufactures various chips and sweets products which are sold both in Nagaland and also exported outside the State.
Immanuel College, Head of Department, Economics Sungjemmongla Jamir in a press release stated that during the trip, the students learn actual hands-on experiences of production process by interacting with the workers as well as the management.
The students also get acquainted with marketing aspects of production as the management explained various process of procurement and processing of raw material, distribution channels; and the investment and expansion of the unit over the years.
Later, they also witness hands-on production process of both chips and sweets division from manufacturing to final packaging.
The students further enquired about quality, hygiene and other related aspect connected with health. They also discussed with the management about adherence to labour law and other employment concerns.
Organised with an objective to motivate and gain insight into the working of a production unit of an industry, the exposure/field trip was special and enjoyable learning experiences for the students.