19th-May-REPORT ON INDUSTRIAL VISIT-KALBHAVI CASHEW FACTORY

 An Industrial Visit to Kalbavi Cashew Factory was organized on 19th May 2026 for the Final-Year Master of Social Work (MSW) students of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Institute of Management and Commerce (IMC), Srinivas University. The visit was conducted under the esteemed guidance of Dean Dr. Venkatesh S. Amin, IMC, and Prof. Joyson Prenky Cardosa, Head of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities. The programme was coordinated by Prof. Ranjith Bhat C., Industrial Visit Coordinator. The primary objective of the visit was to provide students with practical exposure to industrial operations, labour welfare practices, workplace management, and the functioning of a cashew processing industry.During the visit, the students were given a comprehensive tour of the factory and were introduced to various stages involved in cashew processing, including cleaning, steaming, shelling, peeling, grading, quality control, packaging, and marketing. Factory officials explained the production process, safety measures, employee welfare facilities, and quality standards maintained by the organization. Students also interacted with workers and management personnel, gaining valuable insights into labour management, occupational health and safety, working conditions, and the role of social work professionals in industrial settings. The visit helped bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of industrial social work and labour welfare administration.The Industrial Visit proved to be an enriching learning experience, enabling students to understand the realities of industrial operations and human resource management. The Department expresses its sincere gratitude to the management and staff of Kalbavi Cashew Factory for their cooperation and informative guidance. Special thanks are extended to Dean Dr. Venkatesh S. Amin, Prof. Joyson Prenky Cardosa, and Industrial Visit Coordinator Prof. Ranjith Bhat C. for their continuous support and encouragement in organizing this educational visit successfully.