9TH OCT-2026-INDUSTRIAL VISIT-KMF MILK FACTORY

 The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Institute of Management and Commerce, Srinivas University, Mangaluru, organized an industrial visit to the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), Kulshekar, Mangaluru, on 9 October 2026 for final-year Master of Social Work (MSW) students. This visit was organised under the guidence of Dean,Venkatesh S.Amin,Dean,Institute of Management Studies, Prof.Joyson Prenky Cardoza, HOD,Department of Social work, Dr.Stutima Basista & Prof.Ranjith bhat accomdated the visit.The visit was organized to provide students with practical exposure to the functioning of the dairy industry and to help them understand employee relations, labour welfare, occupational health and safety, organizational management, and the role of cooperative institutions in community development.The visit provided an opportunity for students to connect their classroom learning with practical industrial operations and understand the importance of human resource management and social welfare practices in an industrial setting.

Objectives of the Visit

The major objectives of the industrial visit were:

1. To understand the organizational structure and functioning of KMF

2. To gain practical knowledge of dairy production, processing, packaging, and distribution.

3. To understand employee relations and human resource management practices in an industrial organization.

4. To learn about labour welfare measures, occupational health and safety, and employee well-being.

5. To understand the contribution of cooperative dairy institutions to rural livelihoods, farmers' welfare, and community development.

Proceedings of the Visit

The visit focused on understanding the importance of coordination among different departments, quality control, hygiene, production management, and the distribution of dairy products. The students were also encouraged to examine the role of human resources in maintaining organizational efficiency and ensuring a safe and productive workplace.The visit also highlighted the significance of cooperative institutions in supporting dairy farmers and strengthening rural economic development. Such institutions can contribute to livelihood opportunities, income generation, and the economic empowerment of rural communities.

 Learning Outcomes

The industrial visit enabled students to:

- Understand the practical functioning of a dairy-based industrial organization.

- Relate theoretical concepts of employee relations and labour welfare to an industrial setting.

- Recognize the importance of occupational health, safety, hygiene, and employee well-being.

- Understand the relationship between industrial organizations and rural development.

- Appreciate the role of cooperative institutions in promoting farmers' livelihoods and socioeconomic development.

- Develop a broader understanding of the professional responsibilities of social workers in industrial and organizational settings.