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Industrial Visit to Akshaya Patra Foundation Highlights CSR and Sustainability The School of Commerce and Management organized an industrial visit for IV Semester BBA (BBAB) students to The Akshaya Patra Foundation, ISKCON, on 6 February 2026. The visit aimed to connect classroom learning with real-world applications of management, sustainability, and social responsibility. Students received first-hand exposure to large-scale food production, supply chain management, quality control, and logistics operations. Officials at Akshaya Patra explained the operational strategies supporting the Mid-Day Meal Programme, one of the world’s largest school meal initiatives. The session highlighted how efficient management practices contribute to social impact and nutritional security. The visit enhanced students’ understanding of social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable operations. It also demonstrated how management principles can be applied to address societal challenges. The initiative reflects the institution’s commitment to experiential learning and value-based education.

Industrial Visit to Toyota Kirloskar Motor Enhances Practical Learning for MBA Students The School of Commerce and Management organized an industrial visit on 6 February 2026 for I MBA students to Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Bidadi. The visit aimed to provide hands-on exposure to real-time industrial operations and advanced manufacturing systems. During the visit, students gained insights into Toyota’s production systems, quality management practices, automation technologies, and corporate work culture. Special emphasis was placed on the Toyota Production System (TPS), which focuses on continuous improvement and waste reduction. Industry professionals explained how operational efficiency and employee involvement contribute to organizational excellence. The visit helped bridge the gap between theoretical classroom concepts and real-world industrial practices. Faculty members accompanied the students to ensure academic integration and reflective learning. The initiative reinforced the importance of experiential learning and strengthened students’ understanding of operations and supply chain management in a global manufacturing environment.

Faculty Development Programme Highlights Infographics and Research Collaboration City University, in association with its Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), organized a Faculty Development Programme on 6 February 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The programme focused on “Significance of Infographics, Contemporary Research Risks, and the Impact of Research Collaboration.” The session was led by Dr. Saji Baby, Director, Centre for Excellence in Sustainability, Environment and Climate Change, MIT World Peace University. Addressing faculty members, Dr. Baby emphasized the growing importance of infographics as effective tools for visual communication in academic research. He discussed how visual data presentation enhances clarity, reach, and impact in scholarly publications. The programme also addressed ethical and practical research risks, including data integrity, publication pressures, and reproducibility challenges. Dr. Baby highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary and collaborative research in improving academic quality and global research visibility. The session encouraged faculty members to adopt innovative communication strategies and collaborative approaches to strengthen research outcomes.