On 15th February 2025, the Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering organized an industrial visit to Modern Woollen Ltd., Bhilwara, as per the office order MU/RO/2025/435 dated 14th February 2025. The visit was made possible with the support of the Management Mewar University, the Training and Placement Department, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, the Dy. Dean of Engineering, and the Heads of the concerned Departments.
A total of 44 students participated in the visit, including 38 from Mechanical Engineering and 6 from Chemical Engineering. The students were accompanied by faculty members, Mr. Adesh Kumar (HOD, Chemical Engineering), Mr. Gaurav Jatav, and Mr. Amal Haridas (Assistant Professors, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering). The students were informed about the visit’s details and schedule one day prior, ensuring they were punctual and followed all instructions provided by the faculty during the visit.
Upon arrival at Modern Woollen, the team was warmly received by the HR team of the company. The students were given a comprehensive tour of the plant, where they were educated about various processes, methodologies, and chemicals involved in the manufacturing. Experts from Modern Woollen provided clear explanations about the plant operations, which helped the students understand the real-world applications of their academic knowledge.
Throughout the plant tour, the students behaved professionally and followed all safety protocols as outlined by both the company and the accompanying faculty. After the visit, a Q&A session was organized where students had the opportunity to ask questions. The following topics were covered during the session:
1. Quality Control– Manohar Sharma, Kuldeep Joshi
2. Dye and Composition– Wha Mohammed
3. Process Queries– Monis Khalid, Sujit Kumar
4. Raw Material Sourcing– Harshvardan
5. Shrinkage and Testing– Vinod Teli
6. Waste Treatment– Nikhil Jeengar
The experts addressed all student queries in detail, and the students were able to comfortably communicate their questions in English. Additionally, the accompanying faculty also clarified smaller queries during the visit, providing further insights into the processes.
The visit proved highly beneficial for both the students and faculty. The students gained valuable exposure to the industrial setting and the processes in real-time, while the faculty had the opportunity to refresh their knowledge of the operations. This visit is expected to foster a stronger learning mindset in students and inspire innovative ideas for their future projects.