The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies organized a “Discover India 2024 ” program for professors and students from Sojo University and Forum Engineering, Japan.
Inaugurated by the honorable Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, Prof. Manoj K Arora, Bharadhwaj Sivakumaran, Jatindra Kumar Dash, Jayaseelan Murugaiyan. Dr. Sudeshna Saha, Assistant Director of International Relations and Higher Studies, received the international students at the grand inaugural ceremony of the program. Students participated in various short courses on research area introduction Research Lab and Centre Visit from Prof. Ranjit Thapa, Physics working Labs, Dr. Basabendu Barman and Dr. L N Patro, Research work presentations from Department of Chemistry & Biology. They had Chart activity on Environmental Science from Dr. Narayanamoorthy Bhuvanendran Department of Environmental Science and Engineering.
A discussion was held with the IR & HS team and leadership team regarding various mobility programs, including Student and Faculty Exchange, Transfer Programs, Joint Research initiatives, and opportunities for mutual collaboration between Tokyo University and SRM University AP.
An interactive session was organized for Destination Japan students currently learning Japanese at SRM University AP, supported by SRM Global. Professors Tomoshige Ryuichi delivered an engaging presentation on Tokai University, highlighting job and internship opportunities in Japan. The session provided a platform for Destination Japan students to interact with peers learning Japanese. Over 40 students actively participated, making the event a resounding success.
The industrial visit saw participation from a total of 12 members, including 1 professor, 1 staff member, and 5 students from Sojo University and Forum Engineering, as well as 2 staff members and 2 students from SRM University AP. As part of the 3-day “Discover India” program, SRM University AP organized an industrial visit on October 8th 2024, for the Japanese delegation from Sojo University and Forum Engineering. The group visited the “Jocil Limited ” located in Guntur. Jocil Limited work for Manufacturing Toilet Soap/ Soap Noodles/ Coloured Noodles/ Strands and Bits/ Premium and Translucent Soaps/ Liril Icy Cool l Savlon l Margo Natural and brands have been developed at Jocil.
First we have a brief introduction of the team, followed by a presentation on the Guntur plant. After that we visited to Fatty Acid Fractionation Plant, Fatty Acid Splitting Plant, Soap Plant – Vacuum Spray Drying,Boiling Section, Vacuum Spray Drying, Wrapping Machines, Semi Automatic and visited soap Finishing Section STUR 7 Stamping M/C.
Following this, the students were taken to the simulation room, where they observed the production process of Thumbs Up and other flavored beverages. They then toured various sections of the plant to see how different drinks are bottled and packed.
They also got to visit the famous landmarks of Vijayawada, such as the Dhyana Buddha statue, Prakasham Barrage, Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple etc.
