The Aadigyam Programme 2023 organized by the Directorate of IR & HS, SRM University-AP welcomed faculty and students from The Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, for a 5-day immersive programme from Aug 16th to Aug 20th 2024.
Aadigyan Indian immersion program was inaugurated by the honourable Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, Prof. Manoj K Arora, Bharadhwaj Sivakumaran, Jayaseelan Murugaiyan, Mr Sidharth Tripathy and Vishnupad. “Aadigyan India Immersion 2024” is a flagship initiative of the university to promote India’s cultural and knowledge traditions.
Students participated in various short courses on Future Prospects and Introduction – Design Thinking By Mr. Satya – PSB, Entrepreneurial Mindset. Introduction of Thinking Like an Entrepreneur dynamic sessions were held on entrepreneurship and innovation by Mr. Sidharth Tripathy, Introduction to Business Insight: Today and Beyond- Dr. Kamesh – PSB, Introduction to Digital Marketing Mastery Dr Rohit / Dr Md Asadul – PSB
This collaborative initiative also focused on promoting the rich heritage of Andhra Pradesh where the students from Malaysia were taken to experience the natural landscapes and cultural delicacies of the state.
Dr. Sudeshna Saha, Assistant Director of International Relations and Higher Studies, conducted a discussion with the IR & HS team and the leadership team on various mobility programs. The topics included Student and Faculty Exchange, Transfer Programs, Joint Research Initiatives, and exploring opportunities for mutual collaboration between Tokyo University and SRM University AP
The industrial visit saw participation from a total of 13 members, including 1 professor, and 7 students from UTP Malaysia, as well as 2 staff members and 2 students from SRM University AP.
As part of the 5 days Indian Immersion Program, SRM University AP organized an industrial visit on August 18th, 2024, for the Malaysia professor and students. The group visited the Coca-Cola factory, where they first interacted with the head of the department and watched an instructional video outlining the guidelines and safety precautions for the tour.
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.
The visit began with a brief introduction of the team, followed by a presentation on the Ibrahimpatnam Coal-Based Power Station. After the presentation, the group toured the entire power station, including the coal heating and cooling units, gaining an understanding of the coal-based power generation process and how electricity is supplied to the Vijayawada region.
They also got to visit the famous landmarks of Vijayawada, such as the Dhyana Buddha statue, Prakasham Barrage, etc.
