CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Department of Biology at Rabindranath Tagore University organized a one-day industrial visit to Som Distilleries and Breweries Limited, Raisen, to enhance the practical knowledge of the students. The purpose of this visit was to provide students with practical insights into industrial fermentation processes, quality control, and beverage production.
Upon arrival at the industrial complex, the visiting group was guided by the company’s HR Head, Mr. Sukhbir S. Bagga, and Quality Control Head, Mr. Kanhaiya Lal Patel. They explained that the company was established in 1993 and produces beverages such as beer, wine, rum, and vodka. Students were informed about the key raw materials used in beer production, such as sugar, malt, wheat, and broken rice, the proportions in which they are used, and how quality and government standards are maintained.
During the visit, students observed various production units including raw material management, boiling and whirlpooling (a process to separate solids from liquids), fermentation and cooling areas, quality analysis laboratory, canning and packaging units, and flavor blending processes. Technical experts from the industry provided detailed information on the scientific methods of each process, hygiene standards, safety measures, and techniques adopted to ensure quality.
Students engaged with the experts to understand industrial processes and applied their academic knowledge practically. The visit proved to be highly informative, inspiring, and rich in practical experience for the students, strengthening their knowledge in industrial biotechnology, fermentation technology, and quality control.
The visit was conducted under the guidance of the Head of the Biology Department, Ankit Agrawal, and the Dean, Faculty of Biology, Poorvi Bhardwaj.
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