Event: Industrial Visit to TAXINA

Date: 3 August 2026 (Monday)

Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Venue: TAXINA, 313/24, Sri Krishna Nagar, 1st Main Road, VRS Nagar, Alapakkam, Maduravoyil, Chennai - 600095

Event conveners: Mr. Karthick. K, Head (Startup, Innovation and Entrepreneurship), SRM Group of Institutions, Ramapuram, Chennai; Dr. G. Priya, Co-ordinator (Startup, Innovation and Entrepreneurship), Faculty of Liberal Arts and Business Studies, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai

Participants: 44 ED-opted PDP students

Objective of the event

The industrial visit was organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Faculty of Liberal Arts and Business Studies, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai Ramapuram, as part of experiential learning for ED-opted PDP students. The primary objective was to provide direct exposure to an industry environment and to help students understand how organizational activities, innovation, and entrepreneurship are connected in a real-world setting.

The visit aimed to bridge classroom learning with practical industry exposure by enabling students to observe, interact, and gain a better understanding of professional practices and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Summary of the event

An industrial visit to TAXINA was organized for ED-opted PDP students on 3 August 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The visit offered an opportunity to observe the professional environment and to understand the relevance of innovation, interaction, and industry practices in developing entrepreneurial perspectives.

It supported experiential learning by encouraging students to connect academic knowledge with real-world applications, with an emphasis on observation, interaction, learning from industry practices, and developing a broader understanding of the transition from academic learning to professional and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Key areas covered

• Exposure to a real-world industry environment
• Understanding of professional workplace practices and organizational functioning
• Observation of industry-oriented processes and applications
• Connecting academic learning with practical and real-world situations
• Developing awareness of innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry opportunities

Outcomes of the programme

• Students gained direct exposure to an industry environment outside the classroom.
• Participants were able to relate academic concepts to practical and professional settings.
• The visit enhanced students’ awareness of workplace practices and industry expectations.
• Students gained a broader perspective on the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in real-world organizations.
• The visit motivated students to explore industry-oriented learning and future professional and entrepreneurial opportunities.