A Fifty-Member MBA Team visits Biofuel Park, Hassan for Industry-Academia Connect
12-Mar-2020
A Fifty-Member Team of MBA Department comprising of Second Semester Students alongwith Dr. Vidyavathi visited Biofuel Park, Madenur, Hassan.
This Biofuel Park was set up by the Dept. of Forestry & Environmental Sciences and University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru with the following objectives:
• To develop a strategy for successful biofuel program;
• To develop and provide technology and model for production of bio fuels across the state;
• To motivate farming and other sectors to take lead roles;
• To replicate practices and programs to motivate community participation on a large scale;
• To adopt appropriate sustainable and paths to achieve the goals.
The MBA Team visited the Production Unit where biodiesel is extracted from non-edible seeds such as Pongamia, Neem, Mahua, Simatouba etc.
The students interacted with the Project Co-ordinator and Research Associate Dr. Haleshi. Ms. Harshitha gave a presentation about the need for biofuels and how they are derived from biomass of plants or of animal origin.
This Industry visit has helped the students to better identify their prospective areas of work and enhance interpersonal skills. They are now more aware of industry practices and regulations.
