Companies Visited:
- National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC)
- Salvo Explosives & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Date of Visit: 31st October 2019
Participants
Visited by:
- Mr. Shaik Ismail
- Ms. P. Pavani
- Mr. Shaik Mohd Amoodi
(Assistant Professors, Mechanical Engineering Department, VJIT)
About Salvo Explosives & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Established in 1982, Salvo Explosives & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. is a leading player in the manufacturing and trading of explosives and chemicals, primarily catering to sectors such as mining, construction, and the cement industry.
Key Activities & Presence:
- Specializes in R&D, bulk manufacturing, and supply of explosives.
- Operations extend across India under the brand Vijaya Associates in states including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar.
Major Clients:
- Coal India Ltd.
- A.P. Mineral Development Corporation
- Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd.
- National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
Minutes of Meeting – Salvo Explosives & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
The management at Salvo expressed keen interest in academic-industry collaboration.
Key Outcomes:
- Expressed willingness to sign an MoU with the institution.
- Agreed to provide support for student internships, guest lectures, and industrial visits.
- Open to supporting academic projects and knowledge-sharing initiatives for mechanical engineering students.
About National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC)
NSIC is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of MSME, focused on fostering the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India.
Core Functions:
- Operates through a wide network of offices and technical centres across the country.
- Offers training and certification programs for students and unemployed youth.
- Provides incubation and entrepreneurship development programs.
Minutes of Meeting – NSIC Ltd
The NSIC team provided a detailed overview of their training infrastructure, modules, and certification processes.
Key Takeaways:
- NSIC regularly collaborates with various academic institutions in Hyderabad.
- Offers customized training for students of Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering.
- Committed to providing placement assistance with MSMEs after certification.
- Expressed readiness to sign a MoU, particularly for institutions with 800+ students annually across engineering streams.
- Training modules can be tailored to suit student schedules and industry demands.
Conclusion and Future Collaboration
The visits to Salvo Explosives & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. and NSIC Ltd. provided valuable insights into industry practices, large-scale manufacturing, and government-led MSME support systems.
Both organizations have expressed strong interest in academic collaboration, offering multiple benefits such as:
- Internships
- Guest Lectures
- Industry Visits
- Certification and Placement Support
These engagements are expected to enhance industry exposure and practical skills of the students, making them industry-ready.
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