Industrial visit to Verka Milk Plant

The Department of Biotechnology, Chandigarh College of Technology (CCT), CGC Landran, organised an industrial visit to Verka Milk Plant, Phase 6, Mohali, for B.Sc. Biotechnology Semester I students on October 9, 2026. The visit aimed to provide students with practical exposure to dairy processing, food biotechnology, and industrial quality assurance practices.

During the visit, students gained valuable insights into the various stages of milk processing, including pasteurisation, homogenisation, packaging, and storage. They also learned about the significance of hygiene, sanitation, microbiological testing, and quality control in ensuring the safety and quality of milk and dairy products.

The visit enabled students to connect theoretical concepts with real-world industrial applications, enhancing their understanding of biotechnology in food safety, microbial quality assessment, and dairy product manufacturing. Students also learnt about Industrial operations and potential career opportunities in dairy technology, food processing, quality assurance, and biotechnology.

The Industrial visit proved to be an enriching experiential learning opportunity, strengthening students’ practical understanding of the dairy industry and highlighting the vital role of biotechnology in ensuring safe, high-quality food production.