KMVites Gain Practical Exposure to Retail and Tourism on Chandigarh Educational Visit

Jalandhar, October 24, 2026: Kanya Maha Vidyalya (Autonomous) PG Department of Commerce and Business Administration, organised an educational trip to Chandigarh with the objective of providing students with practical exposure and enriching their learning experience beyond the classroom. Students from M.Com Semester I and III, MBA Semesters I and III, B.Com Semesters I, III and V, BBA Semesters I, III and V, and M.Com (FYIP) Semesters I, III and V, accompanied by four faculty members, participated in the trip with great enthusiasm. 
The students visited Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake and ELANTE Mall, Chandigarh. The visit to Rock Garden provided students with an opportunity to appreciate creativity, innovation and the effective use of recycled materials in art and design valuable insights into the functioning of a modern commercial establishment, including. At Sukhna Lake, students enjoyed the serene surroundings and gained an appreciation of the importance of recreational spaces and environmental conservation. The visit to ELANTE Mall offered students retail operations, customer engagement, marketing strategies and consumer behavior.The educational trip served as an effective platform for experiential learning, enabling students to connect theoretical concepts studied in the classroom with real-world applications.  Such educational visits help broaden students' perspectives, enhance their observational and analytical skills, develop interpersonal relationships and foster teamwork. They also provide valuable exposure to the practical aspects of business, commerce, and management, thereby contributing to the students' overall academic and professional development. 
Director Prof. Dr. Atima Sharma Dwivedi lauded the department's initiative in providing students with meaningful learning opportunities beyond the classroom and emphasized the importance of such endeavors in upgrading students' knowledge, broadening their horizons and preparing them for future professional challenges. She averred that the trip proved to be an enriching and memorable experience for the students, combining learning, exploration and recreation while reinforcing the institution's commitment to holistic education and practical learning. She lauded the efforts of Dr. Sabina Batra, Head, PG Department of Commerce and Business Administration and the faculty members for their untiring efforts in organizing such educational activities.