Industrial Visit to
Shri Bhavani Pharmaceuticals

Date: June 25, 2025
Venue: Shri Bhavani Pharmaceuticals, KIADB Industrial Area, Rayapur, Dharwad, Karnataka

Overview

The SDM College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, under SDM University, organized an insightful industrial visit for first- and second-year B. Pharm students to Shri Bhavani Pharmaceuticals on 25th June 2025. The visit aimed to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world industrial practices, enhancing the students' understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory compliance.

Objective

The primary objective of the visit was to provide students with exposure to a pharmaceutical industrial setup and help them correlate classroom learning with practical applications. Such engagements are vital to foster industry-academia collaboration and to enrich the academic curriculum with real- time industry practices.

About the Company

Shri Bhavani Pharmaceuticals is a reputed WHO–GMP and ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturing unit located in Dharwad. The facility specializes in sterile dosage forms and maintains a strong commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Visit Highlights

Pre-Visit Briefing

The visit commenced with a welcome and briefing session conducted by the HR team of Shri Bhavani Pharmaceuticals, offering students a detailed overview of the company’s operations and certifications.

Facility Tour

Students were taken through the following departments:

• Material Reception & Storage: Introduction to air-locked storage zones for APIs and excipients with strict quarantine protocols.
• Manufacturing Section:
  • Exposure to small-volume parenteral (SVP) production lines.
  • Demonstrations of aseptic techniques, sterilization processes, and cleanroom operations.
• Quality Control & Assurance:
  • Observation of testing protocols for raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
  • Insight into documentation practices such as Master Formula Records and Batch Manufacturing Records, aligned with WHO and PICS standards.
• Packaging & Labeling:
  • Familiarization with high-speed capping and tamper-evident labeling techniques.
  • Emphasis on traceability and compliance with regulatory packaging standards.
• Utilities & Support Systems:
  • Overview of HVAC systems, water purification (WFI/PW), compressed air utilities, and effluent treatment—critical elements of GMP environments.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Manufacturing Process: A clear understanding of end-to-end production of sterile injectable formulations.
• Sterility Protocols: Exposure to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), cleanroom discipline, and contamination control.
• Regulatory Compliance: Appreciation for quality documentation, auditing, and adherence to global regulatory frameworks.
• Professional Insights: Clarity on roles in QA, QC, production, and R&D, along with insights into technological advancements in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Student Interaction & Reflections

A vibrant Q&A session allowed students to interact with industry professionals and explore:

• Career opportunities in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Challenges in sterile product formulation.
• Interdisciplinary roles within pharmaceutical operations.

Students expressed enhanced awareness of the complexity and precision required in pharmaceutical manufacturing and gained a greater appreciation for industry standards and teamwork.

Acknowledgements

We extend our sincere thanks to the management and staff of Shri Bhavani Pharmaceuticals, especially the QA and Production teams, for their warm hospitality and insightful guidance.