IBDP Bridge Students Explore Industry and Cooperative Systems at Banas Dairy

Students of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Bridge Programme at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad visited Banas Dairy (Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited), an Amul manufacturing unit located in Sector 68, Faridabad, as part of an experiential learning engagement designed to support their transition into the IBDP curriculum.

The visit provided students with an opportunity to move beyond theoretical understanding and engage directly with the practical intersections of business management, economics, psychology, and social history within a real-world industrial setting.

During the visit, students closely observed the functioning of a large-scale dairy manufacturing operation and examined the unique cooperative model that defines Amul’s organisational structure. They explored how the facility manages operational efficiency, real-time demand and supply, and the dynamics of a highly competitive dairy industry.

Students were introduced to the historical evolution of milk cooperatives in India through informative documentaries, enabling them to understand the socio-economic significance of cooperative movements in the country.

Adding an interdisciplinary dimension to the experience, students also conducted a short psychology survey with employees at the facility, building upon research tools and survey frameworks they had designed during the previous week. This hands-on engagement encouraged students to apply inquiry, research, and analytical skills in authentic contexts.

The visit successfully sparked curiosity, encouraged critical thinking, and strengthened perspective development among learners, while laying a strong foundation for the interdisciplinary and inquiry-driven approach central to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad.