Attending the Industry Engagement Boot Camp 2.0 was one of the most eye-opening and valuable learning experiences I’ve had. Spanning over five days, this boot camp gave me a deeper understanding of how various business function works in the real world. It was not just about listening to the industry experts from diverse business functions, it was about seeing theory come to life, understanding how professionals work, their inspiring stories on how to face and resolve the challenges and finding where I could see myself in the future.
The boot camp began with a powerful panel discussion featuring leaders from government, media, and corporate sectors. Listening to Ms. Disha Pannu from the Department of Posts, Mr. Ajay Vaishnav from CNBC, and Mr. Mohit Bansal from a Fortune 100 company helped me see how closely government, media, and business are connected. They spoke about the real-world impact of communication, strategy, and public services, which made me realize that every industry is linked and must work together to grow.
Throughout the 5 days boot camp, we attended Industry expert-led sessions covering key business pillars like Human Resources, Finance, Sales and Consumer Behavior, and Data Security. Each session brought something new. From Ms. Pooja Sharma, I learned how HR supports not just hiring but also the growth and well-being of employees. Mr. Sanjeev Bansal gave insights into financial planning and budgeting that businesses rely on. Ms. Priyamvada Singh’s session on sales and consumer behavior taught me how brands connect with customers. Finally, Ms. Abhilasha Khodlan explained the importance of data security in today’s digital world. These sessions helped me understand the depth of work that goes into every business function.
The visits made the learning even more meaningful. We had an industrial visit to the Kitting Plant of DRiV, Tenneco in Palwal. From assembly lines to quality control, I saw how every step is carefully planned and executed. The factory was modern, clean, and organized, and I was amazed by how smoothly the teams worked. It also gave me a real look at how HR policies are applied in industrial settings from safety measures to shift management.
We had second visit to Kisan Mandi, which gave us a completely different perspective. I saw how farmers bring their crops to market, how pricing works, and how middlemen, buyers, and sellers interact. It helped me understand how rural markets work and the challenges farmers face, such as price fluctuations, storage issues, and delayed payments. It was interesting to compare the organized environment of Tenneco with the unstructured nature of the mandi. Both taught me important lessons about different parts of the economy and difference in their functioning.
What made this boot camp special was how it connected classroom learning with real-life application. I didn’t just learn facts, I understood how systems work, how people collaborate, and how decisions are made in the real world in different business functions. It made me more curious, confident, and motivated to explore different career paths. This experience helped me discover my strengths and interests in a way that no textbook could.
If I had to sum it all up in one word, it would be “transformative.”
