SKIT Bangalore's Civil Engineering Department organised a three-day industrial visit from 27th to 29th April 2026, taking students across multiple landmark engineering and geological sites in coastal Karnataka.
The tour began at Maani Dam Power House, where students observed the working of conventional hydroelectric infrastructure. The group then visited the Varahi Underground Hydroelectric Power Plant, gaining first-hand exposure to underground engineering techniques used in modern power generation.
At Saint Mary's Island, students explored the unique columnar basaltic rock formations and learned about the island's status as a Geological Heritage Site of India. The visit concluded near Sakaleshpura, where students examined slope stability structures and landslide prevention engineering deployed across the Western Ghats.
The visit connected classroom theory directly to live engineering installations, helping Civil Engineering students see how structural, geotechnical, and environmental concepts come together in real infrastructure projects.
Columnar basaltic rock formations at Saint Mary's Island, a National Geological Heritage Site
SKIT students at Delta Point during the coastal Karnataka tour
SKIT Civil students at the Varahi Underground Hydroelectric Power Plant
Industrial Visit to Maani Dam, Varahi Power Plant, and Saint Mary's Island
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Hands-on exposure to hydroelectric engineering and geology
Event
Industrial Visit to Maani Dam, Varahi Power Plant, and Saint Mary's Island
Location
SKIT Campus
Year
2026
Highlights
Visited Maani Dam Power House and Varahi Underground Hydroelectric Power Plant
Geological exploration at Saint Mary's Island, a National Geological Heritage Site
Studied slope stability and landslide prevention near Sakaleshpura
