Life Of An Intern At Reliance Industries Limited | Sambhavi Ganguly, IIM Lucknow

We were also made aware of the importance of the value system on which the foundation of RIL lies. As a part of our induction, we went to some of the medical centers and other facilities where Reliance Foundation is working. Unlike many organisations, CSR is not just on paper here. CSR exists in letter and spirit. We were awed by the depth of the activities undertaken by Reliance Foundation for the upliftment & betterment of all sections of society.

Once the induction got over, we were introduced to our respective mentors and that was the beginning of the actual internship period. I received a warm welcome from my mentor and the team. I was briefed about my project which happened to be in the R&D division. As I had previously worked as an R&D Engineer, the idea of working with the scientists & engineers in R&D fascinated me. As a part of my project, I interacted with many knowledgeable & experienced people who had a variety of insights on the subject I was working on. These interactions not only helped me in my project, but also enlightened & helped me shape my perspective on project management. I got all the help I needed and more.

I visited various RIL sites for my project. The magnitude and scale of research taking place in RIL is absolutely overwhelming. It was not just a great learning experience, but also an awe-inspiring one. I was constantly guided by my mentor and project guide at every step, which helped me comprehensively analyze my ideas and effectively concretize them.

One of the other highlights of my internship was the visit to Jamnagar refinery. It is figuratively and literally a state-of-the-art structure. All of the interns were awed by the magnanimity and allure of the place. The campus is self-sufficient in itself and the evenings are beautiful. It was indeed a day well spent and a memorable experience.

One of the other perks of being a RIL intern was that we all got invited to watch Mumbai Indians IPL match in Wankhede stadium on the day which happened to be Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday. And the legend graced the occasion with his presence himself there! The day couldn’t get any better than that!

June marked the end of my internship period. We all received heartfelt send-offs from our teams. Besides the learning, we were taking back delightful memories & profound associations forged over this period. It was one experience I would cherish forever.