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| INS
SHIVAJI (Engineering Training Establishment) |
Name
of Establishment,
Location, Address and Nearest Railway Station
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| Name |
INS
Shivaji
The following schools are located in this
establishment:-
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- Naval
College of Engineering
- Centre
for Marine Engineering Technology
- NBCD
School
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| Location |
8
kms from Lonavla town. |
| Address |
INS
Shivaji, Lonavla 410 402 District Pune, Maharashtra. |
| Fax |
(
02114 ) 284701 |
| Phone
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(
02114 ) 284861 - 67 |
| Railway
Station |
Lonavla |
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Climate and Altitude |
| Altitude |
About
700 mts above sea level. |
| Climate |
Dry
and pleasant from October to May. |
| Monsoon |
Heavy
between June to September . |
| Annual
rainfall |
Approximately
500 cms. |
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Connectivity |
| Road |
Well
connected to Mumbai and Pune. |
| Rail |
Well
connected to Mumbai and Pune. |
| Air |
Domestic
services operate from Pune which is about
65 kms away and international air services
operate from Mumbai which is about 120 kms
away from Lonavla. |
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Clothing and Bedding |
| Clothing |
Tropical
clothing is worn for most part of the year.
A thick pullover is however useful from December
to February. Raincoat is essential during
the monsoon period. |
| Bedding |
Trainees
are to possess their own bedding, blankets,
mosquito nets,
bed sheets and pillows. These can also be
purchased locally. |
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Accommodation |
| Officers
and Cadets |
Are
accommodated in the officers' and cadets mess
respectively. |
| Sailors |
Cabins/dormitories
are provided to sailors according to their
rank. |
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Domestic Help |
| Officers/cadets
accommodated in the mess are provided with
civilian bearers. |
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Recreation |
| Swimming
Pool |
A
swimming pool is located in the establishment.
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| Sports |
Facilities
for indoor/outdoor games are available in
the establishment. |
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Arms/Ammunition |
| Trainees
are not permitted to bring/hold private arms/ammunition. |
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Animals/Pets |
| Trainees
are not permitted to keep animals/pets. |
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Banking and Other
Facilities |
| Banking |
An
extension counter of State Bank of India exists
within the base. |
| Postal |
A
post office is located within the base. |
| Telephone |
A
STD/ISD booth exists within the premises of
the base. |
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Hotels and Restaurants
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| A
number of hotels and restaurants are situated
at Lonavala. |
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Transport |
| Buses
and taxis are available as public transport. |
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Medical Facilities |
| Internal |
A
sickbay exists within the base. |
| External |
Naval
hospital, INHS Kasturi is located within the
premises of INS Shivaji. |
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School for Children |
| Internal |
A
Naval KG school is located within the establishment. |
| External |
A
number of schools with English as a medium
of instruction are located close by. |
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Library |
| Well
stocked libraries exist in the Naval College
of Engineering and Centre for Marine Engineering
Technology. |
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Extra Curricular
Activities |
| Several
hobby clubs function in the establishment.
Facilities for hand gliding, sailing and rock
climbing are available in the establishment. |
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