INS Mandovi (Provost and Physical Training School)
Name of Establishment, Location, Address and Nearest Railway Station
| Name | Location | Address | Fax | Phone | Railway Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS Mandovi | In Goa approx 800 kms south of Mumbai on the west coast of India. The base is located on a hill top near the village of Verem across the river Mandovi | INS Mandovi, Verem, Goa 403 109 | (0832) 2402763 | (0832) 2402010/11, 2402761/62 | Karmali |
Climate and Altitude
| Altitude | Climate | Monsoon | Annual Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea level | Tropical climate | June to September | Approximately 260 cms |
Connectivity
| Road | Rail | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Well connected to Mumbai and Kochi | Konkan railway enables good connection to all the main cities on the west coast | Well connected to Mumbai, Delhi & Bangalore |
Clothing and Bedding
| Clothing | Bedding |
|---|---|
| Tropical clothing is worn throughout the year. A light pullover is however useful from December to February | Trainees are to possess their own bedding, blankets, mosquito nets, bed sheets and pillows which can also be purchased locally |
Accommodation
Trainees are accommodated in the trainees accommodation complex.
Domestic Help
Trainees are provided with civilian bearers.
Recreation
| Swimming Pool | Sports | Cinema & TV | Watermanship |
|---|---|---|---|
| A swimming pool is located in the establishment | Facilities for outdoor/indoor games are available in the establishment | Movies are screened for trainees on saturdays and sundays. Facility exists for viewing satellite channels on TV. A number of air-conditioned theatres screening English and Hindi films are located within a radius of 20 kms from the establishment | Facilities for boat pulling and sailing are available |
Arms/Ammunition
Trainees are not permitted to bring/hold private arms/ammunition.
Animals/Pets
Trainees are not permitted to keep animals/pets.
Banking and Other Facilities
| Banking | Postal | Telephone | Internet |
|---|---|---|---|
| An extension counter Syndicate Bank is within the base | A post office is located within the base | A STD/ISD booth is located inside the base | An internet facility exists for the usage of trainees |
Hotels and Restaurants
A number of western style hotels and restaurants are situated within a radius of 10 kms from the base.
Transport
Buses, autos and taxis are available as public transport.
Medical Facilities
- Internal A small hospital is located in the establishment.
- External In patient treatment is provided in the Military hospital located at Panaji and Naval hospital INHS Jeevanti at Vasco-da-Gama.
Library
The establishment has a well stocked library.
