INS Dronacharya (Gunnery School)
Name of Establishment, Location, Address and Nearest Railway Station
| Name | Location | Address | Fax | Phone | Railway Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS Dronacharya | Located about 10 kms from INS Venduruthy, which is the main Naval Base in Kochi | INS Dronacharya, Fort Kochi, Kochi 682 001, Kerala | ( 0484 ) 226108 | ( 0484 ) 228341-45 | The nearest railway station is Kochi Harbour Terminus. However, all important trains terminate at Ernakulam junction, which is 6 km ahead of Kochi Harbour Terminus approximately 15 km from the unit |
Climate and Altitude
| Climate | Altitude | Temperatures | Monsoon | Annual Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot and humid | Sea level | Between 20° - 35° C | South West monsoon is active between June and September | Approximately 310 cms |
Note: Kochi is prone to malaria and observation of anti malaria precautions during the stay at Kochi, is necessary.
Connectivity
| Road | Rail | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Well connected to Thiruananthpuram and Chennai | Well connected to Thiruananthpuram and Chennai | Has an international airport and is well connected to New Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai |
Clothing and Bedding
| Clothing | Bedding |
|---|---|
| Tropical clothing is worn through out the year. Raincoat is essential during the monsoon period | Trainees are to possess their own bedding, blankets, mosquito nets, bed sheets and pillows. These can also be purchased locally |
Accommodation
| Officers | Sailors |
|---|---|
| Officers are accommodated in the newly commissioned officers' Wardroom mess | Sailors are accommodated in the cabins/barracks, according to their rank |
Domestic Help
Officers accommodated in the mess, are provided with civilian bearers.
Recreation
| Swimming Pool | Sports | TV/Cinema |
|---|---|---|
| An Olympic size swimming pool is located in INS Venduruthy, Willingdon Island | Only limited indoor/outdoor facilities are available in the establishment. A well equipped gymnasium, play grounds and athletics stadium are located in INS Venduruthy | 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 fifteen kilometres from the establishment |
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 of Dena Bank exists within the base | A post office is located about 500 mts away from the base | A STD/ISD telephone booth exists inside the premises of the base | An Internet facility exists for the usage of trainees |
Hotels, Clubs and Restaurants
Hotels, clubs & restaurants are available within a radius of 10 kms.
Transport
Buses, taxis and autorickshaws are available as public transport.
Medical Facilities
| Internal | External |
|---|---|
| MI room with a resident medical officer and a part time lady doctor function in the establishment | For serious cases and specialist consultation, personnel are referred to the Naval hospital, INHS Sanjivani, located inside INS Venduruthy |
School for Children
| Internal | External |
|---|---|
| A kindergarten school is located within the establishment | Number of schools with English as a medium of instruction, are located close by |
Library
A fiction and a reference library are available in the establishment.
