INS Kunjali (Music Training School)
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Name of Establishment, Location, Address and Nearest Railway Station
| Name | Location | Address | Fax | Phone | Railway Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS Kunjali | Colaba, Mumbai | INS Kunjali, Near US Club, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 | (022) 22152194, 22150550 | (022) 22152194 | Mumbai CST on the Central Railway and Mumbai Central on the Western Railway |
Climate and Altitude
| Altitude | Climate | Monsoon | Annual rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea level | Hot and sultry throughout the year except during December and January, when it is cool | June to August is heavy | Approximately 210 cms |
Connectivity
| Road | Rail | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Well connected to all parts of the country | Well connected to all parts of the country | Both domestic and international flights operate to/from the city |
Clothing and Bedding
| Clothing | Bedding |
|---|---|
| Tropical clothing is worn through out the year. A light pullover is useful from December to February. Raincoat is essential during the monsoon months | Trainees are to possess their own bedding, blankets, mosquito nets, bed sheets and pillows. These can also be purchased locally |
Accommodation
| Officers | Sailors |
|---|---|
| Officers' mess of the establishment or in the Western Naval Command Officers' Mess | Cabins/dormitories according to their rank |
Domestic Help
Officers accommodated in the mess are provided with civilian bearers.
Recreation
| Swimming Pool | Sports | TV/Cinema |
|---|---|---|
| The Western Naval Command swimming pool is situated in Navy Nagar, Colaba | Facilities for basketball and volleyball are available in the establishment. Facilities for golf, football, hockey and athletics are available in Navy Nagar, Colaba | Facility exists for viewing satellite channels on TV. A defence cinema hall is located near the establishment. A number of air-conditioned theatres screening English and Hindi films are located in the city |
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 | Hotels, Clubs and Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| A branch of a nationalised bank is located close by | Postal facilities are available in close proximity | STD/ISD facilities are available | A number of hotels, clubs and restaurants are situated near the establishment |
Transport
Buses, taxis and local trains are available as public transport.
Medical Facilities
- Treatment, both in patient and out patient, is provided by the Naval hospital, INHS Asvini.
- School for Children
- A number of schools, with English as a medium of instruction, are located within a radius of 5 kms from the establishment.
Library
The unit has a well stocked library.
