INS Valsura (Electrical Training Establishment)
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Name of Establishment, Location, Address and Nearest Railway Station
| Name | Location | Address | Fax | Phone | Railway Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS Valsura | 5 kms from Jamnagar town | INS Valsura, Jamnagar 361150 Gujarat | (0288) 2550825 | (0288) 2550263 - 67 | Jamnagar |
Climate and Altitude
| Altitude | Climate | Temperature | Annual rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea level | Tropical Climate. Winter months(Dec to Feb) are very cold and chilly | 10° - 36° C | Approximately 50 cms |
Connectivity
| Road | Rail | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Well connected to Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar | Well connected by the western railway | Nearest airport is Jamnagar. Flights available to Mumbai only |
Clothing and Bedding
| Clothing | Bedding |
|---|---|
| Tropical clothing is worn through out the year, except from December to February when winter clothing is necessary | 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 | Cabins/dormitories, according to their rank |
Domestic Help
Officers accommodated in the mess, are provided with civilian bearers.
Recreation
| Swimming Pool | Sports | TV/Cinema |
|---|---|---|
| A swimming pool and a gymnasium are situated in the establishment | Facilities for playing basketball, volley ball, tennis, football and hockey are available in the establishment. Indoor courts are available for badminton and squash | Facility exists for viewing satellite channels on TV. A cinema hall also exists inside the establishment. A number of air-conditioned theatres are available 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 |
|---|---|---|
| An extension counter of Bank of India is located within the base | A post office is located within the base | A STD/ISD telephone booth exists within the base |
Hotels and Restaurants
A number of hotels and restaurants are situated at Jamnagar.
Transport
Buses and taxis are available as public transport.
Medical Facilities
- Internal A sick bay exists within the campus.
- External In patient treatment is given in the Military hospital located, 12 kms from the Naval Base.
School for Children
- Internal School facilities are available within the establishment.
- External Number of schools, with English as a medium of instructions, are also located close by.
Library
A well stocked reference/ technical library is available in the establishment.
