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ABOUT
LONAVLA
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INS Shivaji
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The Establishment INS Shivaji is the
Marine Engineering training establishment of the Navy.
The surrounding hills and valleys have remained mute
witnesses to the illustrious voyage of this ship with
its commissioning on 15 Feb 1945. As HMIS Shivaji, it
had cast off in the then uncharted waters of Marine
Engineering. Today, it is more than half a century old
and is a seat of advanced learning. Shivaji has been the
fountainhead of engineering knowledge, imbibing in its
alumni its very essence - PROFESSIONALISM,
CONFIDENCE and STRENGTH.
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Role The role of Shivaji is to impart
training in engineering and marine technology to
both officers and men whilst simultaneously ensuring
a balanced overall development of individual
personality and naval values. To this end, the
establishment conducts ab-initio and specialisation
courses for officers and sailors. The spectrum of
officers' training encompasses cadets training,
professional graduate level training at the Naval
College of Engineering and post graduate Marine
Engineering Specialisation Course (MESC) at the
Centre of Marine Engineering Technology.
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• Crest
and Motto The crest of Shivaji contains `THE
ARM THAT WIELDS THE HAMMER´. The motto of
the establishment `KARMASU KAUSHALAM´
means `SKILL AT WORK´. At Shivaji, the
philosophies of `Practice makes perfect´ and
`Work is Worship´ have been amalgamated to form
the `SKILL AT WORK´ motto. The arm
wielding the hammer, rising above the water,
signifies the human power and the dexterity of
the man behind the machine, denoting a
meaningful liaison between subtle skill and
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Connectivity |
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INS Shivaji at Lonavla is situated between two major
cities viz. Mumbai (Bombay) and Pune.
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By Air. Chatrapati Shivaji International
Airport is the nearest International Airport located at
Mumbai, 120 kms away from Lonavla . Pune is 65 km from
Lonavla and is connected by air to Mumbai.
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Rail. Lonavla is well connected by rail to Mumbai
and Pune.
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Road. The Mumbai-Pune national highway No.4
passes through Lonavla. Taxies from Mumbai International
Airport can be hired to reach INS Shivaji. The distance
of 120 kms can be covered in approximately 2 hours. The
distance by road from Pune to Lonavla is about 65 kms
and can be covered in one and a half hours.
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Location and Climate |
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INS Shivaji is located 8 kms from the township of
Lonavla. The temperature varies between
16° - 30° C. The south west monsoons bring heavy rain in
this area from June to September. During monsoons,
Lonavla, including the surrounding areas remain covered
under a blanket of clouds attracting tourists from far
off places. This being a low altitude hill resort, light
woolens and wet weather clothing are recommended. Summer
uniform is worn throughout the year.
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Places of Interest |
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virtue of its beautiful surroundings and heavy monsoons,
Lonavla is a natural hill resort and attracts thousands
of visitors each year during the months of June to
October. The hills surrounding Shivaji are a trekker's
delight. An outdoor camping expedition over a weekend in
the midst of nature can be an exhilarating experience.
Khandala and Lonavla which are neighbouring townships
boast of a number of popular tourist attractions like
the Karla and Bhaja caves with ancient Buddhist temples
and sculptures. Valvan Dam, Tungarli Lake, Bhushi Dam,
Rotunda Vertigo, Tigers Leap, Dukes Nose, Rajmachi Point
are some other tourist attractions.
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