(a) the name and number of courses offered by National Inland Navigational
Institute (NINI) in the country, State-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to open more NINI in the country;
(c) if so, the details thereof alongwith the location identified for the
purpose, State-wise; and
(d) the present male-female intake capacity of each NINI in the country,
State-wise and course-wise?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI MUKUL ROY)
(a): There is only one National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI) in the country and
it is located at Patna, Bihar. Following courses are being conducted in this institute:
(1) Preparatory courses:
(i) Serang - 2 months
(ii) 2nd Class Master of - 2 months Inland Vessel
(iii) Ist Class Master of - 2 months Inland Vessel
(iv) 2nd Class Driver of - 2 months Inland Vessel
(v) 1st Class Driver of - 2 months Inland Vessel
(vi) Licensed Engine Driver - 2 months of Inland Vessel
(2) Induction Training for
(i) Deck Ratings - 3 months
(ii) Engine Ratings - 3 months