Organisation

The Institute has been established as an autonomous body in 1990 under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. In 2004, it has been designated as “A Centre under Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM)” by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. Prof Sandeep Kulshreshtha is presently its Director (www.iittm.net).

The Institute is governed by the Board of Governors, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management. The Board shall be responsible for the organization, general superintendence, direction and control of the activities of the Institute.

In February 2007, Dr. Sutheeshna Babu. S (PhD- JNU) took charge of the Institute as its Nodal Officer.

About Institute

Set up as apex institute for all matters leisure-based water sporting in the country, it has been our constant endeavour to creatively fulfill the mandates. With the focused strategies, actions and interventions; it has already established its position as a nodal body for training, consultancy, development, regulation, framing safety norms, bench-marking and promotion of watersports as integral component of the burgeoning tourism business.

Major Functions

Institute performs a variety of functions ranging from imparting training in a wide range of leisure-based water sporting to preparing feasibility studies/development reports for water sporting to state government agencies and corporate/ private entrepreneurs, frame safety norms, water sports awareness campaigns, water safety campaigns, inspection and certification of water sports centres and so on.

At Institute, we strive to set high standards for the practice of the sportings with ‘safety-first’ approach. In addition, it also takes lead in guiding the Govt. agencies and potential entrepreneurs in matters of water sports business.

Presently, trainings are offered in almost the entire range of water sport disciplines such as powerboat handling, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, river rafting, kayaking etc. The certification in life-saving techniques for water sport operators, beach life-guarding, pool life-guarding and water-park are very unique in content and pedagogy.

Many innovative training courses have been developed in recent years. A unique course among those was ‘Sea Rescue Squad’ programme for the Govt. of Kerala. This training aims to prepare and empower the persons in all critical facets of rescue activities and also usage of major instruments such as GPS and nearly 70 persons already trained.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE


Venue

Most training programmes are conducted at our premises at Caranzalem, near Dona Paula Circle, Panjim (Tel No 91-832-2453898). However, some of the basic training programmes requiring safer inland water conditions and specialized training programmes like river rafting are conducted at suitable off-campus locations. Location and other details of such courses are intimated to the participant well in time.


Accommodation

The Institute presently does not have own boarding & lodging facilities. Therefore, trainees are advised to make arrangements themselves. However, Institute may provide assistance to trainees for arranging their stay at private accommodation near the institute. The cost of dormitory accommodation and catering charges are nominal. The trainees shall have to settle payments directly with the hotel/ caterer.


Confirmation of admission to the course

Candidates will be confirmed to respective courses only on depositing required course fees.  


Mode of payment

Course fees shall be accepted by Demand Draft only, favouring National Institute of Water sports payable at Panaji.