Meteorological Training Institute

Within its several objectives and responsibilities, the objectives and responsibilities of prime importance are

To provide training to support operational activities
To support career development of IMD personnel
To conduct periodic refresher courses to maintain and enhance job competency
To respond to trends, developments and evolving needs in keeping with the rapid technological and scientific advancements
To improve scientific content of research in IMD
To provide facilities for staff to acquire higher education in the field of meteorology and related sciences
To provide appropriate infrastructure, administrative and managerial, for departmental and extra-departmental examinations
To monitor and evaluate the training processes to determine improvements, changes and corrective measures
To customize and effect quick changes in the curriculum to make it a “State of the Art” course.
To function as an effective RMTC for Regional Association II.

MTI caters to nominated trainees from several organizations National Organizations :

Defense Services (Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Indian Army and Coastguards)
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
Indian Satellite Research Organization (ISRO)
Maritime States on cyclone warning and management
National centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)
National Salt Commission (NSC)
National Water Academy, Khadkwasala, Pune
O/o Director General of Civil Aviation
Personnel from various national organizations have also availed the facilities
Private Airports (CIAL Cochin, Satya Sai Air Port, Puttaparthi, Lakshadweep Administration, etc.)
Satellite Applications Centre (SAC)
Snow and Avalanche Research Centres (SASE)