Sailing into history: Three women among Kochi Water Metro trainee pilots

Community & Culture By Sreelakshmi Soman Oct 20, 2024 Read the article

Three women in their twenties, Arunima A, Lekshmi RS, and Sneha S are set to be among the first pilots of the electric-hybrid ferries plying under the Kochi Water Metro Ltd. (KWML).

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Arunima, Lekshmi, and Sneha are pioneers in a field long dominated by men.

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These women, driven by passion and determination, are currently undergoing rigorous on-the-job training, marking a significant milestone for themselves and the country.

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As trainee lascars, they are stamping their names in history as the first women to complete the General Purpose Rating (GPR) conversion course.

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Arunima, a 23-year-old from Kollam, has a diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

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Lekshmi , a native of Thiruvananthapuram, too, has a diploma in electronics engineering.

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Sneha, hailing from Alappuzha, Kerala’s hub for water transport and backwater tourism, holds a diploma in electrical and electronics engineering.

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