Section 5: Objectives and functions of the Institute

The objectives of the Institute shall be-(a) to provide middle cadre managers, technicians and technologists suited for employment in the operations, management, accounting and allied services in the transportation sector of the economy, including transportation by rail, road, air, sea and inland waterways;
(b) to provide basic standard and specialised courses of instruction leading to the award of qualifications, certificates and diplomas in the techniques of transport engineering, operations and management with a view to developing a store of technically competent, highly skilful and efficient operators for the transport sector of the economy;
(c) to provide approved and adequate training in the design, installation, maintenance, operation and modernisation of technical equipment relevant in all forms of the transportation sector;
(d) to provide courses of instruction on the co-ordination of all aspects of the transportation industry and the regulation and management techniques suited to the transport industry both in the public and private sectors of the economy after consultation with the Ministry or department charged with responsibility for matters relating to establishment and training;
(e) to provide facilities for the training of persons in the installation, operation and maintenance of technical equipment and in the formulation and administration of rules, procedures and practices calculated to increase the margin of operational safety of transport services;
(f) to provide equipment and facilities for the encouragement, promotion and conduct of research in all fields of transportation, ensure the periodic evaluation of transport plans and programmes and the formulation of such policies on transportation as may from time to time be authorised by the Minister;
(g) to serve as an information cell for the planning and co-ordination of such transportation policies and programmes as the Minister may from time to time direct;
(h) to serve as-
(i) a centre for the transfer of technology in all aspects of the transport sector of the economy;
(ii) the Transport Intelligence Centre; and
(iii) a data bank for the collection, collation and analysis of all economic and technological data relating to all aspects of transportation;
(i) to award certificates of attendance to those who participate and attain a sufficiently satisfactory standard in any of the courses organised by the Institute;
(j) to organise course of instruction and provide necessary facilities for the pursuit and acquisition of diplomas, certificates and other qualifications of such other professions allied to transport as the Council may determine; and
(k) to promote or undertake such other activities (not inconsistent with the foregoing provisions of this section) as the Council considers will help to further the objectives of the Institute.