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India's First Pet Care Education and Training Institute Inaugurated in Pune
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News18•06-10-2026, 17:45
India's First Pet Care Education and Training Institute Inaugurated in Pune
- •Maharashtra Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha inaugurated the Pet Care Education and Training Ecosystem in Pune.
- •The institute aims to cater to the growing demand for skilled professionals in the expanding pet care sector by offering specialized training courses.
- •PETE will provide government-recognized certificate programs focusing on modern, scientific, and ethical practices in pet handling, grooming, and boarding.
- •Minister Lodha proposed introducing a specialized pilot training program for pet care professionals at an Industrial Training Institute in Mumbai.
- •Institute directors highlighted that the curriculum was developed through detailed scientific study to create employment opportunities for youngsters.
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The newly inaugurated facility is called the Pet Care Education and Training Ecosystem (PETE). It is claimed to be the country's first pet care education and training institute.
PETE offers government-recognised certificate courses focusing on modern, scientific, and ethical practices in areas such as pet handling, dog walking, pet sitting, grooming, and boarding facility management.
Maharashtra Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha inaugurated the institute in Pune. During the event, he also proposed introducing a specialised pilot training programme for pet care professionals at an Industrial Training Institute in Mumbai.
