Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha Inaugurates India’s First Pet Care Institute in Pune
Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha Inaugurates India's First Pet Care Institute in Pune
Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha inaugurated PETE, India’s first pet care institute, at JM Road in Pune with government-approved certification courses.
Pune: Maharashtra Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Mangal Prabhat Lodha inaugurated the Petcare Education and Training Ecosystem (PETE), described by the institute as India’s first pet care institute, at JM Road in Pune on October 5, 2026.
PETE aims to build a skilled and compassionate workforce for the growing pet care sector while establishing higher standards in modern and ethical pet care. The institute offers government-approved certification courses for pet care aspirants, professionals and pet parents.
Government-Approved Pet Care Courses
PETE offers comprehensive certification programmes covering areas such as pet handling, pet sitting, pet grooming and boarding facility management.
The institute also provides hands-on practical training at dedicated pet facilities, along with online programmes designed for pet parents and focused on the overall wellbeing of pets.
Focus on Practical Training
PETE founder Partha Joshi said the rapidly growing pet care ecosystem has increased the demand for certified and compassionate professionals.
According to Joshi, the institute developed its curriculum after scientific and industry-driven research, combining theoretical knowledge with practical outcomes to prepare the next generation of animal care professionals.
The inauguration was attended by PETE co-founders Shrirang Khaparde, Siddharth Gokhale and Bhagyesh Ranade. Ranade said the institute’s focus would remain on empowering future animal care professionals through hands-on and practical training.
MSBSVET Affiliation Letter Handed Over
During the inauguration, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha handed over the MSBSVET board affiliation letter from the Maharashtra state government to PETE.
Addressing the gathering, Lodha praised the initiative and highlighted the need for a skilled workforce in the pet care sector. He said pets have become an integral part of people’s lives and stressed the importance of ensuring high-quality care and welfare for animals.
The minister also proposed an experimental setup at Mumbai’s Industrial Training Institute (ITI) to provide a dedicated environment for training future pet care professionals.
PETE Plans Expansion Across India
PETE said it aims to address workforce and skill gaps in areas including pet grooming, dog walking and pet sitting.
The institute plans to expand its operations across India over the next five years, with a focus on improving the quality of care available to pets and supporting the people who work in the pet care sector.
Established in 2025 and based in Pune, PETE describes itself as a pet care education and training ecosystem focused on developing a skilled and compassionate workforce for modern and ethical pet care.
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