Maharashtra Agriculture Tech Center inaugurated a Precision Agriculture Drone Training and Certification Institute in Pune. Farmers and agritech entrepreneurs are being trained on drone use for spraying, seeding, and aerial monitoring. Graduates receive government-approved certification, enabling creation of freelance drone service units. The first batch trained 50 operators, now offering services in 1000 acre cotton and pomegranate farms. The centre plans to scale certification across districts and support agri-start-ups in drone tech.