AVPL International has established a Drone Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Government ITI Govandi in Mumbai in collaboration with the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC), aimed at strengthening hands-on training and industry-ready skills in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies.
Gurugram-based AVPL International is engaged in skill development, future-skills training and indigenous drone technology.
The new facility is designed to provide structured, practical training in drone operations and real-world UAV applications, helping students acquire skills needed to participate in India’s rapidly expanding drone ecosystem.
The centre houses four specialised categories of drones that will allow students to gain hands-on experience across different sectors. These include 10-litre agricultural drones used for precision farming, surveillance drones for security monitoring, payload delivery drones designed for logistics applications, and search-and-rescue drones that support disaster response operations.
Through practical modules and guided operational training, students will be exposed to real-world applications of drone technology in areas such as agriculture, security, logistics and emergency response. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry deployment.
By establishing advanced training infrastructure within technical institutes, AVPL International aims to strengthen India’s drone skilling ecosystem and prepare students for emerging opportunities in UAV technology while contributing to the development of a future-ready workforce.
Dr. Preet Sandhu, Founder and Managing Director, AVPL International said, _“India’s drone ecosystem will grow only when students gain hands-on exposure to real technologies and real use cases. Establishing this Centre of Excellence at Government ITI Govandi is part of our broader aim to make advanced drone training accessible within the technical education ecosystem. By introducing students to applications ranging from precision agriculture to disaster response, we aim to build a skilled workforce that can support India’s rapidly expanding UAV industry.”
Published on March 16, 2026