Pune on my mind...
In the 18th century, Pune became the political
centre of the Indian subcontinent , as the seat of
Peshwas who were the prime ministers of the
Maratha Empire.
Pune is considered the cultural capital of
Maharashtra. Since the 1950s and 1960s,
Pune has a traditional old-economic base . Most
of the old industries continue to grow. The city is
also known for its manufacturing and
automobiles industries, as well as for research
institutes of information technology(IT),
education, management and training, which
attract migrants, students, and professionals
from India, South East Asia, the Middle East, and
Africa. Pune is also one of the fastest growing
cities in the Asia-Pacific region. The ‘Mercer
2015 Quality of Living rankings’ evaluated local
living conditions in more than 440 cities around
the world where Pune ranked at 145, second in
India after Hyderabad. It also highlights
Pune among evolving business centers and
emerging 9 cities around the world with citation
"Hosts IT and automotive companies"
Most colleges in Pune are affiliated to Savitribai
Phule Pune University, established in 1948.
Seven other universities have also been
established in the city.
