A little about my city

Pune (Poona) is an old city. It lies approximately 160kms south east of Mumbai nestled in the foothills of the Sahyadri range (AKA The Western Ghats) about 550m above sea level . It has been a city of some import since around the 1600s.

Yes it is a Google map

Its growing at a rapid rate as are all cities in India... by about 30% per decade. Today the population of Greater Pune is touching 5,000,000. Thats is its the 8th biggest Metropolitan area in India.

Yes again it is a Google map

Hills in the West Plains in the East

The River Mutha runs through it.

Mula joins the Mutha from the North

Hills and Plains to the South

Watch this space for more on Pune city

Introduction

I want to play a part in helping the world in general and my city in particular be a better place to live in. It is not all that bad even now, but what if I could help make it even better? This blog is one way to try and get the word out, to discuss and debate, with myself if no one wants to partake! This blog is about asking questions and looking for solutions and finally to try and implement them or at least advocate them (the solutions). I am a Urban & Rural Development Planner and thus have the training to make a difference. Lets see if Progressif Action can take place...