emissions and to help in achieving the global Net-zero target
Community learning centres have been established in the respective cities to plan, implement and monitor relevant actions and contribute towards achieving a better future together. CLC’s successfully helped in forming an effective environment committee, spread awareness among citizens, planned plantation drives, and reused waste materials in the plantation activity.
Pune is the 8th largest metropolis in India and the second largest city in Maharashtra. Famously, Pune is called "Queen of the Deccan," and known as cultural city capital of state Maharashtra. The city is known for cultural activities like classical music, spirituality, theatre, sports, and literature. Until 1978, it was known as Poona.
Once the hometown of Marathas and a centre of power for the Maratha Empire, the presence of the numerous edifices in Pune links to its rich and glorious past. Some of the prominent historical landmarks in Pune include Shaniwarwada, Sinhagad Fort, Pataleshwar, Aga Khan Palace and Chaturshringi Temple.
Pune also has made its mark as the educational epicenter winning itself the sobriquet, 'The Oxford of the East'. Not just that, it has a growing industrial hinterland, with information technology, engineering and automotive companies.
The region surrounding Pune includes the Sahyadri Hills, the Balaghat Range (north), and the Mahadeo Hills (south), which enclose the northern Bhima River valley.
Browse through this section and explore important news, stories of change, citizen initiatives, and engage with people on issues and initiatives for promoting and taking action towards Greener Pune.