Pune, often referred to as the
“Oxford of the east”, is one of the top cities in the country to live in. It is
also called the Cultural Capital of India as it is home to people of different
cultures, bringing in a lot of cultural diversity. The city is located in the
western end of the Deccan plateau, hence called the “Deccan Queen”. It is also
talked about for its beautiful weather all over the country, which ranges
between 15-35 degree centigrade throughout the year.
Pune is one of the faster growing
cities in the country, not only in terms of infrastructure and development, but
also as a tourist destination and with respect to education. The city holds the
record for having the highest number of Engineering colleges in a given city. Koregaon
Park, one of the poshest areas in the city is house to a lot of Europeans. Many
working professionals are making Pune their first choice when it comes to
choosing cities or settling down, which is why it is emerging as the new
Cosmopolitan city of the country. All these factors have been instrumental in
increasing real estate prices in the city, while the country is facing a
slowdown in real estate.
The growing popularity of the city
can also be explained by the increasing number of job opportunities it presents
to people, especially the youth. Pune has the highest number of Public sector
and Government organizations in the city. It also enjoys the privilege of
having the most number of IT companies in the country, even more than
Bangalore, which results in the city enjoying the highest per capita income.
Studies suggest that Pune has been
ranked the 2nd best city to live in, in the country, providing the
best quality of life by offering a perfect balance between a fast paced metro
city and a small city. One key highlight of the city is the OSHO Commune
International, which is one of the most coveted organizations for meditation,
and a must visit if you come to Pune. It is located in the outskirts of
Koregaon Park, another instrumental factor in westernizing Pune, as it attracts
a lot of people from other countries.
Since
the opening of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, life has changed for the residents
of Pune in terms of comforts and opportunities. It has considerably reduced the
travel time between Pune and Mumbai and made transport and professional lives
easier.
Pune has been showing the highest record of
growth in the last one or two decades. The expansion and growth Pune has
witnessed has also lead to rise in real estate prices in the city as the
aspirational factor of living in one of the best city has increased. Written by: Sejal Goyal