Punawale: Then vs. Now – The Transformation of a Hidden Gem
In the past Punawale was a sleepy, ignored suburb on the periphery of Pune, and quite literally nothing short of spectacular has brought about a change in the place. It was not so many years ago that the name was known only to native people and a few landowners. Punawale is now creating news today as one of the most promising real estate and lifestyle destinations in West Pune. What has changed then? What happened that made this sleepy town a commercial and residential hub? It is time to travel down the memory lane and see how Punawale has changed in the past few years. The Peaceful Origins – Punawale ‘Then’ In order to get acquainted with the scope of change that has happened in Punawale, one must begin with the very beginning. Punawale was an agricultural village a few decades ago. Being based on the traditional culture of Maharashtrians, the place was dominated by agricultural fields, winding streets, and huts owned by small families. Their population was not large, and ...