Pune, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra is known as the “The Oxford of the East” for the presence of several reputed educational institutes. The city is emerging as a prominent location for IT and manufacturing. The cultural diversity and affluent young population makes it one of the most vibrant metropolitan areas in India. The city boasts of one of the best social infrastructures in the country with international healthcare facilities, stable law and order and great quality of life. Pune has been selected in the list of 100 smart cities in the country to be developed by the Central Government in the next five years