Pune Urban Summit deliberates on green practices for city’s sustainable future

Pune, 4th June 2025: ExploreiT,a Pune based startup working in the area of sustainability successfully hosted the Pune Urban Future Summit today at the MCCIA Trade Tower, Pune, bringing together a diverse group of corporate leaders, sustainability experts, and changemakers to discuss the city’s sustainable future.
The keynote sessions were delivered by two distinguished speakers — Dr. Gurudas Nulkar and Dr. Erach Bharucha, whose insights anchored the core discussions of the day. Dr. Gurudas Nulkar focused on strategies to transform Pune into a more sustainable and environmentally friendly city. Drawing on global examples, he illustrated how cities across the world have successfully integrated green practices and large-scale sustainability initiatives. Following this, Dr. Erach Bharucha captivated the audience with his expert perspective on Pune’s urban evolution over the decades. He emphasized the importance of civic responsibility and community-driven efforts to enhance the city’s livability and resilience.
The event concluded with Shivam Singh presenting ExploreiT’s vision of fostering corporate involvement in sustainable urban development. He highlighted the role of collaborative action in driving real impact. As a closing activity, attendees actively contributed creative theme ideas for Pune’s metro stations, sparking vibrant conversations around cultural representation, eco-conscious design, and the city’s identity. The Pune Urban Future Summit served as a powerful platform for dialogue, learning, and collective action, reinforcing ExploreiT’s commitment to shaping a greener, more inclusive Pune.
The event saw thoughtful exchange of ideas on how Pune can move towards a greener and more sustainable urban ecosystem.