Puneri Thaska – A Facebook group for women
Pune : Women from Pune are known for speaking their mind. Now a group of Puneri Muli have come together under aegis of ‘Puneri Thaska’ aimed at encouraging an empowering each other.
Puneri Thaska was started on 5th of May 2016. The group started with just 7 members. Today there are 1400 members from all walks of life.
To join Puneri Thaska (https://m.facebook.com/
“If you are a woman who has ever stayed, or staying, or will be moving to Pune soon, this group is for you. This is a group dedicated to all the women who have a heart for Pune city. There is no membership fee involved. The only contribution expected from members is their participation, and encouragement to the fellow members. If you are a ‘Puneri Muli’ then join us for get together and share your thoughts”, says Dr Shweta Kakade Potdar, founder of Puneri Thaska.
Dr Shweta is a true blue Puneri Mulgi at heart. She is a Dentist by profession. She practices full time in her clinic in Kothrud since last six years.
“The whole idea behind starting this group was to gather women from all walks of life in the city under 1 platform. Several women get a wonderful platform to grow and express in Puneri Thaska.
A few of our members are settled abroad currently. When they visit their homes Puneri Thaska is always at their rescue. They don’t feel lost when they return home after months. They get all their questions answered on our group.We have several group activities going on , on a daily basis”, she added.
For starters, there is a section called “RETAIL THERAPY“. Here all the members can post their products and services.
Then there is a DIRECTORY for members as well! It’s a beautiful digital listing with an attractive layout, exclusively for the members. They can share this listing on all platforms of social media.
Here is the link to Puneri Thaska Directory https://punerithaskadirectory.
The “EXPERT OPINION” series allows members to have an insight into different fields and branches. Experts are interviewed in this series. They answer a few questions or give some useful information to the members.
There is also an engaging series called “MUDDE KI BAAT” and “PT-KATTA“. They are interactive sections. Here members get to express their thoughts and opinions freely! These sections have thought provoking questions on various topics.
The regular contests on Puneri Thaska tap the creative side of the members.
“Our Dubsmash contest on the group was a great hit. Since we are growing from strengths to strength, we are on the verge of helping out some NGO s as well. We are happy to be able to give back to our society in our own little way. We also have REGULAR MEETS to have interaction between the members. Our aim is to build a healthy community. Hence we make it a point to meet up regularly outside the virtual world” Dr Shweta added.
She further added, “As our beloved city of Pune expands horizontally every passing day, Puneri Thaska aims at shrinking the city on this virtual platform ! Women from all corners of the city are United under 1 roof here! This is a shout out to all the Puneri Women out there… join us to be the biggest and most interactive women’s group in the city!!”
Views of some members about Puneri Thaska :
Neha Athavale (29), an enginner currently staying in the USA, added, “Puneri Thaska is a connection back to my home town and my city folks. I am a proud Punekar and this group is a way of staying in touch with true Punekars. I can keep up with the new things coming up in the city as well as keeping track of the ever changing fashion industry with the help of so many pictures uploaded by all the members. What I find most interesting is going through the different advertisements trying to find something unique and special, which is handmade and not a part of a mass production industry”.
Deepali Akolkar (37), who runs Smart Fun Activity Centre in Bibvewadi, Pune, says, “Maitricha Maska,Lagel tula chaska @ PUNERI THASKA!!
Isha Phatak (26) of Vaani Fabrics said, “Puneri Thaska is for all genuine networking Punekars and has emerged as a very active group. Being a new member, one is always keen of updates and very observant of the shaping of an association. And I am glad I am associated with a bunch of truly helpful angels caring for and respecting each other is as natural to Puneri Thaska as it is to a loving labrador! This is the thaska we talk about!”.
Abha Verma (27) from Craft Basket said, “I am so glad I’m in this group, it’s such a jolly group. I am into handmade product’s business like (candles, bangles, paper bags & boxes, envelopes). From this group, now many people know my work, have been appreciated also. And has helped me to come up with more ideas The ladies meet was amazing, so much of positive vibes, looking forward for more of these. It’s a wonderful group”.
Jyoti Jog, a former scientist from National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), said, “It’s indeed a great platform for lady entrepreneurs. I congratulate u for starting this wonderful group”.
Dr Radhika Wagh (32), director and gynaecologist at Blossoms Women Care, added, “I’ve been a part of quite a few Pune groups Facebook, but I have to say this one has a charm. You really don’t know the members, yet feel connected. Also the interactive posts, the competitions that come up are very different and interesting”.
Aditi Panhalkar Yallatikar (28), based in United Kingdom, “Puneri Thaska has brought Pune to UK, from the forum updates, expert opinions the tempting treats shared by the lovely ladies and not to forget but the best part that you can do is… go shopping sitting anywhere in the world and actually know your seller unlike the shopping sites. What could be the best platform than Puneri Thaska that sitting in UK I could buy beautiful Kolkata sarees for my mom on her birthday thanks to Cupraa. It is lovely to be a part of this group that brings my town closer to me”.
