Memories of Poona
Agricultural College, Pune
As you all know, Pune is a renowned educational and
celebrated cultural centre. One of my favourite colleges in Pune is the
Agriculture College near Shivajinagar. While travelling by train, I admired the
students working hard on the wide green fields with the signboard of the
college in the background.
The well-known social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule of Pune
is said to be the founder of this great college, set up in 1907/8.
The main building of the college with its grand dome, a beautiful entrance hall and a library presents an amazing picture reflecting the high quality of education provided for over a century. You can see the pictures of this building then and now.
My family was a regular buyer of jaggery, vegetables and
fruits sold through this college’s retail outlet. The quality of its produce
was excellent.
Pune, my dear Pune… I am grateful to you and will never ever
forget you.
