Parisar
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Parisar is a civil society organization working on lobbying and advocacy for sustainable development. Since its formation in the early 1980s, Parisar has worked in a diverse set of fields such as preservation of heritage, protection of urban bio-diversity, and sustainable agriculture. Since about the turn of the 21st century, its work focuses mainly on sustainable urban transport, since it recogni
Many of us worry about the future. About rising temperatures, disappearing green spaces, worsening air quality, spending so much of our lives commuting, and the kind of cities we will leave behind for future generations.
This , we'd like to hold space for a different kind of conversation — one that acknowledges these concerns, but also asks: what can we do about them?
For 44 years, Parisar has been working towards making our cities more sustainable, equitable, and people-friendly. Along the way, we have learned that building better cities isn't just about policies, plans, and infrastructure. It is more about citizens, communities, everyday choices and collective action.
Join us at the exhibition hosted by and , where we are one among many organisations sharing experiences, and showcasing ideas and initiatives that are helping shape a more sustainable future for and beyond.
🗒 5 June
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Pune International Centre, Pashan
Come say hi and join the conversation on sustainable mobility, safer streets, better public transport, urban trees and more liveable cities. Browse stories from our work, share your own experiences, questions, hopes, and frustrations. We'd love to meet you. 🌱
03/06/2026
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What does it take to build a cycle-friendly city? A city like that is not created by a single , an annual cycling event, or even a bicycle plan. It is built through a combination of connected networks, safe routes for children, quality infrastructure, effective enforcement, and seamless integration with everyday mobility for every cyclist.
This five-point blueprint draws from years of Parisar's learning, research, and on-ground experience. Our work on cycling has spanned infrastructure audits, school mobility programmes, children's travel research, cycle promotion initiatives, public events, and informing policy. While these efforts have been rooted in , the lessons extend far beyond the city.
Pune already has a Bicycle Plan and a growing community working to make cycling safer and more accessible. As the city gains increasing visibility through events such as , it also has an opportunity to demonstrate what lasting investment in cycling can look like for the thousands of people who cycle every day for work, education, health, livelihood, and leisure.
Pune has the vision. Pune has the legacy (of being India's Cycle Capital). The challenge now is implementation, and we hope this blueprint can help guide the way forward.
08/05/2026
Cities across continue to prioritise roads, flyovers, and faster movement, but what about the that make our streets cooler, calmer, and actually more ?
Join us for a Jane’s Walk in as we explore trees as part of the city’s living infrastructure: bit.ly/JanesWalkParisar26
Through conversations, observations, and simple mapping activities, we’ll look at how trees shape walking experiences, street life, ecology, and in ways we often overlook. We’ll also introduce participants to tree governance: who manages trees, how decisions are made, and why this matters in our rapidly changing city.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/JanesWalkParisar26
🗓 Sunday, 17 May 2026
🕣 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 Meeting Point: In front of Pebbles Store, DP Road, Aundh, Pune
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Yamuna, ICS Colony, Ganeshkhind Road
Pune
411007
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |