Pune is the second-largest city in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai. Situated 560 meters above the sea level on the Deccan Plateau and nestled in the Sahayadri Hills, near the West-Coast of India it is popularly known as Queen of Deccan. Once the centre of power for the Maratha Empire, Pune’s rich historical past and rich profusion of cultural activities carried over hasturned it the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Home to many colleges and universities, Pune is often preferred as a prominent educational destination, winning it the title “The Oxford of the East”. Pune has emerged as a favoritehub for automobilemanufacturers, information technology and defense research institutes making it a growing commercial hub.

Pune chapter of INSARM is always in the forefront in fulfilling the Goals of its very existence. With Members from Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune chapter has taken a lead role lusteringactivities aimed in research, design and development of mechanisms in the field of conventional and advanced armaments.