Discover Our Exceptional Society
Explore a range of thoughtfully designed amenities, a strong community, a green environment and dedicated management tailored to elevate the living experience for our esteemed veterans and their families.
Clean & Green Living
Our community features spacious and elegantly designed low-rise flats, each offering ample natural light and ventilation. These homes are crafted to provide utmost comfort and peace.
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Community Amenities
Enjoy a variety of recreational facilities within our gated community, including parks, walking trails, bank, a shopping centerand sports areas. These spaces foster a healthy lifestyle and encourage community bonding.
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Active & Dedicated Management
A team of owners from the Society form a dedicated and active Management Committe which in turn manage and direct a team of paid office and ground staff. The Management Committe holds regular AGBMs and SGBMs to inform and get consent from the entire Society, and also sends out regular email notices.
Read MoreAbout Salunke Vihar
Formally named Army Welfare Housing Cooperative Society Limited, we are commonly known in Pune as Salunke Vihar. In fact, the entire area around it is sometimes referred to as Salunke Vihar and the road leading to it is called Salunke Vihar Road. The society has been in existence for over 40 years!
With over 40 years of existence, AWCHS has established itself as a premier housing society dedicated to the well-being of Indian Armed Forces veterans. Our deep understanding of the unique needs of military families has shaped our community, ensuring a supportive environment that values safety, camaraderie, and quality of life.
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The Story Behind AWCHS
AWCHSL or “Army Welfare Cooperative Housing Society Limited” was founded in 1983. It is named after Late Sepoy Pandurang Salunke, MVC
Sepoy Salunke was a hero of the 1971 war. A member of 15 Maratha Light Infantry, he was posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra on 6th December 1971.
During the 1971 Indo-Pak conflict, he sacrificed his life with heroic valor. After single-handedly destroying Pakistani tanks in the western sector, he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. His courageous actions cleared the path for the battalion’s advance.
Today, a bust of Sepoy Salunke stands on a pedestal at the entrance to Salunke Vihar. Set amidst a well-maintained garden and serene surroundings, the memorial exudes a sense of sanctity.
Every 6th of December, residents of Salunke Vihar observe Veer Salunke Divas. The bust is adorned with a garland to the sound of bugles, and a ‘samman guard’ presents arms in his honor.
Learn moreA Short History of Salunke Vihar
AWHO’s Pune project, Salunke Vihar, was initiated to secure quality housing for army personnel. They acquired 33.5 acres from the Maharashtra government under strict conditions, including a fixed occupancy price and restrictions on land use and subdivision. The project was executed in four phases, encountering delays in occupancy certification and legal challenges over land classification. AWCHSL was formed as a tenant co-partnership housing society, ensuring collective ownership and exclusive housing rights for serving and retired military personnel. Negotiations, bylaw revisions, and administrative efforts resolved disputes over society classification and naming, establishing a sustainable framework for long-term property management..
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Our Core Values
Our core values reflect our unwavering commitment to serving our community with honor, respect, and dedication.
Community
We foster a strong sense of community where every resident feels valued and connected through shared experiences and mutual support.
Integrity
Our commitment to transparency and honesty underscores everything we do, ensuring trust and accountability in all our interactions.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in every aspect of our society, from the quality of our amenities to the maintenance of our beautiful surroundings.