Niwara: 160 years of serving the old and infirm in Pune
The asylum was established on August 9, 1863, by a group of local gentlemen called ‘Citizens of Poona’. Later, Jewish philanthropist David Sassoon donated Rs 25,000 for the construction of a new building and a foundation stone for the same was laid on September 23, 1863.
Source: indianexpress.com