Climate Action

Auroville’s Master Plan, as per the Galaxy Plan, consists of four main parks – Mahalakshmi Park, Mahasaraswati Park, Mahakali Park, and Maheshwari Park. These parks are situated between different zones, with connecting corridors and green lanes linking them. Mahalakshmi Park lies between the Residential Zone and Cultural Zone, while Mahasaraswati...

Auroville, a utopian community located in southern India, is challenging the traditional consumerist lifestyle by embracing sustainable living practices and rejecting the use of cars. In an article published in The Guardian in August 2018, Vidhi Doshi explored the unique way of life in Auroville and the motivations behind its...

Auroville is a unique experimental township located in the state of Tamil Nadu in India, that has been dedicated to sustainable living since its inception in the 1960s. In the quest for a sustainable lifestyle, Aurovillians have adopted various innovative practices in renewable energy and waste management. In this article,...

Auroville was founded with the aim of promoting sustainable living, human unity, cultural diversity, and spiritual growth. Over the years, the community has grown and evolved, and there have been debates and discussions on how best to balance the need for development with the original principles of the township. In...

Auroville, the experimental township in Tamil Nadu, India, was established with a vision of human unity and sustainability. However, in recent years, the concept of sustainability in Auroville has been challenged due to the encroachment of common resources and assets by a few individuals.