Recent data from Auroville’s Register of Residents update reveals that the actual active population is far below the often-quoted 3,000 residents. With only 1,861 verified residents and many absentee members, Auroville’s governance and resource management face significant challenges that must be addressed for future growth.
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Auroville faces a critical choice: continue internal power struggles or embrace collaboration. With the Government of India and courts reaffirming the Governing Board’s authority, resisting is futile. The era of influential foreign families’ control has ended, and hypocrisy must stop. Only Truth can manifest Auroville’s founding Vision of Human Unity and Progress.
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Auroville’s evolving challenges demand urgent response, remedy, and renewal. Long-standing issues of trust, transparency, and inclusivity have eroded the foundation of its collective governance. To realign with its founding ideals, Auroville must embrace meaningful reforms, ensuring that participation, integrity, and unity guide its path forward.
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In support of The Hindu’s recent article on the Auroville Governing Board’s visit, Lakshay Dharan expresses appreciation for the balanced coverage of vital reforms aimed at aligning Auroville’s development with its founding vision. He highlights the importance of overcoming stagnation caused by select groups resisting progress and emphasizes the need for broader community engagement to ensure Auroville’s future.
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As Auroville grapples with the introduction of Central Government regulations, a call echoes for residents to delve into the legal framework—Auroville Foundation Act, 1988, and Rules, 1997. Challenges to regulations need a court, not local bodies. Knee-jerk dissent via emergency RAD lacks legal standing, risking residents’ eligibility. Activism is cautioned; unity, study of laws, and legal counsel are urged for informed, responsible action in harmony with India’s evolving global role.
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In Auroville, where unity, diversity, and harmony are celebrated, recent events have raised questions about the limits of freedom of expression. The fear that motivated the Residents Assembly, RAD, to pass a resolution was indeed unusual, with only two similar instances in the community’s history. However, both of these cases involved actions taken outside of Auroville, and they were far from arbitrary acts.
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At the heart of Auroville’s unique approach to governance lies the Residents’ Assembly, a dynamic body that shapes policies, fosters community dialogue, and embodies the spirit of participatory decision-making. In this article, we explore the significance of the Residents’ Assembly in Auroville and how it plays a pivotal role in guiding the community’s direction.
Continue readingAuroville’s Residents’ Assembly is at the core of the township’s vision for peace and unity. In this article, we explore how this unique decision-making body contributes to Auroville’s quest for human unity and a harmonious existence.
Continue readingAuroville’s Residents’ Assembly has come a long way since its inception. In this article, we journey through the history of the Assembly, from its early days to its current initiatives, exploring how it has evolved as the heartbeat of our community.
Continue readingAuroville’s governance structure is a multifaceted tapestry that includes the Residents’ Assembly and a network of dedicated Working Groups. In this article, we explore the synergy and collaboration between these two pillars, highlighting their essential roles in shaping the Auroville community.
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