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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Greetings from Auroville, the City of Human Unity. I am Lakshay Dharan, an Aurovilian and convenor of AWARE Auroville, writing to share my perspective on the letter recently sent by Auroville International (AVI) regarding what they described as “disturbing developments” in our community. AVI letter is in the attachment.
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Auroville’s vision has always been clear: the creation of a City dedicated to Human Unity and conscious evolution. From the very beginning, on February 28, 1968, when the Galaxy Plan was revealed, the goal has been to build a City that serves the purpose of progress. Over the past 56 years, we have seen significant delays, but now, finally, we are witnessing the realization of this long-awaited Vision. The notion that the government is involved in a conspiracy to undermine Auroville is unfounded and misinformed.
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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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Amidst recent tree felling along Auroville’s Crown Road, the concerns offer an opportunity for unity and positive vision. While acknowledging the loss, the focus on minimal tree removal for the Master Plan aligns with Auroville’s commitment to conscious living, resilience, and sustainable urban planning.
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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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Auroville, the international township nestled in Tamil Nadu, faces unique challenges in resource mobilization for its sustainable development. In this article, we explore the hurdles and innovative solutions that drive the community’s efforts to secure the resources needed for its vision of conscious living.
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Auroville, the international township nestled in Tamil Nadu, is more than a haven for conscious living—it’s also an innovation hub for research in sustainable technology and practices. In this article, we delve into Auroville’s pivotal role in advancing sustainability through research and innovation.
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Auroville, the international township nestled in Tamil Nadu, stands as a beacon of conscious living. In this article, we explore Auroville’s harmonious approach to distribution and consumption, where mindfulness and sustainability guide every choice.
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