Embracing Reality

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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Fear with no Foundation: Recent RAD

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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The Heart of Decision-Making: Residents’ Assembly in Auroville

AWARE Auroville-Affairs-Organisation-Residents' Assembly-Featured-The Heart of Decision-Making, Residents' Assembly in Auroville

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.

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