Foundation is at liberty to continue its development of the township after the
Supreme Court
passed an order in its favour recently, said a release from the foundation. "...the
NGT
(National Green Tribunal) vide its order (Para 125 (i)) assumed jurisdiction in the matter pertaining to Auroville. In the appeal filed by the Auroville Foundation, this direction has been stayed unconditionally and absolutely by the Hon’ble Supreme Court," said the release. The matter pertains to clearing trees in identified project areas to implement the key projects that were pending over the years. "As the stay on Auroville’s development caused by the NGT verdict has been lifted, there is no bar on implementing the development of projects as per the Auroville Master Plan. Auroville is now, by the Supreme Court’s recent order, at liberty to continue its development of the township," said the release.
The township estimates that a few thousand out of three million trees that Auroville has nurtured need to be felled. "This comes to a mere 0.16 % of the total number of trees on Auroville’s land; i.e., 99.84% of the trees have not been touched. It may be appreciated that as of now, Auroville has a ratio of 1,500 trees per capita for about 2,000 Aurovillians, and a meager percent of trees are cut to implement the master plan," said the release.
Therefore, wherever trees were planted on the way can be felled when required and the wood used as timber. "These trees that were planted with the knowledge that they would need to be cut are mainly of aggressive-invasive species such as Acacia auriculiformis. To summarize, tree felling is undertaken wherever required for a project to be implemented. Auroville is being implemented as per its approved master plan as provided for in the Auroville Foundation Act," said the release. Auroville was planned to be a town for 50,000 people from its very inception and hence needs infrastructure to be developed to make it a vibrant town as dreamt by the Mother, revolutionary freedom fighter-turned-spiritual guru Sri Aurobindo's spiritual collaborator and the founder of the Auroville.
Auroville (/ˈɔːrəvɪl/; City of Dawn French: Cité de l'aube) is an experimental township in Viluppuram district, mostly in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, with some parts in the Union Territory of Pondicherry in India. It was founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa (known as "the Mother") and designed by architect Roger Anger.
is now, by the Supreme Court's recent order, at liberty to continue its development of the township," said the release. The township estimates that a few thousand out of three million trees that Auroville has nurtured need to be felled.
Auroville (/ˈɔːrəvɪl/; City of Dawn French: Cité de l'aube) is an experimental township in Viluppuram district, mostly in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, with some parts in the Union Territory of Pondicherry in India. It was founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa (known as "the Mother") and designed by architect Roger Anger.
The overall cost of living varies depending on one's individual needs and lifestyle, but for most people a minimum of Rs.15,000 per person per month is needed to meet the most basic expenses. In addition, useful initial purchases may include a bicycle or motorcycle (up to Rs. 70,000).
Auroville's money comes from the profits of commercial units within Auroville, from a number of 'Auroville International' centres around the world, from guest houses, from cash donations made by visitors and guests, from outside well-wishers and the families of Aurovilians, and - of course - from Aurovilians themselves ...
Auroville has a number of communities/projects that you can volunteer with.Some of them, like Sadhana Forest even provide free accommodation if you choose to volunteer with them. Even if you're not interested in volunteering, you can find guesthouses for accommodation much like any other town.
Today Auroville is recognised as the first and only internationally endorsed ongoing experiment in human unity and transformation of consciousness, also concerned with - and practically researching into - sustainable living and the future cultural, environmental, social and spiritual needs of mankind.
Further, the Governing Board of Auroville Foundation was re-constituted with seven nominated members on 6th October, 2021 for a period of four years. Sh.R.N. Ravi, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu is the Chairman and Dr.Tamilisai Soundararajan, Hon'ble Lt.
The average Auroville Consulting salary ranges from approximately ₹2,64,834 per year (estimate) for a Fresher Architect to ₹2,67,900 per year (estimate) for a Fresher Architect.
The office of the Auroville Foundation at Auroville, Tamil Nadu has been functioning under the administrative control of Ministry of Education as a statutory (autonomous) body under Government of India.
What is so special about Auroville? There is no differentiation based on caste, creed, or religion. There is no ruling party or organization. Necessities like healthcare, education, and electricity are freely accessible here.
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