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Amruta Badodkar (241014) Soumya Shilpi (241182) Kinjal Trivedi (241180) Narendra Surpnani (241171) Parikshit Thakur (241173)
Amruta Badodkar (241014) Soumya Shilpi (241182) Kinjal Trivedi (241180) Narendra Surpnani (241171) Parikshit Thakur (241173)
Where is Auroville?
Auroville is located in south India ,in the State of Tamil Nadu (some parts are in the
State of Pondicherry), a few kilometers inland from the Coromandel Coast, approx 160
kms south of Chennai (previously Madras) and 10 kms north of the town of
Pondicherry.
They come from some 45 nations, from all age groups (from infancy to over eighty,
averaging around 30), from all social classes, backgrounds and cultures, representing
humanity as a whole. The population of the township is constantly growing, but
currently stands at around 2,160 people, of whom approx one-third are Indian.
PEACE ZONE
INDUSTRIAL ZONE
INTERNATIONAL ZONE
CULTURAL ZONE
GREEN BELT
PEACE AREA :
INDUSTRIAL ZONE :
A 109-hectare area to the north of the
Peace Area.
The Industrial Zone, a zone for "green"
industries, is focused on Auroville's efforts
towards a self-supporting township.
It will contain small and medium-
scale industries, training centers, arts and
crafts, and the city's administration.
RESIDENTIAL ZONE :
The largest of the four city zones.
Comprising of 189 hectares.
The Residential Zone is bordered by parks on the north, south and west.
INTERNATIONAL ZONE :
A zone of 74 hectares to the west of the Peace Area,
Will host national and cultural pavilions, grouped by continents.
CULTURAL ZONE :
Planned on a 93-hectare area, situated to the east of the Peace Area,
The Cultural Zone will be a site for applied research in education and artistic
expression.
Facilities for cultural, educational, art and sports activities will be located in this
zone.
Auroville also hopes to demonstrate how 'urban' & 'rural' areas can
complementarily develop in an integral and holistic way for their mutual benefit and
well-being.
We talk about an 'integrated' masterplan, implying here that both city and
environment are integrally planned for, since Auroville has come to care for its
'hinterland'.
Undesirable trends in urban growth : Good example of establishing rural-urban
linkages.
Concerning village settlements : improved quality in housing, sanitation or quality of
life.
Auroville's approach :The approach of its Master Plan is to create equitable and
economically sound society.
Optimum mix of densities : Auroville's concept is to build a city that will economize
on land needs by introducing sustainable development approaches.
Broad framework :
Developed areas :
Village settlements : Six village settlements within the Auroville township area.
Auroville Communities: At present there are 95 Auroville residential communities.
The Commercial area in the Township includes retail services .
The Manufacturing use includes about 100 large and small manufacturing and
processing units.
Public and Semi-Public uses include amenities such as
schools, health facilities, services and utilities.
Administrative and Institutional uses include centre
(Bharat Nivas) & Auroville Foundation offices.
Recreational uses : few playgrounds,centre field.
DEMOGRAPHICS :
Resident Aurovilians
Researchers and students
Day-workers for economic and service activities.
Casual visitors and tourist.
AGE GROUP %
0-14 19.62
15-19 6.52
20-24 5.99
25-29 8.62
30-39 18.30
40-49 20.28
50-59 15.01
60+ 5.66
ECONOMY OF THE TOWNSHIP :
Power:
About 150 houses use solar PV electricity
and heaters for their energy requirements.
The power distribution of around 600
consumer connections is carried through
a system of 28 distribution transformers.
Education:
Two primary schools (Transition and Deepanam),
Three high schools (Last School, Centre for Further Learning and After School) for
children residing in Auroville.
The Sri Aurobindo International Institute for
Educational Research (SAIIER), an organisation
established in 1984, co-ordinates the multi-faceted
educational and cultural activities in Auroville.
Health:
The Auroville Health Centre, serves the community.
Tourist Infrastructure:
Visitors and tourists consists of information centres,
guest houses, and the Visitors Centre.
Recreation:
The township has presently four play fields for various outdoor sports, such as tennis,
football, volleyball and badminton, and a gymnasium and indoor sports facilities.
Socio-Cultural Facilities:
The most important facilities include the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium at Bharat Nivas
with a sitting capacity of 840 persons. Workshops and recitals of both traditional and
modern dance, drama and music are regularly held.
Spiritual Centre: The Matrimandir, the spiritual as well as the physical centre of
Auroville, is in the Mother's words, "the symbol of the Divine's answer to man's
aspiration for perfection, union with the Divine manifesting in a progressive human
unity". The Matrimandir is a place of silence and concentration.
Education:
Two primary schools (Transition and Deepanam),
Three high schools (Last School, Centre for Further Learning and After School) for
children residing in Auroville.
The Sri Aurobindo International Institute for
Educational Research (SAIIER), an organisation
established in 1984, co-ordinates the multi-faceted
educational and cultural activities in Auroville.
Health:
The Auroville Health Centre, serves the community.
Tourist Infrastructure:
Visitors and tourists consists of information centres,
guest houses, and the Visitors Centre.
Recreation:
The township has presently four play fields for various outdoor sports, such as tennis,
football, volleyball and badminton, and a gymnasium and indoor sports facilities.
FROM DUST TO DAWN : SUSTAINABLE APPROACH
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION :
Extensive networks of raised earthbanks and ditches called ‘bunds’ were placed
along the contours of the land, along with a series of earth check dams and
catchment ponds.
Work units ‘Palmyra’ and ‘Water Harvest’ are currently targeting the rehabilitation
of an ancient network of community catchment tanks that once covered the land, in
an attempt to recharge the aquifers, prevent saltwater intrusion and conserve water
for irrigation .
REFORESTATION :