...to work for Auroville is to hasten the advent of a more harmonious Future.
Testimonials and Support
Over the fifty five years since Auroville's inception, leaders from different countries and walks of life have shown interest in the growth of this unique city and pledged their support. Within the host country, India's political leaders too have given governmental support and blessed Auroville's continuing manifestation.
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Conscious Living
A place where collective human action is linked with sustainable choices -
Spiritual Growth
Bringing about harmony and equality among different cultures is a sign of spiritual growth -
Beacon of Hope
Auroville is seen as a global community that offers solutions to the different crises faced by the world today
An Overview
- Statements of GOI Support
- 7
- Supporting Funding Agencies
- 100+
- Visiting Dignitaries
- 500+
- PM and Presidential Visits since 2017
- 5+
- International and National Awards
- 10+
- Auroville International Centres (AVI)
- 12
VIP Visits
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PM Narendra ModiAddressed Auroville Residents on 25 February, 2018 -
President Draupadi MurmuVisited Auroville on 8th August, 2023 -
Former President Ram Nath KovindVisited on 23rd December, 2019 -
Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's Visit To AurovilleNovember 1st, 2004 -
G20 Visit In AurovilleThe Theme of One Global Family -
Director General of UNESCOMadame Irina Bokova's Visit -
Ecuador Consul in AurovilleMr Buda Cueva Jacome Visited in April 2017 -
Ram Dass in Auroville
December 1992
Statements of Support from GOI
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PM Narendra ModiPaying Homage to Sri Aurobindo -
Former PM Indira GandhiOn 25th March, 1969 -
Message from Amit Shah
Auroville Visit, 20th January, 2018 -
Address by Governor of Tamil NaduDr K. Rosaiah's Speech -
P.V. Narasimha Rao
During his Visit to Auroville on 23rd August, 1986 -
P. Shiv Shanker
Former Minister for Human Resource Development,1988 -
S.K. TripathiEducation Secretary, Government of India, 2003
Statements of Support from Leaders
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Message from Dr Kireet JoshiEx-Chairman, Auroville Foundation -
Dr Karan Singh
Chairman of the First Governing Board of the Auroville Foundation -
Support From Margaret Mead, USA
World-Renowned Anthropologist -
Words Of Robert Muller
Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations, 1982 -
Dr M.S. Swaminathan's Views on AurovilleWorld-Renowned Indian Scientist -
Late Shri J.R.D TataEminent Industrialist and a True Supporter of Auroville -
German Consulate General Supports AurovilleThe German Government Supports Auroville -
Dr Ismael SerageldinHolder of Many International Positions Including as Vice President of the World Bank (1993–2000) -
David R. Brower 1912-2000Eminent And Renowned Environmentalist -
Dalai Lama's Visits to AurovilleFocus on Inner Peace and Compassion -
Meeting the German Consul in ChennaiMr Achim Fabig Hosted a Auroville Reception at the Madras Club in 2018 -
Inwardly, Auroville is BlossomingAster Patel -
Dr Ervin Laszlo's Message For AurovilleOn Auroville's 28th Anniversary, 28th February, 1996 -
Funding AgenciesFunding Agencies Supporting Auroville
Awards for Auroville and Aurovilians
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Awards for Suhasini IyerGreen Solutions Award at Glasgow and Other Accolades -
Award for Dr Mira Aster PatelAuro Ratna Award from the Overman Foundation -
Probiotics House gets BID AwardMargarita Correa has been selected For the BID AWARD for Quality -
National Award for Deepika KundajiA Nari Shakti Puraskar Award -
Auroville Consulting Wins the Rushlight AwardsSmart Control of Rural Renewable Energy & Storage (SCORRES) -
National Award for Nandita ShahNari Shakti Puraskar Award -
List of Awards for Auroville Earth InstituteBuilding With Earth -
Sri Lanka's SUNFO Award for AurovilleThe Sri Lanka-United Nations Friendship Organisation (SUNFO), -
Award for Suryamayi Clarence-SmithCenter for Communal Studies Undergraduate Paper Prize -
A Danish Award For Sadhana ForestHumanitarian Water and Food Award -
Paulette HadnagyAuthor, Compiler, Photographer
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