Senthilkumar

I have been actively involved in Auroville for over 32 years, contributing to education, sports, youth development, and environmental awareness across Auroville and the surrounding villages.

From 1993 to 2012, I worked as a Social Science teacher at Isai Ambalam School, Udavi School, and Ness School. During the same period, I also served as a Sports Teacher in the evenings at Dehashakti and New Creation Sports Programs, supporting physical education and youth engagement.

Current Roles and Activities

• Presently working in office management at AVSRC.
• Sports teaching and training for youth in Auroville and 10 neighboring villages.
• Project involvement with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Mission, organizing sports-based youth clean-up activities in the Auroville region.
• Conducting annual Yoga Asana programs.
• Organizing and conducting Auroville Physical Education Teacher Training Programs.
• Organizing annual volleyball tournaments and athletic sports events, fostering strong relationships between Auroville and village sports clubs.
• Leading World Wetlands Day awareness programs, including educational trips for local youth to promote lake and wetland conservation.
• Currently engaged in a bird survey and research study, with the aim of creating a small bird sanctuary in Auroville and conserving local bird life.

Through sports, education, and environmental initiatives, my work supports youth empowerment, community well-being, and ecological awareness in and around Auroville.