It appears that Auroville has lost its sense of identity and purpose is fast becoming just like any other town or city governed by a few individuals or groups who want to exploit the international and domestic goodwill for their personal benefit.
There is no accountability or transparency in the financial dealings.The Residents assembly which is supposed to be the ultimate authority in all matters is totally dysfunctional and not in the least interested in the happenings in Auroville.The social,cultural and educational issues which are the raison de etre of Auroville are being totally sidelined and everyone seems to have reconciled themselves to leading a humdrum and inane existence.
It is obvious that unless there is a total re-organisation of the existing set up,there is little hope for Auroville.Since under the provisions of the Auroville Foundation Act,1988,all properties,lands and buildings vest in the Central Government it is imperative that there be well laid down procedures for managing the day to day affairs in Auroville in accordance with the Auroville Charter. There should be an annual audit by the CAG and its report published on the internet for the benefit of all those who are passionately concerned about Auroville.
Since Auroville is intended to be a city of 50000 people there have to be certain objective criteria for admission of new residents and their accomodation and work issues.At the same time individuals who are acting contrary to the spirit of Auroville should be weeded out and asked to leave.
It is in the interest of Auroville that urgent steps be taken to inculcate a sense of unity and purpose in everyone presently living in Auroville.
There is no accountability or transparency in the financial dealings.The Residents assembly which is supposed to be the ultimate authority in all matters is totally dysfunctional and not in the least interested in the happenings in Auroville.The social,cultural and educational issues which are the raison de etre of Auroville are being totally sidelined and everyone seems to have reconciled themselves to leading a humdrum and inane existence.
It is obvious that unless there is a total re-organisation of the existing set up,there is little hope for Auroville.Since under the provisions of the Auroville Foundation Act,1988,all properties,lands and buildings vest in the Central Government it is imperative that there be well laid down procedures for managing the day to day affairs in Auroville in accordance with the Auroville Charter. There should be an annual audit by the CAG and its report published on the internet for the benefit of all those who are passionately concerned about Auroville.
Since Auroville is intended to be a city of 50000 people there have to be certain objective criteria for admission of new residents and their accomodation and work issues.At the same time individuals who are acting contrary to the spirit of Auroville should be weeded out and asked to leave.
It is in the interest of Auroville that urgent steps be taken to inculcate a sense of unity and purpose in everyone presently living in Auroville.
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