Auroville Foundation

Promotes the well-being of individuals and communities through education, sustainable living, healthcare, women's empowerment, and community development activities

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Sustainable Living Programmes

    District

    Pondicherry

    Viluppuram

    States

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    The Foundation is committed to sustainable living that promotes eco-friendly practices and renewable energy. It encourages the practice of organic farming, the use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power and has a waste management programme that promotes recycling and composting.

  • Cultural Programmes

    District

    Pondicherry

    Viluppuram

    States

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    The Auroville Foundation promotes its vision of human unity, consciousness transformation, and sustainable living. Its initiatives include the Auroville Art Service, Auroville Radio, Auroville Film Festival, Auroville Theatre Group, Auroville Institute for Applied Technology, and Auroville Language Laboratory. These initiatives aim to encourage artistic expression and exchange and put forward alternative views on current issues.

  • Education Programmes

    District

    Pondicherry

    Viluppuram

    States

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    It is involved in various education initiatives including supporting schools that provide holistic education and conducting research on alternative approaches to learning and development. It offers workshops, training programmes for educators, and internships for students to gain hands-on learning experiences.

  • Healthcare Programmes

    District

    Pondicherry

    Viluppuram

    States

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    It promotes holistic and alternative forms of healthcare and offers clinics for acupuncture, Ayurveda, and homeopathy, as well as a dental clinic that provides conventional and alternative treatments. Auroville also supports various health and wellness practices, including yoga and meditation. It takes a more integrative approach to health and wellness, considering the person as a whole, including their physical, mental and emotional well-being.

  • Women’s Empowerment Programmes

    District

    Pondicherry

    Viluppuram

    States

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    Auroville Foundation empowers women through vocational training programmes and microfinance initiatives to provide them with skills, knowledge, and financial resources. It also promotes women's health through programmes on reproductive health and menstrual hygiene awareness. These initiatives aim to create more opportunities for women to be self-sufficient, independent and promote gender equality with women's rights.

  • Community Development Programme

    District

    Pondicherry

    Viluppuram

    States

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    It has a range of community development initiatives that focus on promoting the well-being of individuals and communities in the region, including infrastructure development projects, social welfare programmes for vulnerable groups, and cultural activities and events that celebrate diversity and brings people together. The final goal is to create a more inclusive and supportive environment that fosters community spirit.

Leadership Team

  • R N Ravi

    Chairman

  • Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan

    Member, Governing Board

  • Prof. Goutam Ghosal

    Member, Governing Board

  • Punita Mittal Rst

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATA0037B

  • Registration Number

    27-33/88-UU

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAATA0037BF20211

  • 12A

    AAATA0037BE20211

  • FCRA

    76010053

About

  • Headquarters

    Auroville, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    1998

Impact

Auroville has grown into an internationally recognized center for applied research in sustainable living, alternative education, renewable energy, and reforestation, transforming a barren plateau into a green area with over 3 million trees planted.

Vision and Mission

Auroville aims to be a universal town where people of all countries can live in peace and progressive harmony, above all creeds, politics and nationalities, to realize human unity and embody a new consciousness.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Kalpana Community Crown Road, Auroville, Tamil Nadu

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management