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Auroville is recognized as a widespread township which is constituted with a population of 50,000 inhabitants, which is situated near to Pondicherry in South India. It was during mid 1960s, this spiritual establishment was proposed by Sri Aurobindo Society in Pondicherry especially backed by the Govt. of India, which was further taken to the General Assembly of UNESCO. It was in 1996, UNESCO ultimately passed a resolution while being in favor of the principle of "Unity in Diversity" which was laid in due course of time. While taking an excursion nearby Pondicherry, Auroville is the right choice for travelers in search of harmony and peace. Auroville is the sole international authorized project which deals with human harmony and
brings forth the responsiveness of consciousness and sustainable living. Auroville deals with the prospects of mankind in the cultural, environmental, social and spiritual fields. It was in 28th February 1968 about 5,000 people gathered along a banyan tree and attended the ceremonial inauguration of the future township. About 124 nations along with the states of India participated who carried their native soils that were combined with the marble covered lotus-shaped urn, which became the central point of the present Amphitheatre. Auroville is located at a stone's throw from the Coromandel Coast; lying about 160 kms from Chennai in its southern side while 10 kms from Pondicherry along its northern side. Peace Area is situated at the central point of the township and is known for its Matrimandir, gardens, amphitheatre that is constituted with the soil of 121 nations and 23 Indian states. The essence of calm and tranquility surrounds you while you indulge in a trip to this wonderful place. In order to make Auroville a self supporting township, efforts have been made to expand a 109-hectare area into an Industrial Zone, comprising of "green" industries. Several small and medium-scale industries, training centers, arts and craft centers, apart from the city administration office are set up in this region. The city provinces are even surrounded by organic farms, dairies, orchards, forests, and wildlife farms which are usually known as the Green Belt Area.
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