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Auroville inaugurated near Pondicherry

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Auroville inaugurated near Pondicherry
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The experimental international township of Auroville was inaugurated in Viluppuram district with delegates from 124 nations.

Auroville was founded by Mirra Alfassa, known as 'the Mother' of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and designed by the architect Roger Anger. Its inauguration on 28 February 1968 was attended by delegates from 124 nations. Most of the township lies in Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, with some parts in Puducherry. It has worked on afforestation, renewable energy and alternative education on the dry coastal plateau.

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