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A diverse group of 100 youth from all over the country and abroad are participating

in the Auroville Youth Camp that is on till Saturday.

The participants, who were shortlisted from over 530 applicants, are undergoing a

first-hand experience of Auroville’s sustainable living practices, community

activities and the transformative power of meditation and yoga.

The camp, supported by the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education, also

features insightful lectures by experts, cultural activities, and opportunities for

personal growth and development.

Jayanti Ravi, Secretary of the Auroville Foundation, who inaugurated the camp

Experiential youth camp under

way in Auroville

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A diverse group of 100 youth are participating in the five-day Auroville Youth Camp 2024 that began on

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virtually from Gujarat, underscored the importance of Sri Aurobindo’s teachings

and Auroville’s vision for a harmonious global community.

K Swarnambika, Deputy Secretary/Director of the Auroville Foundation, and

Vanjulavalli Sridhar, OSD Auroville Foundation, also addressed the participants,

motivating them to make the most of this opportunity and contribute to a better

future.

The highlights of the camp include lectures from speakers such as Sraddhalu

Ranade from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sampadananda Mishra from Rishihood

University, and Raghava Krishna, founder of Brhat, an organisation devoted to

propagate ancient Indian knowledge systems.

During an interactive session with Auroville residents Deven, Aurevan, and Jean

Yves, participants were provided insights into Auroville’s vision, functioning, and

impact. The hands-on experiences includes meditation in the Matrimandir,

working on farms, participating in music therapy sessions, cycling around

Auroville, practicing yoga, and engaging in other physical fitness activities.

According to Auroville Foundation, it is proposed to conduct such youth camps on a

regular basis. Students/youth interested to enrol with Auroville as volunteers or

interns can write to avfoundation@auroville.org.in

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