Land Board Nominees 2021

Name: Adhi

Community: Celebration

Where are you working at present?
Land Board.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
I have worked at Aureka (Lath work), AV water service, AV Electrical Service, Pitchandikulam forest and Romas Kitchen.
I have also worked at Auromics trust(maintenance supervisor) for 11 years.
I have been working at the Land Board (Field work) for the past 11 years.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, It is involved in land protection, official & internal surveys, negotiations on land purchase and registration, field works – fencing and boundary issues, Collecting wood and sales of wood logs and paper & documentation works.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, I do consider myself qualified and I have time to participate and contribute my energy in the work of Land Board.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, I am ready and able to work in the Land Board team. I have worked with past team members of Land Board(three batches).

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
I have been involved in the field work of Land Board – Fencing, Solving the boundary problems Wood collecting and selling, supervising the field workers, planning and organizing the day to day field works, Planting and watering the plants and protecting the overall Auroville lands.

I am interested to continue and offer my service in the above field works. It is my long time interest and ambition to learn more and to be part of decision making team. I feel(with my past experience), it would be good to have the decision making possibilities to execute the works efficiently and to get the work done quickly.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
I have played for Auroville Kabaddi team for 27 years. I have participated in Pondicherry state level and National levels.

Name: Bertrand

Community: Surender

Where are you working at present?
Working with Dream Studio, a fashion studio activity under Artisanant Trust.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
Since arriving in Auroville in 2007, I first work for almost a year as an executive of ACCUR and then joined Andre HABABOU architect with Auromodele Atelier before creating Creation Architecture Studio. As an Architect I worked on the planning and execution of Surrender phase 2 as well as the realization of residences in Auroville and elsewhere in Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu. I also participated in numerous projects with the T.D.C. over the years. Following the cancellation of my last project by the TDC, I started working with my partner at Dream Studio a fashion studio under Artisanat Trust.
I have also volunteered with working group in various role over the years and participated in divers community initiative such as the establishment of a new selection process, or with the lotus group that work on economic issues, as well as working on land protection issues to date.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
I am familiar with the task of the land board that deals with all land related issues such as land purchase, land protection, land stewardship, land sale and exchange, land management and records, fundraising for land purchase, etc..
To accomplish these tasks the land board works members directly with the FAMC, Working Committee, Governing board &the Foundation’s Secretary, within Auroville. The land board must also maintain a courteous and amicable relationship with the local authority and the neighboring land owners.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Over the years I have work in project management and acquired a good experience in the business, administrative and legal fields. I am fluent with a number of software including word processing, spreadsheets, CAD as well as photo/movie editing and others.
Since joining Auroville I have acquired a good knowledge of the administrative process in AV. In my capacity as a member of the land protection group I have interacted, in collaboration with WC, in a number of occasions with the Secretary and adjoint secretaries of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Chennai, in charge of land matter in Tamil Nadu. On the topic of land protection, I have participated in numerous meeting with the Governing Board and the Foundation Secretary. I have also prepared and participated in a number of GM/RAS and lesser community meeting on the issue of land protection.
In view of my experience before I joined Auroville and since I have joined it is my feeling that I am well prepared to deal with daily task of the land board.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
My participation and work experience with divers working groups and particularly working with land protection issue over the years has prepared me to take on a position in the land board.
It is my understanding that one comes to Auroville to be of service and it is in that spirit of service, to the Mother, that I would join the group. My goal if ever selected is to join a dedicated team to ensure further protection of the land needed for the Auroville project in the spirit of Service, Harmony and Collaboration.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
What I would bring to the work of the land board is my dedication to the project of Auroville and my profound belief that the community must consolidate Auroville lands so that the project remains relevant geographically.
To that effect I have over the year written and presented proposals regarding strategic land purchase for Auroville where land purchase is prioritized according to the land strategic value. I have also worked with fundraising for land for Auroville and would be happy to share my experience within the land board. Furthermore, without having a formal training in law, I have developed a keen interest in legal matters and could also contribute in this area.
I am certain I can contribute in these areas but will be happy to participate wherever my skills are most useful.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
I like to thank everyone taking the time to make this process happen.
I am looking forward to meeting the selection team. Given the opportunity it would be nice to go, with them, into more depth on the issues of land purchase, management, stewardship etc. as everything cannot be put down in an application form!
Most of all I hope for a productive new land board team.

Name: Haridass.N

Community: mukthi vilas

Where are you working at present?
volunteering to build relationship between village & auroville.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
1. in health centre for 21 years – communicator for building sub centres & toilettes for 17 villages
2. in land board – as resource person for 4 years, learned many skills from the previous group.

meanwhile, i seen a crack between village & auroville,which is developing very fast, so i volunteering to bloom a relationship. for details, i have photos & emails.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
yes. already i have 4 years experience in LB.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. i have good experience in land issues. you can clarify with the members with whom i worked.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
yes. i know how to read land documents and know the basic land rules & regulations.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
i want to build a good relationship between village & auroville.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
My intention is to create a good friendship between the villagers in the masterplan and aurovillians as Mother’s vision : VILLAGERS ARE THE FIRST AUROVILLIANS.
To create friendship among the local land buyers & sellers.
we have to make the villagers to understand what means auroville and our aim. fortunately i met sanjeev in his house, the chat inspired me . for me he is the first person who wants to build relationship with villagers & said the aftermath of it.

Name: Helena

Community: Swayam

Where are you working at present?
Land Board since 2018, Sante.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
Service from 1995-2013 Transition School: Financial and Caretaker
2013-present Kailash/Sante: Finances & Management
2018-present: Land Board Member

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes: after 3 years of engaging I got understanding and knowledge.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
There is scope to learn and progress and the work in Land Board is quite complex. With my competency, I can contribute in the areas of workflow organization, team management, and financial responsibility.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, I respect and acknowledge the hard work of the whole Land Board team (26 persons). In return, I feel also respected and enjoy working with them.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
Sincere work at my best capacity and humor.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Part-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
It is difficult to determine the full-time or part-time, the work is all time. I need to distribute myself between my responsibilities and I wish that the maintenance is not connected to the place of work but to the commitment towards Auroville. It is painful to see that maintenance that is actually the expression of Mother’s grace but if it considered a salary and “not enough” then the commitment and integrity become questionable.

Name: Jayavel

Community: Acceptance

Where are you working at present?
Not Working at the moment.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
I have worked in electronics (Altecs), building construction, and as a member in the housing group in the past.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, As an Aurovillian I have participated in a lot of issues regarding land problems for Auroville and some persnol experience in this field.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, I have experience in dealing with the local villegers,, Police Department officials and Politicians regarding Land Issues in general.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, I have been out a while from group services and I look forward to reintegrating myself for community action.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
I have been so thoroughly focused for years in the internal working of Auroville I feel my experience with good over view can give balance and viewpoints.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
No

Name: Kittu

Community: Mukti

Where are you working at present?
Auroville Sports Resource Centre.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
Auroville Health Centre – Translator
Animal Care – Abandoned and stray animals
New Era Secondary School – Management and English teacher
Sports – Taught Basketball for school kids
Social work.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. Briefly – Purchasing, protection, legalities, survey, administrative(internal and external) and field work.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. Me and my friend from Kuilappalayam have been involved in land related matters for more than two decades.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. Represented Tamil Nadu state in basketball and gymnastics – both team games and am a) firm believer in team sprit ( including land board team!).

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
Field work, administrative, protection and negotiation.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Part-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
No

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
It won’t be an exaggeration to say that the success of this experimental city squarely rests on requisite extent of land. Hence, the importance of securing appropriate land….

Name: Krishnamoorthy

Community: Celebration

Where are you working at present?
Land Board.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
I have got experience in working Land Board in the field of Survey (Government and Internal surveys) and registrations for more than thirteen years.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, Land Board is involved mainly in accruing(purchasing) lands needed to manifest the dream of Mother. Of course, protection of purchasing lands, Surveys (Government and Internal), Interaction with land owners who have lands in city area and green belt regarding boundary clearance and document registrations. Field works – Collecting woods and selling timber and fire wood and Fundraising.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. I do believe myself that I am qualified and competent to work as a member of Land Board team. I have time to contribute my energy in the work of Land Board.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. I am ready and able to work in the Land Board team. I have worked with past team members of Land Board (four batches of new executives).

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
I am involved in survey and document registration field work of Land Board – Applying for government surveys and obtaining survey reports from Vanur and arranging the internal surveys. Providing the status of the land to be purchased (by investigating the neighboring land owners and other village people) prior to the land registrations. Finding out the legal status of that particular land from Vanur and fixing the date for registrations. Obtaining the documents and relevant papers from the registration office. Helping in solving the boundary issues and fencing the Auroville lands and other works.

I am interested to continue and offer my service in the above mentioned works.

It is my long time wish and ambition to be part of decision making team. Being part of decision making team, I do believe that it would definitely give me an opportunity to learn and develop myself more and to execute the works in time with more efficient and effectively.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?

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Name: Muthu. E

Community: Edayanchavadi

Where are you working at present?
Advocate/ office at Aurosarjan.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
25 years, In many Green work Construction.
Legal work since 7 years

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, I have knowledge in land related measurements. In conflict resolution and solving disputed.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes as an advocate I have sufficient knowledge. I am born in Auroville.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, Will be grateful for an opportunity

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
Legality. Land encroachment clearance. To work with villagers to refile disputes.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Part-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
Last time I applied no chance offered. Once again I try. Hope I am used for the welfare of Auroville. I have the knowledge in the field of law, know the bio village and persons around. Born here.

Name: Padmanabhan

Community: Auromodel

Where are you working at present?
Land Board

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
Hrt, bcc, saiie, Land board

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes I have been doing this work for 3 years.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
I believe I am now known to the villagers. We have also initiated certain work pattern for purchasing which would be helpful to continue for Auroville.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes is a sufficient answer

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
By continuing the negotiations which were started and carrying forward the processes we initiated.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
Those who join have to have a clear financial background.

Name: Paul Vincent

Community: Courage

Where are you working at present?
Land Protection Group

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
I beleive I am the most experienced person who can deal with land issues in total integrity and without conflict of interest. My experience goes back to more than 40 years…

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes I do.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
I am qualified and competent.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
It is time to change Auroville attitude towards lands purchase and have a pro-active action.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
That will be to prevent corruption and unclear deals. To ensure that Auroville do not miss any opportunity to purchase lands for Auroville.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
It is for the community to choose its members for the Land Board. If the community want to prevent further degradation of lands to private developers, the community will need to chose a new path disconnected from the past. Let the community be bold.

Name: Raja Narayanasamy

Community: Celebration

Where are you working at present?
Lockdown

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
Born in Auroville and studied in bioregion schools of Auroville.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. I can’t explain.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
Present is important.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
Need to work in Auroville.

Name: Rameshkumar

Community: Promesse

Where are you working at present?
I am working at ‘Kalpavruksha farm” at present.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
I have worked at “Water Service – Abri” — ‘Tank rehabilitation project” at Water Harvest from 1990 to 2000 (Accounts and finance).
Worked at Water Harvest’s extension project of Organic farming in Auroville bioregion from 2000 to 2010.
Farm management( Paddy, sugarcane, diary, rainfed crops like millet and pulses) at Kalpavruksha farm from 2010 onwards.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, of course. It is mainly focused on land protection, official & internal surveys and mapping, negotiations on land purchase and registration, field works – fencing and boundary issues, and paper & document works (scrutiny).

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, I do consider myself qualified and I have time to participate in the work of the Land Board.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, I am ready and able to work in the Land Board team. It is my long time interest to involve and learn more in the field of Land related works.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
I am interested in offering my service in survey & mapping works and boundary issues to protect Auroville lands. Also interested to offer my service in scrutinizing the documents and papers and field works.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
No

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
I come from a family where my grandparents and parents involved in surveys and worked as Village Administrative officers (VAO) and surveyors.

Name: Satyakam

Community: Kalpana

Where are you working at present?
Bharat Nivas Group.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
6 years in the Housing Service from August 2010 to 2016.
3 years at the FAMC
Project holder of Kalpana Housing.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes I have some knowldge.
– At the FAMC we had a land boad member who would update the land situation and purchase.
– Survey and studies of the existing land ouside and inside Auroville
– land purchase and exchamge strategy
– To follow and understand the legal matters
– Fund raising
– Financial and commercial understanding

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
I have the competence for some of the tasks,
Integrity and honesty
Time commitment
Team player, team work
Financial and commercial understanding
Ready to learn and be ready for this extremely important issue of the consolidation of our lands in Auroville Master Plan.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes I am, I have come to Auroville to work for the manifestation of the Vision of the Mother. We are only the instrument for the manifestation of the Dream of the Mother. The land issue concerns all of us, without the land protection and consolidation we put ourself in big danger. We are already invaded by all sorts of developments from outside. We really need to put all our energy and creativity to work for the land protection and consolidation.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
– I was part of the LRD, Land Resourse and Development, study of the outside land maps, development – proposal.
– Member of the Sounding board during the last debate about the statutory land protection in 2019.

The land issue is one of the most important one in Auroville. It require competance, professionalisme, endurance and determination to explore all the possibilities for the consolidations of the remaining lands to be purchased and exchanged in the master plan area.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
No
Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
The land isue concerns all of us, we all agree that we need to work fast and with determination, we have to put all our efforts together as a team at the land board. We need to involve all the working groups, all the residents, including the Governing Board of Auroville.

Name: Selvaraj

Community: Aspiration

Where are you working at present?
I’m working at New Era Secondary School and Youth Camp.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
I have worked in different areas mostly in administration, and have been a member of the Working Committee for about 10 years in the past, where I was involved in connecting with the neighbourhood village headman, Panchayat, district officials such as BDO, Thasildhar, Police department in connection with the DSP, SP, DIG, Collector as well as the Revenue Secretary and other officials of Tamil Nadu State Government. Most of my dealings have been related to Auroville land matters such as land encroachment, transferring Peromboke land to Auroville and land dispute matters.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
I do have a fair knowledge on the Auroville land matters. Recently and in the past during my term in the Working Committee, I have been following up on Auroville land matters with the district Collector and other officials as well with the Revenue Secretary of Tamil Nadu State Government like transferring Peromboke land to Auroville Foundation.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
I have been assisting the Land Board since the time when Guy, Hemant, Peter, Francis were in the Land board and me in the Working Committee. I do have time for working with land board to acquire and protect land for/ of Auroville. We urgently need to acquire more land for the master plan to be manifested, for the City of the future, City of the Mother, City of the humanity….

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
The next 3 years I would like to devote myself to consolidate land for Auroville, to build the Mother’s City and Her dream..
Yes, I believe in team work, especially in Auroville we all need to strive to work collectively..

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
I would like to focus a lot with the Auroville land encroachment matters and help with getting approval for consolidation of Peromboke land under the care of Auroville. Yes, the next few years (3years) we need to accelerate the land purchase, mainly 120 acres in the City area land should be acquired for Auroville. Let’s work and pray this will come true.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
We need to reach out to all Auroville members, friends and our neighbors to help Auroville to manifest the dream of the Mother…

Name: Venkat

Community: Surrender

Where are you working at present?
Not working.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
Two years each in Savitri Bhavan and Sewa.
Two years as its Secretary in FAMC.
Fifteen years in HRT. (As part of my role, represented HRT in BCC and Housing Board).

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. I come from a HUF. That is Hindu Undivided Family. That means we as a family have owned land and properties as a joint family.. As part of my HUF, I have experience in land sale and purchase. I’m familiar with the land documents and how it gets registered etc.

As an Aurovilian since 2000, I’m familiar with Auroville Land Board functioning.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. I’m competent. I’ve worked in FAMC and I’ve represented HRT in BCC and Housing Board. During my tenure, I’ve learner how Auroville Land Dealings and Land Maintenance happen.

At the moment, I have no work. I have plenty of time to commit as a full time Land Board member.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. As said in previous questions, I have knowledge, time, inclination and aspiration to work in the Land Board.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
I’m proficient in Tamil and English. I’ll be able to read and understand the land related documents deligently. I can see / anticipate any encumberence. I’m good in communication, both verbal and oral. I’ll be of help in land negotiations.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
At the moment, I feel it’s enough. If needed, I’ll provide.

Name: Vinith

Community: Celebration

Where are you working at present?
Swagatham Guest House.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
I was born and raised in Auroville. Have seen the good and bads of Auroville. Did all my studies in Auroville school and then did my degree in Pondicherry as a B.Tech in Mechanical engineering. I have been working for Swagatham Guest House now for the past 2 years and 3rd year on going.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. I do understand the workings and the tasks of land board since I have had some personal issues and personal working with land board on ongoing issues like access etc.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes. I am competent and have time to participate in the works of the Land Board. I have little knowledge of how to work with land issues.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
Yes, I do consider myself ready and able and have the capacity to work with the Land Board Team.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
I would be concentrating in how to protect the land of Auroville and how to retrieve the land of Auroville and make sure it is used for the betterment of Auroville for the Future.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Part-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes

Any additional relevant information you wish to share?
My goal to work with the Land Board team is to focus on resolving issues that are being carried out, to retrieve and protect the Lands of Auroville for the betterment for the residents of Auroville and to be coordinating with all the members of the team to make sure that there is a healthy relationship within the team to make decisions Harmoniously.

Name: Vivekkumar

Community: Arc-en-cial

Where are you working at present?
At present i have no work.

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What is your work experience in Auroville?
I have been working at Vanaville and helping in pazhamudhircholai farm. and I also did purchasing for Tanto whenever there is a recruitment .Before i was worked at Unity Transport service for 3 more years.

Do you have knowledge and understanding of the task of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
yes , I have understanding on the land required for Auroville. In order to complete our city we are still in the process of acquiring land for the development and it would be an ongoing process till we complete the buying all the land needed for Auroville.

Do you consider that you are qualified, competent and have the time to participate in the work of the Land Board? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
yes, i consider my self as a qualified person for this work. Since i am from the local background i have some knowledge on how to deal with different situation needed for the work.

Do you consider yourself ready and able to work in the Land Board team? (A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ reply is not sufficient. Please explain.)
yes, I am willing to take up the work to serve Auroville. and I am aware of the challenge that I might face during this period of time and to work in the group.

What do you see yourself contributing to the work of the Land Board?
yes, I see myself contribution in this work. and it would be great opportunity to serve Auroville where I can simultaneously learn and grow.

Are you interested to join the working group?
Full-time

Do you need a maintenance for your work in the working group?
Yes
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