Auroville in Chennai Seminar: Towards a Sustainable Future
If you are in Chennai tomorrow (Wednesday, 11th March, 2015) please consider attending the Auroville in Chennai seminar on to topic, “Towards a Sustainable Future for Our Cities” at The Music Academy, Royapettah, Chennai from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. I am sure it will be very informative, and is free to attend for everyone.
Here’s the invite:
And here’s the Schedule:
If you are not able to read the schedule in the image, here it is in text:
9:30 AM: Registration and Welcome (Registration by email is required, but a member of the organizing committee told me it should be OK to come to the premises directly, if you got this message late and have not registered).
10:00 – 10:20 AM: Opening – “What is Auroville?” by Frederick.
10:20 – 10:30 AM: Presentation on “Wasteless” by Ribhu.
10:30 – 10:40 AM: Presentation on “Social Entrepreneurship” by Gijs.
10:40 – 10:50 AM: Dental program in South India.
10:50 – 11:00 AM: Environmental education.
11:00 – 11:10 AM: Adyar Poonga.
11:10 – 11:20 AM: Q & A Session.
11:20 – 11:50 AM: Tea break.
11:50 – 12:00 AM: What is Auroville, a youngster perspective.
12:00 – 13:20 PM: Panel Discussion – Towards a Sustainable Future.
13:20 – 13:30 PM: Vote of Thanks.
I hope people in Chennai will utilize this opportunity and show up in big numbers. The organizers have come all the way from near Pondicherry and are presenting some of the great work they have been doing over the last few decades. In fact, I wanted to visit Auroville personally, but since they have come to Chennai, I am more than glad to attend this seminar and a few more exhibitions/events hosted over this month.
Here’s the Auroville in Chennai festival website and Facebook page for further information. (Since this is a month long event, do check out the links to see if there is any other event/exhibition you’d like to visit.)
Destination Infinity
PS: I was requested by a member of the organizing committee to spread the word and I wanted to help in whatever small way possible. Please help spread the word in your blogs/social networks, if possible. Thank you.
Thanks so much for spreading the word! This is really important stuff!
Thank you so much for reaching out to me Fif. You guys are doing a great job at Auroville, and I hope I have been able to contribute a little by spreading the word. Wishing you all the very best for the success of your festival/event.
Destination Infinity
Looks like an interesting seminar. Too bad this seminar is 11 days too late for me.
No problem, I will summarize the happenings in my blog anyway 🙂 Do see if anyone you know in Chennai might want to attend.
Destination Infinity
Thanks Rajesh.The topics for discussion are very relevant and critical in the face of burgeoning cities and inadequate infrastructure.
Yes. And the seminar today was great. I’ll try to summarize the important happenings in my blog shortly.
Destination Infinity
Waiting to read about the seminar soon, Rajesh!
Yes, I will update the blog on Monday. Thanks 🙂
Destination Infinity
Wish you visit the auroville in person soon 🙂 I have been there twice and also got chance to enter Matrimandir – the core concept of auroville.
Yes, I have been to the Matri Mandir once and have meditated in front of the emerald crystal. But that was when I was very young – hopefully I can visit Auroville once again now.
Destination Infinity