Union Minister reviews development projects and educational initiatives at Auroville
Union Minister of State Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya inspected infrastructure work and interacted with educators during her visit to the international township.
Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya visited Auroville on Thursday to review ongoing infrastructural and educational developments, according to The Hindu.
During the visit to the international township in Villupuram, Bambhaniya was briefed on the township's Galaxy Plan and the vision of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.
The Minister received a presentation on major initiatives, including the Crown Road project, the Matrimandir Lake project, and educational programmes led by Auroville Foundation Secretary Jayanti S. Ravi.
Bambhaniya inspected the Matrimandir gardens, the Amphitheatre, the Matrimandir Lake project, and development work across the Peace Area.
At the Isai Ambalam School, the Minister interacted with Sanjeev Ranganathan, an executive of the Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research (SAIEER).
Ranganathan explained the school's approach to practical learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as its method of integral education.