Union Minister reviews development projects, educational initiatives at Auroville - The HinduUpdated - November 05, 2026 10:51 pm IST - VILLUPURAMUnion Minister of State of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya reviewed infrastructural and educational developments in Auroville on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTUnion Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya visited Auroville on Thursday and reviewed the ongoing infrastructural and educational developments across the international township.According to a press release, the Minister was briefed on Auroville’s history, the vision of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, and the township’s Galaxy Plan. She was also given a detailed presentation on the major development initiatives currently under way in Auroville.The key highlights included, the Crown Road project, the Matrimandir Lake project, and Auroville’s educational initiatives being undertaken under the leadership of Auroville Foundation Secretary Jayanti S. Ravi.The Union Minister, then inpsected the Matrimandir Lake project, the Amphitheatre, the Matrimandir gardens, besides reviewing the development work across the Peace Area.At the Isai Ambalam School, she interacted with Sanjeev Ranganathan, executive of Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research (SAIEER), who explained the school’s approach to integral education and practical learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.Published - November 05, 2026 09:14 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }