(PRESENTATION) Water Policy for Auroville: Town Planning Issues in Relation to Surface Water Management

The study presents critical decisions regarding surface water management. Advocating a multi-sourcing approach, it evaluates utilizing stormwater and integrating Matrimandir Lake. Recommendations prioritize sustainability, proposing studies and stakeholder consultations. Furthermore, urgent action is necessary to secure Auroville’s water future amid escalating demands and regional challenges. Emphasis is placed on sustainability and replicability, aligning with Auroville’s vision as “The City the Earth Needs”.