‘Red assets’ to be demolished

A number of assets have been built over the years in areas that are deemed reserved for other purposes according to the Master Plan. These areas include the Crown and the Outer Ring Road. Communities that will see many residential buildings demolished include Pony Farm, Horizon, and Sve Dame.

The Foundation ATDC has announced the formation of a ‘resettlement group’ to facilitate moving residents from these ‘red assets’ to another place. However, it is pointed out these actions are planned in spite of the fact that no Detailed Development Plans have been made or Environmental Clearance sought, as per the NGT order, and Auroville is still in the midst of a housing crisis with no adequate alternative housing for these ‘resettlements’. Meanwhile, the RA FAMC says its aim is to be proactive and to provide as much support as possible to those who are and will be impacted by the “Red Assets” list.