New Deputy Secretary appointed

The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Ms. K. Swarnambika, IPS, as Deputy Secretary / Director of the Auroville Foundation. No information has been shared by the AVFO as to the nature of Ms Swarnambika’s new role. On 11th August 2023, just prior to the 15th August birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo and the Indian Independence day, a circular from Mrs Swarnambika was sent to the community via the AVFO mass bulletin service. The notice gave Aurovilians an ‘action plan’ to celebrate Independence Day – by hoisting the national flag, sharing selfies with the flag and changing their profile pictures on social media to include it.