Entry Policy problems

In response to a petition signed by 60 Aurovilians, the Auroville Council has temporarily paused new entry applications and has decided to slow down the process until clarity is provided. Together with the Working Committee, it has formed an Entry Task Group to look into the problems of implementing the recently approved Entry Policy, which aims at delinking the process of welcoming new people from material criteria such as permanent housing requirements and money. However, questions about the impact this influx of people will have on Auroville’s economy and how the existing organization is going to respond to the new housing needs of those who come in have been raised and need to be studied and solutions explored. Also, clarity on the role of the mentors is required.