Extension of the electricity-in-kind scheme

The Budget Coordination Committee (BCC) has agreed that Varuna, Auroville, an Auroville unit that operates two wind generators owned by the Auroville Foundation, will cover the electricity bills of all grid-connected residents receiving a City-Services maintenance and those who pay the full monthly contribution of Rs. 2,850 to the Central Fund. During the next three months the details of this new phase of the electricity-in-kind scheme will be worked out. Varuna Auroville is already paying the electricity bills of all Auroville services and, from August 1 onwards, will pay for the electricity bills of all Auroville guesthouses and home stays.

The electricity-in-kind scheme intends to become an integral part of an overall in-kind economy for Auroville whereby Auroville residents give their time and energy to Auroville while Auroville provides for shelter, food, water, energy, education, health, clothing, mobility and other minimum needs for each resident.