Q. Auroville cultural township, recently seen in the news, is administered by which ministry?
Answer:
Ministry of Education
Notes: The Union Government has referred complaints about Auroville to relevant agencies, the Minister of State for Education stated recently. Founded by Mirra Alfassa on February 28, 1968, Auroville is the world’s largest international intentional community, located near Puducherry. It spans 3,000 acres, houses 3,300 residents from 58 nations, and has over 3 million trees. Administered by the Ministry of Education under the Auroville Foundation Act, 1988, it receives partial government funding.