Aerial view of Auroville's Matrimandir surrounded by gardens

Acres for Auroville

Donate for
Auroville's Land

You can contribute to the flowering of Auroville, the City of Dawn, by making a donation directly to the Acres for Auroville Land Campaign to support Auroville’s land consolidation. Your generosity will help finance the acquisition of missing acres in Auroville’s designated Master Plan land area and protect its land.

Make a Donation
Handwritten letter from May 1970: 'The lands for Auroville are to be bought and can be bought. The money is needed — will you help?'

The information below will guide you as well as inform you about tax exemption possibilities.

We sincerely thank you for your solidarity, generosity and greatly-appreciated support for Auroville’s material body and needed physical base!

"The lands for Auroville are to be bought and can be bought. The money is needed — will you help?"

Part 2

For Donations via an Indian Bank Account

Under section 80G of the "Income Tax Act", tax exemptions are available for donations made within India.:

50% tax exempt — ₹500 or more 100% tax exempt — ₹1,000 or more

1. Bank Transfers

From any bank transfer to "Auroville Unity Fund", State Bank of India – Auroville Township

50% Tax exempt receipts (and ordinary receipts):

A/C: 10237876031

Branch: SBIN003160

100% Tax exempt receipts:

A/C: 31612623238

IFSC: SBIN0003160

Branch: SBIN003160

Specify "ACRES FOR AUROVILLE" for plots in the entire Master Plan Area (City area & Greenbelt).

Please send a note requesting your tax receipt along with your PAN number to lfau@auroville.org.in with a copy to Auroville Unity Fund avunityfund@auroville.org.in

2. Online via the Auroville Donation Portal

Please visit donate.auroville.org and select the option:

"Land Purchase – Master Plan Priority Plots – Acres for Auroville".

Donation receipts and tax exemption receipts can be issued for donations via this portal. Please see the supplementary information provided on the portal.

3. Checks & Demand Drafts

Please make your check payable to "Auroville Unity Fund" at:
Auroville Unity Fund or Lands for Auroville Unified, Town Hall, 605 101 Auroville, TN, India

Please request your tax receipt specifying “ACRES FOR AUROVILLE” for plots in the entire Master Plan Area.

Please send a note requesting your tax receipt along with your PAN number to lfau@auroville.org.in with a copy to Auroville Unity Fund avunityfund@auroville.org.in

Part 3

For Donations via A Foreign Bank Account

1. By Bank Transfer (SWIFT) to the “Auroville Foundation”

SWIFT Code

SBININBB104

IFSC

SBIN0000691

Bank Name

State Bank of India

Branch Code

000691

A/C Holder

AUROVILLE FOUNDATION

A/C Number

40106120526

Beneficiary

AUROVILLE FOUNDATION

Purpose: Donation to “ACRES FOR AUROVILLE” (for the entire Master Plan area)

Account Holder Postal Address

Auroville Foundation
Auroville 605101, Tamil Nadu, India

Bank Postal Address

FCRA Cell, State Bank of India
New Delhi Main Branch, 11 Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110 001

2. Online Donating via the Auroville Donation Portal

Please visit donate.auroville.org and select the option: "Land Purchase – Master Plan Priority Plots – Acres for Auroville".

3. Via The Auroville International Center (AV I) of the country where you are a taxpayer

Tax exemptions are possible in most countries.

Please specify DONATION FOR ACRES FOR AUROVILLE (for the entire Master Plan area) and request your tax receipt:

Country Website Email
Canada Visit contact@aurovillecanada.org
Deutschland Visit info@auroville.de
Nederland Visit penningmeester@auroville.nu
U.K. Visit info@aviuk.org
USA Visit info@aviusa.org
Note: AVI-USA accepts donations in any currency via credit card, PayPal, or Google Pay (no wire transfer fees).

For all other centers please see auroville-international.org info@auroville-international.org