RETHINKING TEGORIAN CONCEPT OF ECO VILLAGE IN SANTINIKETAN WITH ITS CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE

Abstract

The Tagore-inspired eco village in Santiniketan is a community project that draws inspiration from the philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore, the renowned Bengali poet and Nobel laureate. It aims to combine sustainable living practices with cultural and educational activities, reflecting Tagore's vision of a harmonious relationship between humans and nature. The village emphasizes eco-friendly construction, renewable energy, organic farming, and cultural exchanges. It serves as a living example of how communities can embrace environmental stewardship while promoting art, education, and spirituality.This paper is an attempt to explore the concept of eco villege with focusing its contemporary relevance.