Students Turn Scrap into Statement Furniture at Upcycling Workshop
Category: Carbon Neutrality What began as a week-long training programme in sustainable design ended in a strong display of creativity and craftsmanship. Students of Ramco Industrial Training Institute (ITI) showcased a range of functional furniture made entirely from discarded materials. The hands-on workshop was led by Auroville-based upcycling furniture designer Mr. Marc Dana. It concluded […]
Tai Chi Introduced for Counsellors at Ātmaprasāra
Category: Mental Health A special Tai Chi session was introduced this week for the counsellors of Ātmaprasāra, with regular monthly sessions now planned at the centre as part of its holistic well-being initiatives. The training session was conducted by Ms. Gopica, an experienced Tai Chi practitioner, and focused on helping counsellors reconnect with both body […]
P.A.C.R Polytechnic Hosts FDP on Carbon-Neutral Rajapalayam
Category: Carbon Neutrality P.A.C. Ramasamy Raja Polytechnic College conducted a one-day Faculty Development Programme titled “An Orientation Programme on The Journey towards Building a Carbon-Neutral Rajapalayam” on April 16, 2026. The programme was organised by the Staff Development Cell in association with Institution of Engineers (India) and Indian Society for Technical Education. The event aimed […]
Community Awareness Drive Held at Arundhathiyar Colony
Category: Carbon Neutrality As part of the Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam initiative, a community awareness programme was conducted at Koorapillaiyar Kovil Street in Arundhathiyar Colony, under S. Ramalingapuram, to educate residents on public health and environmental responsibility. The programme focused on practical steps that households can adopt to improve sanitation and contribute to a cleaner neighbourhood. […]
Labour Day with AVM Green Friends
Category: Solid Waste Management On 1st May 2026, Shrishti Environment and Livelihood Foundation celebrated Labour Day with the dedicated AVM Green Friends, the workforce engaged in solid waste management services for Rajapalayam through AVM, the municipal contractor for waste management operations. To mark the occasion in an engaging manner, Shrishti organised an interactive waste segregation […]
When Pudhukulam Kanmai Fills, Rajapalayam Breathes Easy
Category: Water Body Restoration Shown in the map are Pudhukulam Kanmai and the routes through which runoff water travels from the hills to the tank system. For the people of Rajapalayam, the filling of this Kanmai, situated on the left side of the Mudangiyar Road, is more than a seasonal sight, it is a reassuring […]
