Spread the Word: Taking Hope to the Community
Category: Mental Health Author: Mr. M.R. Venkatanarayana Raja, Volunteer, Ātmaprasāra When Ātmaprasāra began its journey, we realised that offering counselling alone was not enough. People first needed to know that a safe place existed – one where they could speak openly, without fear of being judged, and trust that their story would remain confidential. That […]
Waste segregation awareness drives at Rajapalayam bus stands
Category: Solid Waste Management As part of the Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam initiative, Ramco Community Services (RCS), with the support of Shrishti Environmental and Livelihood Foundation (SELF), organised public awareness programmes on the SWM 2026 Four-Bin Segregation System at the Rajapalayam New Bus Stand and Old Bus Stand. The programmes brought together municipal animators, supervisors from […]
Native Ehretia laevis, a Valuable Addition to Sanjeevi Malai’s Biodiversity
Category: Eco Park This tree, scientifically known as Ehretia laevis, is a hardy indigenous species that thrives in dry deciduous forests and rocky hill landscapes. The species is among the native flora found in the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park. Belonging to the Boraginaceae family, Ehretia laevis grows to a height of 8-15 metres. It is […]
A Thriving Mini Forest at Rajapalayam’s Compost Yard
Category: Environment What was once a section of Rajapalayam Municipality’s solid waste disposal and compost yard at Arasiyarpatti has transformed into a lush mini forest, demonstrating how thoughtful ecological restoration can rejuvenate even the most unlikely landscapes. The transformation is the result of a mass plantation drive launched by the municipality on World Soil Day, […]
