From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Category: Carbon Neutrality “So, this happened, and I still can’t wrap my head around the transformation.” When I thought, there was no hope, it happened then I got hope and discovered that they could be given a second chance / second life. I’m not talking about self-love here—I’m talking about upcycling! Upcycling means giving value […]
A Small Tree with a Big Story
Category: Environment The DiviDivi Tree “A tree is a poem written by naturewith roots in the earth and dreams in the sky.” Strolling through the Polytechnic campus, one may encounter an unassuming tree that harbored a profound and sweeping tale. Standing quietly in the Polytechnic area is the beautiful ‘DiviDivi’ tree – Caesalpinia coriaria, now […]
Green Friends Training Programme: Carbon-Neutral Rajapalayam (Division 1)
Category: Solid Waste Management Date: 05 September 2026 Participants: 17 Green Friends (Division 1) Supervision: Mr. Vishnu, Divisional Supervisor & Contract Supervisor Shrishti Environment and Livelihood Foundation, in partnership with Ramco Community Services, conducted a targeted training session for Green Friends of Division 1. The initiative focused on refining daily waste collection workflows and reinforcing […]
Frozen in Stone, Alive in History
Category: Culture Three venerable stone sculptures have been discovered at Kondaneri Kanmai near Madathupatti, Rajapalayam. Local community organiser Mr. Vineeth brought the sculptures to light for further research. Subsequently, Dr B. Kandasamy, an Assistant Professor of History at Rajapalayam Rajus’ College and an archaeology researcher, conducted fieldwork in the area. The sculptures are believed to […]
Nursery Techniques – “Smart Pre-germination, Stronger Plants!”
Category: Carbon Neutrality Pre-germination is a method of encouraging seeds to germinate under controlled moisture and environmental conditions before sowing them in polybags or nursery beds. Healthy seeds are selected, soaked if required, and placed in a moist medium such as cotton cloth, sand, or cocopeat. Once the radicle emerges, the germinated seeds are carefully […]
“A Tiny Barrier but a Vital Protection” – Sewage and Solid Waste Interception Grille @ Vettaiperumal Kovil Kanmai(Bund)
Category: Water Body Restoration Waterbodies are precious ecosystems that support people, plants and aquatic life. At Vettaiperumal Kovil Kanmai (bund), the sewage and solid waste Interception Grille acts as a protective fence, preventing plastic bottles, polythene and other floating waste from entering the Kanmai (bund). Systematic extraction and sorting of collected debris ensure that recoverable […]
