Sweet Acacia at Sanjeevi Malai
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This tree, seen as a lone specimen near the temple at Sanjeevi Malai, is Acacia farnesiana, a small thorny tree belonging to the Fabaceae. Commonly known as Sweet Acacia, it is valued for its fragrant yellow flowers and its ability to thrive in dry environments. In some parts of Tamil Nadu, […]
UGSS and the Future of Rajapalayam’s Kanmais
Category: Underground Sewage System To the west of Rajapalayam lie Pulliyankulam Kanmai and Kondaneri Kanmai, traditional irrigation tanks. They serve as key water sources for agriculture and also help sustain groundwater levels in nearby residential areas. These tanks are part of a traditional cascading water management system. Water flowing from the Mudangiyar River, which originates […]
Community Action at Menachiyapuram for a Carbon-Neutral Rajapalayam
Category: Solid Waste Management As part of the Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam initiative, a community awareness drive was recently conducted at Meenachiyapuram Village, under Samusigapuram Panchayat, by Ramco Community Services, to promote sustainable waste management practices at the village level. Around 40 residents from the village participated in the interactive awareness session. The discussion focused on […]
Blue Pierrot at Sanjeevi Hills
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This photograph was taken at the eco park area of Sanjeevi Malai, capturing the delicate beauty of the Common Pierrot, also known as the Blue Pierrot. It is a very small yet striking butterfly widely seen across India. With a wingspan of about 25-30 mm, it belongs to the Lycaenidae, a […]
Greenhouse Sheds: Nurturing Strong Saplings for Greener Landscapes
Category: Carbon Neutrality A greenhouse shed is a structure designed to grow and protect young plants in a controlled environment before they are planted in the field. By regulating temperature, humidity and light, it creates favourable conditions for seedlings to develop healthy roots and strong growth. The greenhouse shed helps germinate and nurture many plant […]
A Butterfly-Friendly Wildflower at Vettai Perumal Kanmai
Category: Water Body Restoration This photograph was taken near Vettai Perumal Kanmai, showing the small but ecologically important plant Heliotropium indicum, commonly known as Indian heliotrope. It is a widely distributed herb that grows naturally in tropical regions and is often seen along roadsides, gardens, open grasslands and field edges. Belonging to the Boraginaceae family, […]
Vachellia horrida: The Thorny Guardian of the Dry Landscape
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills Belonging to the legume family, Vachellia horrida (formerly known as Acacia horrida) is a thorny shrub or small tree. It is commonly found in the surroundings of Rajapalayam, especially in and around Sanjeevi Malai, where the dry and rocky landscape supports hardy vegetation. Vachellia horrida typically grows 3-8 meters tall and […]
Lesser Grass Blue: A Tiny Jewel of the Grasslands
Category: Carbon Neutrality This photograph of the Lesser Grass Blue butterfly was taken at the PACR Polytechnic compost yard. It is one of the smallest butterflies found in many parts of the world, with a wingspan of only 18-24 mm. Despite its tiny size, this delicate insect adds life and colour to everyday landscapes. It […]
Green Filtration: Using Canna indica to Purify Wastewater Naturally
Category: Water Body Restoration At the PACR Polytechnic composite yard, wastewater from our educational institutions is treated through a Decentralised Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS). It is a natural, low-energy method of treating wastewater close to its source using gravity flow, sedimentation, biological processes, and plant-based filtration. As part of this system, the DEWATS area includes […]
Kattimullu: A Resilient Spiny Shrub of the Dry Landscape
Category: Eco Park This photograph was taken at the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area. It shows Barleria buxifolia, a hardy native plant commonly known as Box-leaved Barleria. In Tamil, it is known as Kattimullu. Kattimullu is a spiny shrub or sub-shrub that usually grows about 1-3 feet tall. The plant has green, branched stems with […]
