Among the City’s Few True Ashoka Trees, Two Stand Tall at RIT
Category: Carbon Neutrality This photograph was taken at Ramco Institute of Technology (RIT) and features Saraca asoca, commonly known as the Ashoka tree, whose Sanskrit name means “without sorrow” (a = without, shoka = sorrow). It is a medium-sized evergreen tree belonging to the Caesalpinioideae subfamily of the Fabaceae family and is one of the […]
Sickle Bush at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Eco Park This photograph was taken at the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area and features Dichrostachys cinerea, commonly known as Sickle Bush or Chinese Lantern Tree. In some parts of Tamil Nadu, it is also referred to as Veli Velam. Belonging to the Legume family, this thorny shrub typically grows between 3 and 8 […]
Expert Consultation Visit on Solid Waste Management
Category: Solid Waste Management Ramco Community Services (RCS) has recently organised a technical consultation visit as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Solid Waste Management practices in Rajapalayam Municipality. Dr. Karthikeyan, Environmental Specialist from Anna University, was invited to assess the existing waste management system and provide expert recommendations. During the visit, Dr. Karthikeyan […]
Counselling Trends Highlight Growing Need for Relationship Support
Category: Mental Health A recent counselling intervention at Ātmaprasāra has demonstrated how timely professional guidance can help couples overcome misunderstandings and restore trust in their relationships. The case involved a married couple whose relationship had come under strain due to misunderstandings and unspoken suspicions. As communication gradually broke down, emotional distance and tension began affecting […]
Patchamadam Oorani Supports Groundwater Recharge and Local Climate
Category: Water Body Restoration The oorani at the entrance of Patchamadam in the city continues to play an important role in rainwater conservation and environmental sustainability. This water body, which depends entirely on rainwater for replenishment, serves as a valuable community resource while contributing to groundwater recharge in the surrounding area. The photograph shows the […]
Historic Check Dams Reflect Early Conservation Efforts at Sanjeevi Hills
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills At the eastern foothills of the historic Sanjeevi Hills stands a quiet reminder of how earlier generations lived in harmony with nature. A gabion check dam in the region was repaired in 1935 using funds from the Kotthankulam Panchayat under the leadership of Sri Sakka Raja, indicating that the original structure […]
Five Wards in Rajapalayam Emerge as Model Areas Under Solid Waste Management Drive
Category: Solid Waste Management Sustained awareness campaigns and improved waste management practices have helped five wards in Rajapalayam Municipality emerge as model wards under the municipality’s ongoing Solid Waste Management (SWM) initiative. Ward 5, Ward 16, Ward 27, Ward 31, and Ward 39 recorded significant improvements in source segregation and door-to-door waste collection within just […]
Ātmaprasāra Conducts Teacher Development Programme on Understanding Adolescents
Category: Mental Health Volunteers of Ātmaprasāra conducted a Teacher Development Programme on “Understanding Today’s Adolescents and Creating a Healthy Culture among Staff and Students” at Ramco Institute of Technology, bringing together around 55 high school teachers from four institutions. The session focused on helping teachers better understand adolescent psychology and changing student behavioural patterns in […]
Rare Butterfly Species Spotted in Rajapalayam Region After Several Years
Category: Carbon Neutrality Two rare butterfly species, the Blue Bordered Plane and the Common Tinsel, have been spotted again in the Rajapalayam region after several years, indicating the rich biodiversity and healthy ecosystem of the forest landscape surrounding the area. The sightings were made in May this year by N. Reguram, a first-year student of […]
Awareness Programme on Waste Segregation Conducted at South Venganallur
Category: Solid Waste Management An awareness meeting on waste segregation and prevention of waste dumping was organised at the Vettaiperumal Kovil backside habitation in South Venganallur Village Panchayat on May 20, 2026. During the programme, participants were educated on the importance of segregating waste at source and adopting responsible waste disposal practices. The resource person […]
