Rare Floating Aponogeton Spotted at Sanjeevi Hill Foothills
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills We recorded a sighting of the floating aponogeton (Aponogeton natans), a native aquatic perennial herb known for its delicate floating leaves and fragrant flowers, at Sanjeevi Hills recently. This plant is indigenous to India and Sri Lanka and thrives in freshwater habitats such as ponds, tanks, lakes, slow-moving streams, and seasonally […]
Rare Indian Star Tortoise Spotted at Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park
Category: Eco Park We recently had a rare treat at Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park: a sighting of the Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans), a protected species known for its striking star-shaped patterns. Easily recognisable by the yellow star-like markings on its dark brown, high-domed shell, this tortoise is not only visually captivating but also plays […]
Turning Waste into Wealth: Championing Composting at PACR Polytechnic
Category: Carbon Neutrality In a significant step towards carbon neutrality, Ramco Community Services has launched an innovative green waste composting program at PACR Polytechnic campus. The facility transforms kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich organic manure, curbing harmful practices like burning green waste and promoting environmental sustainability. As part of the initiative, biodegradable materials—including vegetable […]
Rajapalayam CAN: Video Calls for Collective Action Towards Carbon Neutrality
Ramco Community Services has released a video on Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam on the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, calling for collective action to transform Rajapalayam into Tamil Nadu’s first carbon-neutral city. Built around the theme Rajapalayam CAN, the video features messages from Shri Thangam Thennarasu, Minister for Finance and Environment & Climate Change, Government […]
Palm Saplings Begin to Sprout Along Vettai Perumal Kanmai Embankment
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Model Ward Launching Programme Held Under Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam Initiative
Category: Solid Waste Management The Model Ward Launching Programme was successfully conducted, under the Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam initiative, covering select wards in the first phase. The program aims at focused interventions with respect to improving sanitation, waste management, and community participation at the wards. The launch events were held in Wards 5, 27, and 28. […]
Republic Day Initiative Promotes Clean and Green Schools in Rajapalayam
Category: Solid Waste Management As part of the Republic Day celebrations, Solid Waste Management (SWM) Awareness and Hygiene Programmes were organised on 23 January 2026 in select schools under the Rajapalayam Municipality. The initiative aimed to instill good hygiene habits, promote responsible waste management, and encourage students to maintain clean and healthy school environments. The […]
Indian Grewia – A Small Tree with Big Benefits
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This picture of Indian Grewia (Grewia abutilifolia) was taken at the Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park area. It is a small tree, growing 2–5 meters tall. It is commonly found in dry forests, hill slopes, rocky areas, open woodlands, and even along roadsides and wastelands. It has broad, hairy leaves and small […]
Purple-rumped Sunbird: A Tiny Jewel of Nature
Category: Water Body Restoration What you see here is the Purple-rumped Sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica), captured in a bush near the Vettai Perumal Temple Kanmai. These tiny birds, about 10 cm long, are found in gardens, forests, scrublands, and farms across India and Sri Lanka. The males are striking with a bright purple rump and shiny […]
The Eye-Patterned Moth of Sanjeevi Hills
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills What you see here is Spirama retorta, a moth commonly found in the Sanjeevi Hills. It is easily recognised by the eye-like patterns on its wings that help protect it from predators. This moth is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in forests, woodlands, and scrub areas. Its life cycle […]
