Biodiversity at Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park: A Glimpse into Nature’s Richness
Category: Eco Park We at Ramco Community Services recently conducted a biodiversity survey at Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park, aiming to document birds, butterflies, odonates (dragonflies and damselflies), and reptiles. Using Visual Encounter Surveys and transect walks, we assessed species diversity and abundance along a short trail in the park. The avifauna survey – simply the […]
Teaching Kids to Care: The 3-Bin System at Ramco Schools
Category: Solid Waste Management At Ramco Group educational institutions, we believe in catching children young when it comes to building good habits and caring for the environment. That’s why we’ve introduced a 3-bin waste system in our schools. Students are taught to separate waste into three categories so it can be safely recycled, composted, or […]
A Brief Encounter with a Tawny Coster at Vettaiperumal Temple Kanmai
Category: Water Body Restoration A Tawny Coster butterfly was observed feeding on nectar along the water’s edge at the Vettaiperumal Temple tank. Scientifically known as Acraea violae, the Tawny Coster is a familiar yet striking butterfly found widely across India and South Asia. Its bright orange wings, marked with distinct black spots, make it easily […]
Night-Flowering Barleria Recorded at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This photograph, taken at the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area, shows the night-blooming shrub of ecological and medicinal significance, Barleria noctiflora L.f., commonly known as Night-flowering Barleria. Native to India and Sri Lanka, Barleria noctiflora is commonly found along forest edges and in scrubland habitats. Its nocturnal flowering habit plays a […]
Climbing Flax Documented in Sanjeevi Hill Region
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills A flowering specimen of Hugonia mystax L., commonly known as Climbing Flax, was photographed in the Sanjeevi Malai area, a region with rich plant diversity. Belonging to the Linaceae family, the species is a woody climber commonly found in dry landscapes. The plant bears small to medium-sized yellow flowers and is […]
Green Waste Composting Initiative in P.S.K. Nagar Supports Carbon Neutral Goals
Category: Carbon Neutrality As part of efforts to promote Carbon Neutrality, green waste generated in P.S.K. Nagar is being systematically collected and converted into organic manure through a composting initiative at the compost yard at P.A.C. Ramasamy Raja Polytechnic College. This project is an initiative of Ramco Community Services. Fallen tree branches and dry leaves […]
Red-naped Ibis Spotted at Polytechnic College Ground
Category: Carbon Neutrality A Red-naped Ibis, also known as the Indian Black Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa), was recently sighted at the Polytechnic College ground. The bird is known for several distinctive features, including a long down-curved bill, black head, red wattles on the nape, and a white patch near the shoulder. Although the species usually frequents […]
Mud Puddling at Eco Park
Category: Eco Park This photograph shows butterflies engaged in mud puddling at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park. Butterflies require sodium and other mineral salts for important body functions, particularly for reproduction. Mud puddling is a natural behavior in which butterflies suck fluids from moist soil, dung, or decaying organic matter to obtain these essential nutrients. This […]
What Rajapalayam UGSS Envisages
Category: Underground Sewage System Rajapalayam Municipality in Virudhunagar District is implementing a modern Underground Sewerage System (UGSS) to transform sanitation and wastewater management in the city. The system covers 11.36 square kilometers and includes a 21.85 MLD sewage treatment plant (STP) designed to efficiently treat municipal wastewater and ensure safe disposal. The project comprises an […]
Battery-Free Solar Water Pumping System at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Solar Power The solar power system used to operate the water-pumping motor at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park has a unique feature: it works without any battery backup. The system directly converts sunlight into electricity and runs the motor during daylight hours with the help of an inverter. By avoiding batteries, the system reduces chemical […]
