Bird Observation & Breeding Report-Vettai Permal Kovil Kammai
Category: Water Body Restoration Vettai Perumal Kovil Tank, a freshwater temple tank restored in 2024, has shown clear signs of ecological improvement. The tank now holds water better, creating a healthy environment for aquatic life and waterbirds. Recent bird sightings confirm successful breeding of the Spot-billed Duck. Last year, one adult duck was seen with […]
The Midnapore Creeper in Morning Light at Eco Park
Category: Eco Park This plant, seen in the photograph taken at the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park, is commonly known as the Midnapore creeper. Its botanical name is Rivea hypocrateriformis. A member of the Convolvulaceae family, it is native to the Indian subcontinent and is notable for its botanical, ecological, and cultural significance. The plant has […]
Kondaneri Kanmai: Where Water, Land, and Memory Converge
Category: Carbon Neutrality Kondaneri Kanmai is a large water body located within the city limits. It has quietly shaped the life and landscape of the town for generations. Covering 44.46 hectares and with a storage capacity of nearly 0.5 million cubic metres, the kanmai has long supported irrigation, recharged groundwater, and moderated floods. Rainfall from […]
Beautification of Garbage Vulnerable Point (GVP) at Samusikapuram
Category: Solid Waste Management As part of the ongoing cleanliness and environmental improvement initiatives under Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam, a Garbage Vulnerable Point (GVP) located at Samusikapuram Village, Chatrapati Road was successfully cleared recently. The accumulated waste at the site was completely removed, and the area was thoroughly cleaned, with the support of local residents. Following […]
Braconid Wasp Cocoons in Our Nursery
Category: Carbon Neutrality Braconid wasp cocoons was observed on Wrightia tinctoria plants grown in Ramco Nursery, Rajapalayam. These cocoons are a positive sign of nature working quietly to protect our plants. Braconid wasps (a group of small, beneficial insects) belong to the Braconoidea family (a large family of helpful parasitic wasps). Though tiny and often […]
Young Minds Explore Waste-to-Energy on National Energy Conversion Day
Category: Solid Waste Management National Energy Conversion Day 2025 was observed at the Arasiyarpatti Trench Yard, Rajapalayam Municipality, through an educational exposure visit for school students. The programme highlighted solid waste management and waste-to-energy practices, including biogas-based electricity generation, waste segregation, and composting methods. The visit offered students valuable real-world learning and reinforced the importance […]
Heritage Mapping Initiative Documents 300 Historic Structures in Palayapalayam
Category: Culture A heritage survey was recently carried out in Palayapalayam, Rajapalayam, as part of the Rajapalayam LPA Master Plan, which places strong emphasis on safeguarding the city’s historic buildings. The initiative brought together final-year B.Arch students from Kalasalingam University, and faculty from Ramco Institute of Technology, under the aegis of Ramco Community Services. Over […]
Field Survey for Sanjeevi Malai Restoration
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills Ramco Community Services conducted a detailed field survey in the Sanjeevi Malai hills as part of ongoing ecological restoration activities. The study focused on selected sites where lemon grass is found in abundance. At each location, square plots measuring 20 meters × 20 meters were marked using tape. Naturally regenerating tree […]
Engaging Communities to Prevent Water Pollution
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills Restoring a water body goes beyond physical clean-up. It requires the active involvement of the community that surrounds it. At Ramco Community Service, we believe awareness is key to long-term conservation. With this in mind, we regularly engage residents living around the Sri Vettai Perumal Temple water tank through focused outreach […]
Painted Jezebel Butterfly at Vettaiperumal Kovil
Category: Carbon Neutrality We observed the pupa of the Painted Jezebel butterfly on the fences of Vettaiperumal Kovil, an exciting and noteworthy sight. This butterfly is a striking and easily recognisable species, known in Tamil as “Manjal Azhaki.” Its presence reflects the healthy biodiversity of the temple surroundings. The host plant of the Painted Jezebel […]
