Duckweed – Tiny Plant, Powerful Green Manure
Category: Water Body Restoration Floating quietly on ponds and slow-moving waters, duckweed may appear insignificant at first glance. Yet this tiny plant is one of the most remarkable aquatic species in the natural world. Belonging to the family Lemnaceae, duckweed includes several small floating plants, the most common being Lemna minor, often called common duckweed. […]
Native Cattle: The Living Breath of Our Heritage
Category: Culture Native cattle possess qualities that make them remarkably resilient: high tolerance to heat, the ability to walk long distances, survival on minimal feed, strong resistance to diseases, and a long lifespan of about 15-20 years. These characteristics make them well suited to traditional and sustainable farming systems. One traditional practice closely linked with […]
From Sanjeevi Hills to Alathankulam: City’s Important Stormwater Corridor
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This map highlights an important stormwater flow route in Rajapalayam, beginning in the Sanjeevi Hills and travelling over 2 kilometres before reaching its final collection point at Alathankulam. Like other traditional ‘odai’ systems in the town, this channel plays a crucial role in guiding seasonal rainwater safely through urban neighbourhoods. The […]
Preparation and Use of Effective Microorganisms Solution
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills Effective Microorganisms (EM) is a mixture of beneficial microbes widely used to accelerate composting and improve compost quality. When prepared correctly, EM solution enhances microbial activity, reduces odour, and supports healthier soil. We use the EM solution at the composting yard at PACR Polytechnic campus. The solutoin is prepared in house, […]
East Indian Globe Thistle at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Eco Park This photograph, taken at the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area, captures Sphaeranthus indicus, commonly known as East Indian Globe Thistle or Gorakhmundi. Belonging to the Asteraceae (sunflower) family, this small but significant herb is a familiar sight in open landscapes across Tamil Nadu. Sphaeranthus indicus is a small, aromatic, spreading annual herb […]
White Bark Acacia of Sanjeevi Malai: A Resilient Tree of Rajapalayam
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills Commonly found in and around Rajapalayam, especially across the slopes of Sanjeevi Malai, White Bark Acacia (Acacia leucophloea), known locally as Velvelam is a hardy presence in the region’s semi-arid landscape. Belonging to the Fabaceae (legume) family, this drought-resistant tree thrives where many others struggle. The tree is easily identified by […]
A Morning of Biodiversity at RCS’ Office Campus
Category: Carbon Neutrality Captured recently in the soft morning light at our Ramco Community Services’ Project Management Unit & Town Planning Office campus, at Rajapalayam, this photo features the bright yellow blooms of Crotalaria, commonly known as rattlepod. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this diverse genus includes over 700 species worldwide and is widely recognised […]
Community Awareness Program at Kalangaperi Village
Category: Solid Waste Management As part of the Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam initiative, a Community Awareness Program was conducted at Kalangaperi Village recently. Held at the Kalangaperi Panchayat, the program brought together around 150 community members, including local working residents, to promote environmental sustainability, sanitation, and public health practices. The session focused on practical and impactful […]
Islands of Life at Vettai Perumal Kanmai
Category: Water Body Restoration At Vettai Perumal Kanmai, several small islands rise quietly from the waters, forming a chain of natural refuges across the lake. In the photograph, birds can be seen gathered on one such island – a common sight here, as these scattered patches of land provide safe and undisturbed spaces within the […]
Babul: The Hardy Tree That Sustains Dry Landscapes
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This photo, taken at Sanjeevi Hills, features Babul, also known as the Indian Gum Arabic Tree or Egyptian Thorn. It is a remarkable tree species well adapted to dry and semi-arid regions. Botanically known as Vachellia nilotica, it belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) and is native to India, Africa, and […]
