Community Awareness Meeting Held in Model Ward 28 to Strengthen Waste Management Efforts
Category: Solid Waste Management A community awareness meeting was held in Model Ward 28 to discuss key aspects of solid waste management and the role of public participation in maintaining cleanliness. Around 20 residents attended the session and actively engaged in the discussions. The meeting was attended by Ward Councillor Mrs. Ramalakshmi, Project Officer Mr. […]
Filming Underway for UGSS Awareness Video in Rajapalayam
Category: Underground Sewage System Filming is currently underway for an awareness video by Ramco Community Services aimed at promoting wider adoption of Underground Sewerage Scheme (UGSS) connections in the city. The initiative seeks to highlight how strengthening civic infrastructure can help build a cleaner, healthier, and carbon-neutral Rajapalayam. The UGSS, a key project of the […]
GVP Cleaning and Awareness Drive Conducted in Samusigapuram Panchayat
Category: Solid Waste Management A focused Garbage Vulnerable Point (GVP) cleaning and community awareness drive was carried out at Chathrapatti Road in Samusigapuram Panchayat under the Rajapalayam Local Planning Area (LPA), with the participation of around 10 volunteers. Organised by Ramco Community Services, the programme was implemented with the support of Panchayat workers, along with […]
Native Medicinal Shrub Documented in Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Eco Park A thorny evergreen shrub, Carissa spinarum, has been identified and documented in the Sanjeevi Malai hills and the adjoining eco park area, highlighting the region’s rich native biodiversity. The shrub grows up to 2–4 metres in height and is characterised by small, dark green oval leaves and sharp, forked thorns. It produces […]
‘Wild Tamil Nadu’ Documentary Screened at Ramco Institute of Technology
Category: Culture The hour-long documentary Wild Tamil Nadu was screened at the Ramco Institute of Technology, drawing an audience of around 70 local residents and students for a special viewing that celebrated the State’s rich natural heritage. The film offers a visually compelling journey through Tamil Nadu’s diverse ecosystems, bringing to life landscapes that range […]
Peer Pressure and Addiction: Ātmaprasāra’s Effort to Support Youth in Rajapalayam
Category: Mental Health The Ātmaprasāra Mental Health Project is helping young people in Rajapalayam overcome substance abuse, recently counselling two school students, one in Class 10 and another in Class 12, out of drug addiction. Counsellors point out that in recent years, peer-driven substance use has been rising among school- and college-going youth in the […]
A Delicate Home in the Wild: Red-vented Bulbul Nest at Vettai Perumal Kanmai
Category: Water Body Restoration Captured at Vettai Perumal Kanmai, this photograph offers a glimpse into the quiet yet intricate world of the Red-vented Bulbul. The bird’s nest, a small open cup structure, is a fine example of nature’s craftsmanship, carefully woven using dry twigs, grass, fine roots, and soft fibres. Typically built in shrubs or […]
Awareness Drive Reinforces Responsible Waste Practices in PSK Nagar
Category: Town Planning As part of ongoing solid waste management efforts, a door-to-door awareness campaign was conducted in PSK Nagar (Ward 40) under the Rajapalayam Municipality to promote responsible waste disposal and source segregation. The initiative focused on encouraging residents to adopt sustainable habits and maintain cleaner surroundings. During the visit, emphasis was placed on […]
Wild Sweetness in the Scrub: Jackal Jujube in Rajapalayam
Category: Eco Park Commonly found across Rajapalayam, especially around Sanjeevi Malai and the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park, jackal jujube (Ziziphus oenoplia), is a hardy, thorny shrub that thrives in dry landscapes. Belonging to the Rhamnaceae, it grows as a spreading or climbing plant with curved thorns, small ovate leaves, and clusters of greenish-yellow flowers. Its […]
The Quiet Strength of Siru Paalai along Ayyanar Kovil Road
Category: Town Planning A recent photograph taken along Ayyanar Kovil Road captures a familiar yet often overlooked presence in the Rajapalayam landscape, the hardy siru paalai (streblus asper). Commonly seen lining roadsides in this region, this modest tree (also known as kurudu maram) stands as a testament to resilience, utility, and ecological value in dry […]
