Wild Caper, A Drought-Resilient Shrub at Eco Park
Category: Eco Park This photograph was taken at the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park and features Capparis nummularia DC., a member of the Capparaceae family, commonly known as the Wild Caper. Capparis nummularia is a thorny shrub or subshrub that typically grows between 0.5 and 2 metres in height. It is distinguished by its small, thick, […]
Waste Survey at AKDR Market to Shape Better Solid Waste Management
Category: Solid Waste Management The Shrishti Environment & Livelihood Foundation team recently conducted a comprehensive waste assessment and waste quality study at AKDR Market, the city’s oldest and largest trade centre, to understand the quantity and composition of waste generated by different types of shops operating within the market. Home to more than 250 active […]
Four-Bin Waste Segregation Awareness Programme for SHGs
Category: Solid Waste Management Around 50 women from two Self-Help Groups (SHGs) participated in a four-bin waste segregation awareness programme organised by Shrishti on behalf of Ramco Community Services, as part of efforts to promote scientific waste management and responsible household waste segregation. The interactive awareness session, held at Boobalpatti Street, and Sankarankovil Mukku, introduced […]
Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park: From Barren Ground to a Thriving Native Forest
Category: Eco Park Three years ago, a barren stretch of land at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park was transformed through a carefully planned ecological restoration initiative. Today, the same landscape stands as a thriving green belt, demonstrating the remarkable success of native species restoration and sustainable afforestation. The plantation at the eco park was established using […]
A Table with a Past, Built for the Future
Category: Environment At first glance, it looks like an ordinary cafeteria table – sturdy, functional and neatly finished. It now occupies pride of place in a newly renovated office of Ramco Community Services (RCS). But unlike most furniture, this table has a story to tell. Its steel frame was crafted from discarded sheet metal and […]
One Plant, Two Colours: The Charming Blooms of Madhu Karai
Category: Environment Walk along the circular pathway of the PACR Polytechnic campus, and you may come across a shrub that offers a delightful surprise. At first glance, it appears to be covered with white blossoms. But look closely, and you will notice flowers of two different colours blooming on the same plant at the same […]
My Testimonial: A Journey of Learning, Awareness, and Gratitude
Category: Mental Health Author: Ms. Keerthana Madhu, Volunteer, Ātmaprasāra Six years ago, I was given an opportunity that quietly changed the way I look at life. During a phase when life itself seemed to be conducting one test after another, I came across an opportunity to volunteer as a counsellor at Ātmaprasāra. I stepped into […]
Ramco Nursery Nurtures Young Green Champions Through Hands-on Sustainability Education
Category: Environment Ramco Community Services (RCS), through its Ramco Nursery, is equipping school students with practical horticultural skills while fostering a deeper understanding of environmental sustainability and climate action. As part of the initiative, Ramco Nursery experts visit participating schools, conducting interactive sessions for one class at a time. The programme combines hands-on learning with […]
The Quiet Power of Listening
Category: Mental Health Author: R. Anandhi, volunteer, Ātmaprasāra It was a Friday evening when Maheswari walked into the counselling room. There was a heaviness on her face that words could hardly describe. As she settled down, she slowly began to speak. She shared that she had been on medication for eight years and felt tired […]
Around 100 Students Participate in Drawing Competition Promoting Cloth Bags
Category: Environment Around 100 students from four schools in Rajapalayam participated in an inter-school drawing competition recently organised by Ramco Community Services (RCS) in association with Shrishti Environment and Livelihood Foundation to mark World Paper Bag Day 2026, which falls on July 12. The competition encouraged students to creatively promote the message “Choose Cloth Bag, […]
