Beautification Drive Breathes New Life into Mission Kovil Street
Category: Carbon Neutrality As part of the ongoing Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam initiative, a Garbage Vulnerable Point Cleaning and Beautification Drive was successfully carried out at Ward 20, Mission Kovil Street, last week, demonstrating how community-led efforts can create meaningful environmental change at the grassroots level. The activity was supported by AVM Solid Waste Management Agency […]
Capacity-Building Programme Empowers Community Counsellors at Ātmaprasārā
Category: Mental Health Marking the 5th anniversary of Ātmaprasārā, a five-day capacity-building and training programme in mental health counselling was organised recently for volunteer counsellors. The initiative aimed to strengthen grassroots mental health support by equipping participants with practical counselling skills and a deeper understanding of community well-being. The training was conducted by mentors from […]
Pirandaikulam and Puliyankulam: Key Irrigation Sources in Rajapalayam
Category: Carbon Neutrality Pirandaikulam and Puliyankulam, located in Rajapalayam, are major water bodies that play a vital role in supporting irrigation and sustaining agriculture in the region. Pirandaikulam spans an extent of 24.43 hectares and supports irrigation across 39.68 hectares of agricultural land. Similarly, Puliyankulam covers 34.08 hectares and irrigates a larger ayacut area of […]
Hardy Native Shrub Spotted at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Eco Park This photograph from Sanjeevi Malai eco park area shows Katu Ilanthai (Ziziphus xylopyrus), a drought-resistant shrub or small tree native to India’s dry regions. Belonging to the Rhamnaceae family, it is commonly known as wild jujube. The plant, which grows up to 3–8 metres, is identified by its rough bark, paired thorns, […]
Nature’s Hanging Haven: The Ingenious Bird Nest
Category: Water Body Restoration Suspended delicately from tree branches, the pendant nest built by birds like the Baya Weaver is a remarkable example of nature’s craftsmanship. This picture was taken at Sri Vettai Perumal water tank. Designed as a safe haven, this hanging structure serves as a secure space for laying eggs, incubating them, and […]
Ātmaprasāra Marks 5th Anniversary with Workshops and Community Engagement
Category: Mental Health The 5th anniversary of Ātmaprasāra, a volunteer-led mental health initiative based in Rajapalayam, was celebrated at the Ramco Cements auditorium in RR Nagar, Virudhunagar, bringing together counsellors, volunteers, and partner organisations. The event saw participation from the team of Anna Chandy & Associates, a Bengaluru-based organisation specialising in counselling and training, along […]
Indian Cat’s Whiskers: A Hidden Medicinal Treasure from Sanjeevi Malai
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills Captured at Sanjeevi Hills, Orthosiphon thymiflorus, commonly known as Indian Cat’s Whiskers, is a small yet significant medicinal herb belonging to the mint family. This perennial undershrub typically grows 30–60 cm tall, with small, aromatic, oval-shaped leaves that resemble thyme. Its delicate pale purple or white flowers are marked by long […]
Model Ward Initiative: Cleaning and Rangoli Beautification Drive
Category: Solid Waste Management Ramco Community Services recently carried out a GVP (Garbage Vulnerable Point) cleaning and rangoli beautification activity at South Vaithiyanathapuram Street in Ward 28, as part of its Model Ward Initiative. A total of 14 participants, along with support from the AVM, a privately-run solid waste management agency, took part in the […]
Jayanth Tribal Hostel Marks 22 Years of Transforming Lives
Category: Culture The P.A.C.R. Sethuramammal Charity Trust’s Jayanth Tribal Students Hostel, which serves as a home to over 200 school-going children from tribal communities, marked its 22nd anniversary in March this year. The commemorative function was held at the P.A.C. Ramasamy Raja Centenary Community Hall, in the presence of key representatives from the Ramco Group […]
Ramco Nursery’s Polyhouse: Where Strong Plants Take Root
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills Seen in this photo is a polyhouse shed at Ramco Nursery in the city – a covered structure made with polythene sheets, designed to grow and protect plants under controlled conditions. It provides a stable environment that supports healthy and uniform plant development. In this polyhouse, key activities include seed germination […]
