‘Vilayati Karuvelam’ at Sanjeevi Hills
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as Vilayati Karuvelam, is an exotic species introduced to India in the late 19th century from Central and South America for fuelwood and wasteland development. Today, it is considered a highly invasive species, especially across Tamil Nadu. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, it grows as a thorny […]
Ilanthai – the Hardy Native of Sanjeevi Malai
Category: Eco Park At the planned Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area, the resilient Ziziphus mauritiana, locally known as Ilanthai, thrives as a valuable native tree. Indigenous to India, this small to medium-sized tree (5-12 m) is easily recognised by its shiny leaves, paired thorns, and sweet, nutritious fruits that turn from green to yellowish-red when […]
The Ecological Impact of Kanmai Restoration
Category: Water Body Restoration The restoration of Sri Vettai Perumal Kovil Tank in 2024 highlights the powerful role traditional water bodies play in sustaining ecosystems. Due to regular silting, prevention of waste water entering into the tanks unprocessed, and other initiatives, today the kanmai has lots of water, even in the summer, which is not […]
Community Awareness Drives Model Ward Vision in Rajapalayam
Category: Carbon Neutrality As part of the Model Ward initiative, a Community Awareness Program was successfully conducted recently in Ward 16 by Ramco Community Services, with the support of the Rajapalayam Municipality. The program saw active participation from 58 members of the ALF Self-Help Group, along with Ward Councillor, and ward public representatives. The session […]
Sweet Acacia at Sanjeevi Malai
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This tree, seen as a lone specimen near the temple at Sanjeevi Malai, is Acacia farnesiana, a small thorny tree belonging to the Fabaceae. Commonly known as Sweet Acacia, it is valued for its fragrant yellow flowers and its ability to thrive in dry environments. In some parts of Tamil Nadu, […]
UGSS and the Future of Rajapalayam’s Kanmais
Category: Underground Sewage System To the west of Rajapalayam lie Pulliyankulam Kanmai and Kondaneri Kanmai, traditional irrigation tanks. They serve as key water sources for agriculture and also help sustain groundwater levels in nearby residential areas. These tanks are part of a traditional cascading water management system. Water flowing from the Mudangiyar River, which originates […]
Community Action at Menachiyapuram for a Carbon-Neutral Rajapalayam
Category: Solid Waste Management As part of the Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam initiative, a community awareness drive was recently conducted at Meenachiyapuram Village, under Samusigapuram Panchayat, by Ramco Community Services, to promote sustainable waste management practices at the village level. Around 40 residents from the village participated in the interactive awareness session. The discussion focused on […]
Blue Pierrot at Sanjeevi Hills
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This photograph was taken at the eco park area of Sanjeevi Malai, capturing the delicate beauty of the Common Pierrot, also known as the Blue Pierrot. It is a very small yet striking butterfly widely seen across India. With a wingspan of about 25-30 mm, it belongs to the Lycaenidae, a […]
Greenhouse Sheds: Nurturing Strong Saplings for Greener Landscapes
Category: Carbon Neutrality A greenhouse shed is a structure designed to grow and protect young plants in a controlled environment before they are planted in the field. By regulating temperature, humidity and light, it creates favourable conditions for seedlings to develop healthy roots and strong growth. The greenhouse shed helps germinate and nurture many plant […]
A Butterfly-Friendly Wildflower at Vettai Perumal Kanmai
Category: Water Body Restoration This photograph was taken near Vettai Perumal Kanmai, showing the small but ecologically important plant Heliotropium indicum, commonly known as Indian heliotrope. It is a widely distributed herb that grows naturally in tropical regions and is often seen along roadsides, gardens, open grasslands and field edges. Belonging to the Boraginaceae family, […]
