Pilot Project Tests Reflective Roof Technology Across Public Buildings
Category: Carbon Neutrality As cities across India grapple with rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves, a quiet but significant climate adaptation initiative is taking shape in Rajapalayam. The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC), has launched a pilot Cool Roof project in the city that seeks to reduce indoor […]
When Fear Feels Real, Belief Feels Real: Compassion Embraces Both and Beyond
Category: Mental Health Mrs. Radhika Rammohan, Volunteer, Ātmaprasāra A few weeks ago, an individual from a rural community came to Ātmaprasāra seeking help. The family was convinced that their loved one had been possessed by a supernatural entity. The client was experiencing overwhelming fear, severe anxiety, disturbed sleep, and profound emotional distress. Both the client […]
Awareness Programme Encourages Students to Champion a Cleaner Environment
Category: Solid Waste Management As part of its efforts to promote environmental awareness among schoolchildren, Ramco Community Services conducted an awareness programme at S.P. Kandham Primary School, located at Lakshmiyapuram 2nd Street (Ward No. 38). The programme educated students and teachers on environmental protection, waste management, and their role in building a clean and sustainable […]
Residents Sensitised to Waste Segregation and Environmental Protection
Category: Solid Waste Management Ramco Community Services conducted a special community awareness programme at Lakshmiyapuram 2nd Street (Ward No. 38). The initiative focused on creating awareness about waste segregation, cleanliness, and environmental protection, with active participation from sanitation workers. During the programme, residents were educated on the importance of segregating wet and dry waste at […]
Cleanliness Awareness Programme for School Students Organised
Category: Solid Waste Management Reinforcing the importance of environmental stewardship among children, Ramco Community Services organised a cleanliness awareness programme for students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff of Jayaram Primary School, located at Thiruvananthapuram 5th Street (Ward No. 31). The session was led by resource persons from Shrishti Environment and Livelihood Foundation. The emphasis was […]
Ramco Nursery Cultivates Diverse Flowering Plants for Urban Landscaping and Public Spaces
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills | Environment While Ramco Nursery, located within the premises of PACR Polytechnic College, primarily focuses on the conservation and propagation of native tree species suitable for afforestation and ecological restoration efforts, it also nurtures a wide range of flowering plants that can significantly enhance the aesthetic appeal of urban spaces. The […]
Ramco Community Services Releases UGSS Awareness Video
Category: Underground Sewage System Ramco Community Services has launched a short awareness video highlighting the importance of the Underground Sewage System (UGSS) in protecting public health and preventing the pollution of water bodies in Rajapalayam. The video, released as part of an ongoing public awareness campaign, showcases how the UGSS contributes to a cleaner and […]
Rajapalayam Heritage Survey in Pudupalayam Documents Over 150 Historic Buildings
Category: Culture Ramco Community Services is continuing its heritage documentation initiative in Pudupalayam, with the ongoing survey already covering five wards and documenting nearly 200 historic structures in the area ranging in age from 60 to 250 years. The ongoing survey in Pudupalayam marks the second phase of the heritage documentation initiative. The first phase […]
The Strength of Ātmaprasāra
Category: Mental Health Written by Ms. Sumathi Raja, Volunteer, Ātmaprasāra Five years on, Ātmaprasāra is growing stronger, having served more than 900 clients and contributing immensely towards the mental well-being of our town and beyond. When volunteers were brought on board five years ago to be trained as counsellors, the founder, Ms. Nirmala Raja, Chairperson, […]
Native Kodippālai Tree Highlights Biodiversity at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Eco Park Taken at the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area, this photo shows Dolichandrone falcata, a native tree species, a medium-sized deciduous tree. It is locally known in some regions as Kodippālai (கோடிப்பாலை). Belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, Dolichandrone falcata typically grows up to 8 to 15 metres in height. The species is easily […]
