A Morning of Biodiversity at RCS’ Office Campus
Category: Carbon Neutrality Captured recently in the soft morning light at our Ramco Community Services’ Project Management Unit & Town Planning Office campus, at Rajapalayam, this photo features the bright yellow blooms of Crotalaria, commonly known as rattlepod. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this diverse genus includes over 700 species worldwide and is widely recognised […]
Community Awareness Program at Kalangaperi Village
Category: Solid Waste Management As part of the Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam initiative, a Community Awareness Program was conducted at Kalangaperi Village recently. Held at the Kalangaperi Panchayat, the program brought together around 150 community members, including local working residents, to promote environmental sustainability, sanitation, and public health practices. The session focused on practical and impactful […]
Islands of Life at Vettai Perumal Kanmai
Category: Water Body Restoration At Vettai Perumal Kanmai, several small islands rise quietly from the waters, forming a chain of natural refuges across the lake. In the photograph, birds can be seen gathered on one such island – a common sight here, as these scattered patches of land provide safe and undisturbed spaces within the […]
Babul: The Hardy Tree That Sustains Dry Landscapes
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This photo, taken at Sanjeevi Hills, features Babul, also known as the Indian Gum Arabic Tree or Egyptian Thorn. It is a remarkable tree species well adapted to dry and semi-arid regions. Botanically known as Vachellia nilotica, it belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) and is native to India, Africa, and […]
From Sanjeevi Hills to the Heart of Rajapalayam: A Natural Stormwater Corridor
Category: Underground Sewage System This map traces the natural stormwater flow that begins in the Sanjeevi Hills and travels nearly three kilometres through the heart of Rajapalayam before reaching its main collection point, Periyadhikulam Kanmai. Originating from the headwaters of Sanjeevi Hill, the rainwater follows a traditional odai (channel) path that has historically guided seasonal […]
Mayil Konrai Fern at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Eco Park This photograph of the Mayil Konrai Fern (Actiniopteris radiata) was taken at the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area. A small and delicate terrestrial fern, it grows close to the ground, often unnoticed among rocks and dry slopes. Its leaves are beautifully fan-shaped, spreading like a peacock’s tail, which gives the plant its […]
Periya Chavadi: A Symbol of Unity in Rajapalayam
Category: Culture Built in 1928 by the Kshatriya Raja community of Rajapalayam, Periya Chavadi stands as a proud reminder of collective vision and cultural strength. Funded by community leaders and public contributions, the hall was created to promote unity among the community, host gatherings, and celebrate festivals. Even today, it remains more than just a […]
White-Throated Kingfisher at PACR Polytechnic Campus
Category: Carbon Neutrality This photograph captures a White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) near the compost yard area within the campus of PACR Polytechnic. Though often associated with lakes and rivers, this striking bird is just as comfortable in semi-urban spaces, proving how adaptable it truly is. The White-throated Kingfisher is a brightly colored, medium-sized bird commonly […]
Vettai Perumal Kanmai: Filtered by Nature’s Own Design
Category: Water Body Restoration Vettai Perumal Kanmai once bore the strain of sewage-mixed inflow. Instead of relying on heavy machinery or chemical treatment, the restoration project placed its faith in nature to improve water quality. Natural filter systems were installed at every inlet where water enters the lake. Yet the design deliberately allows environmental and […]
The Fragrant Survivor of Sanjeevi Malai
Category: Eco Park At the Eco Park in Sanjeevi Malai, a quiet shrub stood bathed in the soft afternoon light. To most visitors, it was just another flowering plant in the dry landscape. But to those who knew its story, Dalbergia coromandeliana Prain was nothing short of remarkable. Once thought lost for nearly fifty years […]
