Rajapalayam Relies on Micro Composting Centres for Scientific Waste Management
Category: Solid Waste Management Micro Composting Centres (MCCs) have emerged as a key component of Rajapalayam Municipality’s efforts to achieve 100 per cent source segregation of waste at the household level and ensure scientific processing of municipal solid waste. The municipality currently operates three MCCs to process biodegradable waste in a decentralised manner. They are […]
Ramco Nursery Nurtures Desert Teak Seedlings
Category: Eco Park Ramco Nursery nurtures Desert Teak (Tecomella undulata), a medium-sized evergreen tree species valued for its durable timber, environmental benefits and ornamental beauty. The photograph shows Desert Teak seedlings being raised in soil-filled a nursery tray. Native to arid and semi-arid regions, Desert Teak is well adapted to hot climates, drought conditions and […]
Ramco ITI Students Turn Industrial Waste into Useful Furniture
Category: Carbon Neutrality What is seen in the picture is a set of upcycled wooden chairs recently created by the students of Ramco Industrial Training Institute (ITI). Around 25 student volunteers, trained in upcycling, give a new lease of life to discarded materials by transforming them into functional furniture and utility items, such as chairs, […]
Keeping Rajapalayam Clean: Modes of Waste Collection
Category: Solid Waste Management An efficient and well-coordinated solid waste management system is helping keep Rajapalayam clean, with several tonnes of waste being collected across the city every day. More than 300 personnel employed by AVM, a private agency engaged in solid waste collection, work daily to ensure the timely collection and proper disposal of […]
Anjani: A Native Ironwood Tree at Ātmaprasāra
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This photograph shows Memecylon umbellatum, a native evergreen tree species of peninsular India, growing in the garden at Ātmaprasāra. Commonly known as the Ironwood Tree, the species is known locally in Tamil as Anjani (அஞ்சனி) or Kasiram (காசிரம்). It belongs to the family Melastomataceae and is valued for both its ecological […]
Mental Health Awareness Programme at PACR Polytechnic
Category: Mental Health Ātmaprasāra recently conducted a mental health awareness programme for students of PACR Polytechnic, focusing on anger management and behavioural addictions. The programme was attended by 126 students from the Mechanical Engineering Department across two batches. The sessions were led by Ātmaprasāra volunteers Ms. Shyamala Raja, Ms. Ananthi, and Ms. Manjula. The volunteers […]
Heritage Survey Focuses on Folk Shrines and Family Temples
Category: Culture Documentation of heritage buildings in the city, a project undertaken by Ramco Community Services, is currently underway. The second phase of the survey is being carried out with the support of student volunteers from Rajapalayam Rajus’ College. The survey extends beyond old residential buildings to include historic temples and other places of worship. […]
Fragrant Orange Jasmine Thrives at Ātmaprasāra Park
Category: Carbon Neutrality Among the many plant species flourishing at the garden in Ātmaprasāra is Murraya paniculata, commonly known as Orange Jasmine or Kamini, a fragrant evergreen shrub valued for its ornamental beauty and ecological importance. A member of the Rutaceae (citrus) family, Murraya paniculata is recognised by its glossy dark-green leaves, clusters of white, […]
A Pilot Project to Implement the Last Mile Sewage Connection using Pre-fabricated Chambers
Category: Underground Sewage System Ramco Community Services has installed an innovative plastic-based underground sewerage system in a narrow three-foot-wide lane at Sakkaraja Kottai, showcasing a practical solution for providing household sewer connections in congested areas in the city. The team completed drain line connections for 11 houses, fixed chamber covers, refilled excavated soil, and carried […]
Counselling Helps Families Break the Cycle of Generational Trauma
Category: Mental Health Many emotional struggles that surface in adulthood do not begin with the individual. They often have deeper roots in family histories, shaped by experiences, fears, losses, and unresolved wounds that have been passed down across generations. Recognising this often-overlooked reality, Ātmaprasāra has been conducting counselling and emotional wellness sessions focused on intergenerational […]
