Sanjeevi Hills is a small but iconic hillock just east of Rajapalayam. Believed to be a fragment of the Himalayan Sanjeevani mountain carried by Lord Hanuman, the hill remains infused with mythic and spiritual significance. Its striking landmark Ramar Paarai, a large rock formation, gives the hill its distinctive profile. Crowning the hill is an ancient Lord Murugan temple, attracting locals and trekkers who ascend its roughly 365 steps for blessings and panoramic views. The hills also host ancient rock art—some dating back 3,000 years—which highlight their historic and cultural depth .The greening of Sanjeevi Malai represents more than reforestation. It’s about enhancing urban green cover, improving air quality, preserving biodiversity, and boosting the city’s carbon sequestration capacity. This restoration will nurture a verdant ecosystem for public enjoyment, environmental education, spiritual solace, and improved climate resilience.
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department manages Sanjeevi Malai, and a new 5-year greening initiative has now been approved. Funded with Rs.5 crore from the state environment budget, the project aims to plant thousands of trees across nearly 200 indigenous species, restoring ecological richness and resilience.Like lungs revitalizing a body, this hillstand will invigorate Rajapalayam’s urban environment while furthering its journey toward carbon neutrality.
As the Program Management Unit (PMU) for Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam, Ramco Community Services (RCS) is the technical backbone of the Sanjeevi greening project. RCS is assisting in the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and is employing advanced tools like GIS mapping, drone-based surveys, and LiDAR scanning to assess terrain, soil, hydrology, and existing vegetation.
The greening of Sanjeevi Malai represents more than reforestation. It’s about enhancing urban green cover, improving air quality, preserving biodiversity, and boosting the city’s carbon sequestration capacity. This restoration will nurture a verdant ecosystem for public enjoyment, environmental education, spiritual solace, and improved climate resilience. Like lungs revitalizing a body, this hillstand will invigorate Rajapalayam’s urban environment while furthering its journey toward carbon neutrality.
