Dear Friends,
Namaskaram.
September 18 marks World Water Monitoring Day, reminding us of the urgent need to protect our most precious shared resource.
As groundwater reserves deplete at an alarming rate, the world faces the growing threat of water bankruptcy. Making water meters compulsory for borewells worldwide can help monitor extraction, prevent over-exploitation, promote accountability, and ensure equitable access to water.
For Green Rameswaram, the flagship initiative is the Revival and Renovation of Water Bodies, which aims to recharge nearby wells, prevent seawater intrusion into freshwater aquifers, and improve local flora and fauna. We hope this initiative will grow into a people’s movement in the coming years, ensuring long-term water security,
This month’s newsletter highlights the following:
- Archaeology and Heritage:Shri Rangarajan continues translating select shlokas from a rare text on the Ramanathaswamy Temple, along with activities such as Pada pooja, Kutumba Kshema pooja and the online Palsuvai Nigaltchi programme.
- Green Health: Dr. A. Abirami, Programme Officer, C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai, writes on the herbal plant— White Fonio and Free Siddha medical and Eye camp by Aravind Eye Hospital at Green Rameswaram project office.
- Livelihood: Reports on the training programme on livelihood.
- Landscaping and Beautification: Plantation of flower plants.
- Revival and Renovation of Teerthams: Maha Teertha pooja along with updates on the regular Teertha pooja activities.
- Social Capital: Highlights of SHG meeting, Anandalaya teachers meeting along with the report of Anandalayas, School competitions, Celebration of Universal Brotherhood Day and a newsletter prepared by students from Rameswaram.
With best wishes,
Editorial Team
Green Rameswaram Project
Railway Feeder Road, Opp. To Hotel Vinayaka
Rameswaram – 623526
Ph: 04573 – 299496(office)
E-mail: greenrameswaram@gmail.com
Web: www.vknardep.org; www.greenrameswaram.org & www.vasudhaindia.in