Newsletter - April 2021
Dear Friends,
Sunflowers turn according to the position of the sun. In other words, they “chase the light.” You might already know this, but there is another fact that you probably do not know!
Have you ever wondered what happens on cloudy and rainy days when the sun is completely covered by clouds?
This is an interesting question. Isn’t it?
Perhaps you think the sunflower withers or turns its head towards the ground. Is this what crossed your mind?
Well, that’s incorrect!
This is what happens?
They turn towards each other to share their energy.
Nature’s perfection is amazing. Now let’s apply this reflection to our lives. Many people may become low-spirited, and the most vulnerable ones, sometimes, become depressed.
How about following the example of the beautiful sunflowers i.e. “Supporting and empowering each other” in this pandemic.
The Green Rameswaram project wishes everyone a “Sunflower” trait of turning towards each other on their cloudy and gloomy days in this hour of crisis. This too will pass……..
This month’s newsletter has the following highlights:
- Dr. Sanjay Banerji in his blog writes about Sustainable Development Goal– 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
- Shri.Rangarajan, Chennai writes on Thevaram related with Rameswaram.
- Solid waste management work by - Hand in Hand Inclusive Development Services, Chennai.
- Formation of Pasumai groups for ‘Green Livelihood’
- In Green transport, E-Rickshaw at Rameswaram
- Bhoomi pooja for Revival and Renovation of Krishna Teertham
- In Social capital, Teertha poojas, WASH Projects, yoga classes and finally
- 'Green Rameswaram newsletter’ by the students and for the students of Rameswaram.
With best wishes,
Editorial TeamGreen Rameswaram Project
Mahabeer Dharmasala
Rameswaram - 623526
Tamilnadu.
Ph: 04573 - 222296(office)
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Web: www.greenrameswaram.org
Sustainable Development Goal - 16
Dear Friends,
This month we shall discuss the 16th Sustainable Development Goal: ‘Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions’. In this blog, we shall try to explain:
- What it is and why is this relevant
- What are its indicators and targets
- Where do we stand in India
- What can we do to support the goal
Thirumurai/Thevaram songs on Rameswaram
Glory to Lord Siva, who is worshipped in southern region (தென்னாடுடைய சிவனே போற்றி!)
Saivite saint-poet Sri Thirunavakkarasu Perumaan has composed wonderful hymns on Rameswaram in lilting Tamil. This comes as part of the 4th canto of “Thirumurai”, a compendium of devotional songs on Lord Siva.
Solid Waste Management
District Collector visit
“Livelihood Opportunities”
Pasumai Groups Promotion
Green Rameswaram team started promoting Pasumai groups from March 2021 onwards. As reported earlier, we have promoted 29 groups in March and in this month, we have added 16 new groups. Thus we are having 45 Pasumai groups. Status of the promoted groups are as follows:
- Savings mobilized Rs.61400 for the month and cumulative stands at Rs.1,00,000/-
- Total number of members reached 602
- Subscription amount collected Rs. 6020 for the month
- Pasumai Subscription amount collected Rs. 4000 for the month
Green Transport
E-Rickshaws for Pilgrims
| Adults | 4382 | |
| Elders | 416 | Free Service |
| Handicapped | 45 | Free Service |
| Total | 3921 |
Revival and Renovation of
Traditional Water Bodies
Krishna Teertham Renovation Pooja
On 10 April 2021 Krishna Teertham survey was completed by Revenue department, however survey stones are yet to be installed. Village committee members organised pooja on 11 April 2021. However, due to pandemic, it was decided to start the work after some time depending on the situation.
Social Capital
Green Rameswaram Trust
Teertha Poojas
