Read Covering Letter – Rama’s squirrel calling ….. August 2025

August 2025, Vol.10; No.06

Dear Friends,

Namaskaram.

The Government of Tamil Nadu has selected Rajapalayam and Rameswaram to be developed as carbon-neutral hubs.Carbon neutrality means achieving a balance where the amount of carbon emissions produced is equal to the amount absorbed from the atmosphere, resulting in a net-zero carbon footprint. This is achieved by:

Reducing direct emissions through measures such as energy efficiency and adoption of renewable energy.
Offsetting residual emissions by investing in projects like tree plantation and other initiatives that remove an equivalent amount of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

We are confident that this initiative will play a significant role in creating a “Green and Resilient Rameswaram.”

This Month’s Newsletter Highlights

Archaeology & History: Coverage of the Pasumai Mahalir SHG meeting and the online Palsuvai Nigaltchi.
Green Health: Dr. A. Abirami, Programme Officer, C.P.R. Environmental Educational Center, Chennai, shares insights on the herbal plant Pomelo (Karuna).
Livelihood: Training programmes conducted to enhance skills and opportunities.
Landscaping & Beautification: Tree plantation drives and distribution of saplings to schools.
Revival & Renovation of Teerthas: Cleaning activities, Teertha Poojas at multiple sites, and the grand Maha Teertha Pooja at Krishna Teertham.
Social Capital:Celebrations of Independence Day, school competitions, formation of Anandalayas, and finally the students’ newsletter—“by the students and for the students of 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.greenrameswaram.org

Newsletters

Archaeology and History

Green Rameswaram Trust

Pasumai Mahalir Self-Help group meeting

A special meeting of the Pasumai Mahalir Self-Help Group was held on 16th August 2025 at Green Rameswaram office.

Herbal Garden (Muligai Vanam)

Dr. A. Abirami

C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai

Distribution and Habitat

Citrus maxima Merr., commonly known as the pomelo or pummelo, is a large citrus fruit-bearing small tree.

Livelihood Opportunities

Green Rameswaram Trust

Training programmes

In the month of August 6 Training programmes conducted and 133 Peoples attended.

Landscaping and Beautification

Green Rameswaram Trust

Flower Plants Distribution on Parvathavarthini School

A Flower Plant Distribution Programme was organized at Parvathavarthini School to promote environmental awareness and greenery.

Revival and Renovation of Traditional Water Bodies

Vivekananda Kendra - Nardep

Teertha Cleaning

12 Teerthas were cleaned by Thiru.Murugan and Thiru. Arunachalam in August 2025. (1)Naga (2)Aagsthiyar (3)Arivunatchi (4)Kumutha (5)Nakula (6)Sahadeva (7)Draupadi (8)Bramha (9)Krishna (10)Gnyanavapi (11)Parasuram (12)Hanuman