April 2026
Read Covering Letter – Rama’s squirrel calling …..
Dear Friends,
Namaskaram.
The Bar-tailed Godwit is one of nature’s greatest long-distance migrants, flying non-stop for nearly 11,000–13,000 km from Alaska to Australia and New Zealand without food, water, or rest. Guided by a natural “biological GPS” linked to the Earth’s magnetic field, the bird prepares for this remarkable journey by storing fat and adapting its body for endurance.
Such extraordinary migratory birds remind us of the importance of protecting wetlands and coastal ecosystems. The Green Rameswaram Project’s efforts to conserve water bodies and maintain a clean, eco-friendly environment help support and safeguard these valuable visitors of nature. Please click below and enjoy the story.
This month’s newsletter highlights the following:
- Archaeology and Heritage: Pada Pooja, Family Welfare Pooja, and the online Palsuvai Nigaltchi programme.
- Green Health: An article on the nutritional value of Proso Millet (Panivaragu) by Dr. A. Abirami, Programme Officer, C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre.
- Livelihood: Coverage of training programmes conducted during the month.
- Revival and Renovation of Teerthams: Maha Teertha Pooja at Mangala Teertham and Teertham cleaning activities at several sites.
- Social Capital: Reports on Anandalayas, Yoga classes, Teertha Mitra meeting, Village meeting, Personality Development camp and a student-prepared newsletter 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
Newsletters
Archaeology and History
Pada Pooja
Pada pooja ceremony was organised at Anandalaya to inspire students to express gratitude, respect, and devotion toward their parents, who are regarded as their first teachers and guides. Students from various Anandalayas participated with enthusiasm, accompanied by their parents and teachers.
Green Health
by Dr. A. Abirami C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai
Distribution and Habitat
Panicum miliaceum (Proso millet) which belongs to the family Poaceae, is an erect herbaceous plant. It has been cultivated in eastern and central Asia for more than 5000 years later spread into Europe. It is widely cultivated as a cereal across India, Nepal, Western Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and South East Asian countries.
Livelihood Report
Training programme
In the month of April, one training programme conducted and 05 Peoples attended.The training was mainly on Kitchen garden. The following points were covered.
Revival and Renovation of Traditional Water Bodies
Teertha Pooja
During this month of April, Teertha Poojas were performed at 18 traditional water bodies with the participation of 421 volunteers. Members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Teertha Mitras, and yoga students actively volunteered in conducting the poojas.
Social Capital
Anandalaya
By April, 23 Anandalaya Centres were actively serving 373 students across various communities. Periodic visits to each centre ensured close mentoring, progress review, and encouragement, reinforcing the commitment to quality education and value-based development.
Squirrel Green Rameswaram Newsletter
For students….
From students ..
68th issue – April 2026
