Tamil Nadu

Vivekananda Jayanthi was observed on 12th January 2016.The combinations of three celebrations (Vivekananda Jayanthi, School Annual Day & National Youth day )were celebrate

This month’s newsletter brings you excerpts from our book “Renewable Energy: An Introduction”. Green Rameshwaram project envisions a multi-dimensional approach to the cleaning and greening of this ancient island. Today renewable energy sources and technologies for energy production from renewable sources have become important. The book explores and introduces renewable energy sources.

Monthly News Report November - 2015

In our happenings section, we have workshop on Capacity building for Adaption of technology, training programme on cost effective bio-manure as well as biogas plant. In the ‘Green Rameshwaram’ project, we have tree plantation at public places by the NSS students as well as by the community, social engineering at the remote place of Dhanushkodi and different works carried out for the Revival of traditional water bodies. You will be happy to see the different stakeholders including local panchayat joining hands in revitalizing the ancient teerthams.

VKRDP Activities report October - 2015 by

Vivekananda Kendra Kanniyakumari conducted Samidha on 19th November 2015 at Headquarters from 10am to 1pm.  The people who are associated with Vivekananda Kendra Kanniyakumari through Rural Development Programm

Mohabeer Dharmasala in Rameswar am once provided shelter to thou sands of pilg rims visiting Rameswaram -the island in Gulf of Mannar known for its spirituality , natural beauty and cultural ethos. Unfortunately, this 18th-century building fell into ruin due to lack of care and maintenance. A group of heritage enthusiasts is now giving it a facelift. "Architecturally unique with exquisite domes at the entrance, this building can be an attraction for not just pilgrims but also tourists visiting Rameswaram.

This month newsletter we bring you two panels from Gramodaya Park that explain the importance of traditional water harvesting and water management systems which exist throughout South India. The Traditional water bodies (TWB) which we are renovating as part of the Green Rameshwaram projects are part of this larger systems. The principles behind these systems are explained in these panels. They should be understood to realize the context and importance of the renovation work that is being carried out by VK-nardep in Rameshwaram.

Vivekananda Kendra, Madurai branch conducted Karyakartha Prasikshan Shibhir at Vivekananda Vidya Mandir, Harvipatti. The shibhir started at 4.00 pm on 21-10-2015 and concluded at 4.00 pm on 24-10-2015.