Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to give a major facelift to the Satya Nagar crematorium in the city.
As per official sources, the project is estimated to cost over Rs 60 crore with plans to renovate and modernise the facility. The aim is to provide better amenities, including a rest house for the relatives of the deceased.
The renovation project is being taken up after the authorities decided to put on hold plans to relocate the crematorium due to its central location in the city.
As per the project proposals, the crematorium will feature an aesthetically designed entrance gate and separate pathways for entry and exit. A dedicated office for death registration and a waiting hall for visitors will also be constructed.
Steps would be taken to set up shops selling necessary cremation materials on the premises. This apart, there will be toilet and changing room facilities for the family members of the deceased, allowing them to freshen up after performing the last rites.
Both gas-based and traditional wooden pyre cremation options would be provided. The electric furnace, which has been defunct for a long time, will be repaired. A dedicated storage facility for firewood will also be created. The crematorium will have two separate platforms for conducting last rites.
Similarly, the existing pond in the complex will be renovated, and a park with paved walkways will be developed to enhance the surrounding environment. The project aims to provide a well-maintained, hygienic, and accessible space for conducting cremation rituals.
