Bhubaneswar: The Satya Nagar crematorium in Bhubaneswar has undergone a significant renovation with an expenditure of over Rs 3.32 crore renovation, introducing modern facilities.
The upgraded crematorium was inaugurated by Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, along with Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Sulochana Das on Friday.
Notably, people were encountering enormous inconvenience earlier as the crematorium had remained in a dilapidated condition for a very long time.
Officials said the redevelopment has been done to provide a dignified and well-equipped space for the last rites of the deceased.
As part of the renovation, a new gas-based cremation system has been introduced to facilitate cleaner and more efficient cremations. This apart, several new infrastructures have been developed, including a pond, a temple, toilets, and a dedicated building for performing rituals and prayers during funeral ceremonies.
The cremation charge has been fixed at Rs 2,000. However, families holding ration cards will be eligible for free cremation services under the Harischandra Yojana of the state government.
With this transformation, the Satya Nagar crematorium is now in a position to provide improved amenities for grieving families, besides easing pressure on other cremation grounds in the city.
