Muktidham crematorium in Pune to switch to CNG fuel
The Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) Tuesday said the Muktidham crematorium near Dhobighat will soon switch to environment-friendly CNG fuel. PCB CEO Subrat Pal informed media persons that the now non-functional crematorium is expected to be relaunched by mid-January next year.
“This is a unique public-private sector initiative”, Pal said, adding that the Lions Club of Bibvewadi volunteered to raise funds to the tune of Rs 1 crore for the project and undertake the construction work.
At a press conference held in Pune Tuesday, members of Lions Club of Bibvewadi, including secretary Govind Chauhan and spokesperson Mahendra Oswal, said residents in neighbouring areas like Salisbury Park, Gultekdi, and Market Yard, among others, were facing difficulties owing to the closure of the crematorium.
