With native residents approaching the National Green Tribunal and the Bombay High Court in opposition to rising air air pollution from the Vaikunth crematorium in Navi Peth, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approached the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to evaluate the scenario. Decided to do a examine from and advocate enhancements to resolve the issue.
“The local residents around the Vaikunth crematorium have been complaining about the increasing air pollution from the crematorium. He has also approached the NGT and Bombay High Court with the complaint. It was important to do a scientific analysis of the situation and make necessary corrections to solve the problem. Hence, NEERI has been given the responsibility of conducting the study at a cost of Rs 16.74 lakh,” mentioned Standing Committee chairman Hemant Rasane.
NEERI will conduct the examine and submit a report in six months. It will assess the prevailing air air pollution management system and advocate enhancements or new expertise to the recognized crematoriums or models.
The Vaikuntha crematorium has three electrical furnaces, a gasoline furnace and 4 sheds of a picket pyre system, which is the biggest cremation floor within the metropolis. PMC has put in air air pollution management system with 30.5 meter chimney to ship gasoline into the air.
Neeri representatives will maintain a gathering with Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and PMC officers to gather all the mandatory knowledge for evaluation. They will conduct a phased examine and advocate steps to enhance the air air pollution system.
The Citizen Standing Committee additionally accredited the acquisition of anti-rabies vaccine price Rs 72 lakh, every dose of Rs 281 for sufferers in civil hospitals.
PMC has additionally determined to spend Rs 1 crore to develop a memorial for Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Maratha king Shivaji, at Purandar Fort. “Purandar Fort is 20 km away from town. Sambhaji Maharaj was born on May 14, 1657 within the fort. He took over the reins of Maratha rule after Chhatrapati Shivaji. His work is an inspiration to all.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
