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The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) inaugurated a first-of-its-kind LPG-based pet crematorium at Palasuni, Bhubaneswar.
Pet Crematorium: The facility provides a dignified and hygienic method for disposing of deceased pets and small animals, including stray dogs.
Technology: The crematorium is LPG-based and equipped with modern cremation infrastructure. The project was completed at a cost of ₹1.19 crore . ₹77.11 lakh was spent on construction.
₹42.31 lakh was allocated for machinery and related equipment.
Objective: To strengthen animal welfare and sanitation management , while reducing public health risks and environmental pollution.
Treatment Plant: BMC commissioned a 30 KLD treatment plant at the transit station in Gadakana . A 25 tonnes per day green-waste processing facility was commissioned in Ward No. 5 for producing biomass briquettes .