Nagpur’s deteriorating air quality, with 303 poor air days last year, has prompted action from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). A key concern is pollution from traditional wood-based cremations, which contribute 5-10% of the city’s total emissions.
To address this, NMC is installing advanced air pollution control systems (APCs) at major crematoriums—Gangabai Ghat, Manewada Ghat, and Mokshdham Ghat—using NEERI’s Green Crematoria technology. These systems, featuring vertical venturi spray scrubbers and cyclonic scrubbers, aim to cut particulate emissions by 60-80%. Together, these crematoriums handle 18,000 cremations annually, releasing thousands of kilograms of pollutants, including PM10, PM2.5, CO, SO₂, and VOCs.
Each crematorium will be equipped with mechanized air filtration, including demisters, scrubbing tanks, high-powered blowers, and continuous emission monitoring. This initiative follows successful implementations in Mumbai and other cities.
Residents near crematoriums have long suffered from thick smoke and respiratory issues. The project aims to alleviate these concerns while promoting electric and CNG-based cremations as cleaner alternatives. However, adoption remains slow due to cultural factors, prompting NMC to launch awareness campaigns.
With Nagpur already battling high pollution, tackling crematorium emissions is a critical step toward cleaner air and improved public health.
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