In a decisive step to improve urban air quality, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has launched a ₹5 crore initiative to make crematoriums across the city environmentally friendly. The move is part of the Air Pollution Control Action Plan and was finalized in a recent review meeting chaired by NMC Commissioner Dr. Abhijeet Chaudhari.
The plan aims to install air pollution control systems at key cremation sites, beginning with Gangabai Ghat, Mokshadham, and Manewada — locations that handle a large volume of cremations. These systems will capture and treat harmful emissions, helping reduce the environmental impact of traditional pyre cremations.
This upgrade is part of a broader air quality improvement strategy under the 15th Finance Commission. The NMC will submit the final proposal to the state-level Air Quality Control Committee for approval. During the review, officials also evaluated progress on previous projects and stressed faster execution.
The meeting also reviewed a pilot project by NEERI that showed water sprinkling in pollution hotspots helped lower air pollutants. Building on this, the NMC may roll out permanent sprinkler systems in heavily polluted areas and expand green zones citywide.
Dr. Chaudhari directed all departments to complete delayed projects from 2022 to 2025 without further hold-up. With the ₹5 crore budget, the NMC is aiming for real, visible improvements in urban air quality — one step closer to a cleaner, healthier Nagpur.
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