Karimnagar shows the way; last rites for Re 1
For those who do not cremate but bury their dead, the KMC will take required steps as per their traditions.
Karimnagar: Karimnagar city mayor Ravinder Singh on Monday informed that cremation of the dead from poor and middle class families will be done for Rs 1 under the Karimnagar municipal corporation limits.
Speaking to the media, Mr Ravinder Singh said, “Many poor and middle class families are unable to give their departed family members a decent farewell as the cost involved for cremation in very high. To help them, the KMC has taken the responsibility of cremating the body at Rs 1 including providing wood and kerosene, provided the family of the deceased person.”
For those who do not cremate but bury their dead, the KMC will take required steps as per their traditions. The KMC will arrange two vehicles to carry the dec-eased in a grand procession on their last journey. About 2,000 jawans working under the KMC limits will collect information and hand it over to the KMC from time to time to help implement Rs 1 cremation scheme.