The Hindu 19.08.2010
Modernisation of crematoriums to be over in 2 months
Staff Reporter
CHENNAI: The work to modernise 13 crematoriums in the city will be completed in about two months, Mayor M.Subramanian said on Wednesday.
He inspected the Velankadu burial ground on New Avadi Road.
He said seven burial grounds are being converted into electric crematoriums, including those at Virugambakkam, Nungambakkam and Taramani. Gasifier crematoriums are coming up at six localities, including Kottur, Kodungaiyur and Villivakkam.
These works are being carried out at a total cost of Rs. 9.7 crore, a press release said.
