Siwan's Kandhwara Electric Crematorium Ready for CM Nitish's Inauguration
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News18•20-01-2026, 10:22
Siwan's Kandhwara Electric Crematorium Ready for CM Nitish's Inauguration
- •A new electric crematorium, costing Rs 8.75 crore, is ready in Kandhwara, Ward No. 22, Siwan Municipal Council area.
- •Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will inaugurate the facility on January 22 during the Samriddhi Yatra, offering both electric and wood-based cremation.
- •The crematorium, built under Saat Nishchay Part-2, includes two electric units and four traditional pyres, benefiting economically weaker families by reducing costs and time.
- •It offers separate bathing facilities, a boundary wall, and a covered area for traditional pyres, ensuring dignified last rites regardless of weather.
- •The electric system significantly reduces wood consumption and pollutant gas emissions, providing an efficient and environmentally friendly cremation process.
Why It Matters: Siwan's new electric crematorium offers modern, cost-effective, and eco-friendly last rites, inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar.
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