To tackle air pollution problems in Capital, the Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain has written a letter to Union Minister Anil Madav Dave for “green crematoriums” to curb biomass emissions.
Delhi Minister in his letter has mentioned that burning of biomass such as wood, leaves and manures etc have been identified as one of the most significant contributor to air pollution. “Cremation alone accounts considerably to air pollution. Across India, each year huge quantity of wood used in cremation,” letter quoted.
It further stated that the Government of National Capital Territory has recently undertaken extensive measures to modify the design of traditional crematorium into green ones with smoke tappers. “CSIR- NEERI is being tasked with the work of creating engineering designs for creating non-pollution crematorium,” stated letter.