Ashes of Covid victims to give life to plants in Bhopal's Bhadbhada crematorium
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Updated: Jul 07, 2021 05:38 IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 7 (ANI): Bhopal's Bhadbhada crematorium has decided to use mortal remains of ashes of Covid victims left after cremation as fertilizer for the plantation on the campus.
A large number of cremations due to the second surge of Covid-19 had posed a challenge for the crematoriums as several tonnes of mortal remains in ash were left on the premises. These are being used as fertilizer for the plantation.
Speaking to ANI, Project head, Tanmay Jain said, "We will plant 3,500 saplings in 12,000 square feet of land. There are currently 56 types of species here. It will become trees in 15-20 months. It will be around 30 per cent denser than normal forest."