Ashes of Covid victims to give life to plants in Bhopal s Bhadbhada crematorium ANI | 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.
XLRI set to host TED Talk event virtually February 19 event will be attended by eminent speakers including archer Deepika Kumari
XLRI is scheduled to hold the eighth edition of TEDxXLRI- 2021 themed “Surviving the Storm” virtually on February 19.
This year, the event looks forward to witnessing eminent speakers from different walks of life coming together on a single platform to uncover new ideas, provide an authentic and intelligent perspective of an unexplored topic and inspire inquisitive minds through stories of path makers who defied all odds and emerged victorious.
One of the eminent speakers for TEDxXLRI 2021 is Deepika Kumari, one of the finest archers of the country who started her professional journey at the Tata Archery Academy in Jamshedpur. She won two gold medals at the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010. Deepika has been conferred with the Arjuna Award, India s second-hig