The walled crematorium built on 13000 Sq. Mtrs. of prime land with an investment of Rs 3 crore (project cost of which Rs 2.40 crore has already been incurred), boasts of most modern amenities for cremating the bodies like bio-mass gassifier, LPG, CNG along with electrical back up. Another highlight of the crematorium is the installation of the ‘Wet Scrubber Pollution Control System’, as per the Pollution Control Board norms, which also happens to be first of its kind facility in the state. The wet scrubber pollution control system connected to the bio-mass gassifier, LPG, CNG crematoriums eliminates the waste and foul odour thereby ensuring zero pollution. The clean gases are then released through the 100 ft high chimney constructed in the premises. The bio-mass gassifier is unique in addressing the sentiments of people, it uses wood for cremation as is the tradition, but only a third of the wood used for the traditional cremation is consumed here. The LPG gassifier installed here is the first and the only one in the state.
Swarg Vatika also addresses most essential needs like vehicles for transporting the dead; a room with vaults for preserving ashes; mortuary; Cold Store and Mini Store; shed for storing wood besides manual burning platforms. To encourage more people to avail eco-friendly cremation options like bio-mass gassifier, LPG, CNG, these services are priced lower. The cost of services at the crematorium are, Open (traditional) cremation – Rs 3500/-, bio-mass gassifier – Rs 3200/- & LPG – Rs 3400/-.
Swarg Vatika which serves as an abode of peace and tranquility has pleasant environs with trees and greenery in abundance within the premises and outside; Rock Gardens; Water Falls; Fountains etc. It has 15,000 Sft. RCC Internal Roads; Gallery for seating 250 persons; Parking space for 120 Cars; Internal Drainage System; Information Centre cum Office for dispensing information and Servant & Staff Quarters for staff being accessible 24/7.
The 74 year old D.N. Gauri, Chairman, Swarg Vatika Trust, (98490 67391), is immensely pleased with what has been accomplished till now. However, the ex-IAF officer, philanthropist and industrialist, is not resting on the achievements and has plans to make Swarg Vatika the best and the most eco friendly crematorium in the country. Mr Gauri says, We will run the crematorium on a secular basis and its facilities and services will be available to people of all castes and communities at a nominal cost, however the poor will get free service, he adds.
He has roped in several eminent philanthropists, industrialists, Doctors as patrons and trustees, to make his dream of a modern crematorium come true. Mr. K. Satish Reddy, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Dr. Reddy’s Lab and Mr. J. Ranjith Rao, M.D., My Home Industries are the Chief Patrons. Some of the Trustees cum Donors are Dr. Somaraju, Dr. Gurava Reddy, Dr. Kasu Prasad Reddy, Dr. Gokhale, Dr. Mohana Vamsy, Dr. B.Narsaiah, Mr. Sunil Talwar of Talwar Hundai, Mr. Rajesh Malik of Malik Motors, Mr. P.R. Ramesh, CEO of Deloitte, Mr. Srinivas Gowra of Gowra Petrochemicals, Mr. T.S. Kohli of Gurunanak Institutions, Mr. C. Malla Reddy of Mallareddy Group of Institutions, Mr. V.S. Narang, President of My Home Industries, Mr. Harish Kumar (Neeru’s), Agarwal Samaj & other reputed persons.
