PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Saturday threw open to the public, an incinerator for cremating pets and small animals.
Located near Naidu Hospital, this will be the first-ever animal crematorium in the State for animals to be run by a civic body.
With the 2,000 sq ft building and 40 KvA capacity of a generator, the project cost an estimated Rs 98 lakh.
The proposed charge per cremation of a domestic dog and cat is Rs 2,000, while Rs 3,000 will be charged for large domestic animals. The municipality said cremation of stray animals will be free of cost.
According to officials, arrangement has been made for the transportation of dead pets to the incinerator plant for a fee of Rs 200. Health Officer Ramchandra Hankare said “We have started a helpline number 9689931903 where people can inquire about the cremation process at the incinerator.”
