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Maharashtra Opens First Gas-Furnace Pet Crematorium in Thane

The Majiwada facility marks a shift toward regulated pet-remains disposal under an April state directive.

Overview

  • Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik inaugurated the Majiwada site, with Thane civic officials and animal-welfare groups in attendance.
  • The gas-based unit features an APC-equipped 30-metre chimney that officials say can reduce emissions by up to 70 percent.
  • Visitor-focused amenities include seating, a register office, separate washrooms, and a Mahadev temple near the entrance.
  • The initiative follows a government resolution instructing local bodies to set aside land for paid pet cremation facilities near solid waste centres.
  • Sarnaik said plans for a dog shelter on Ghodbunder Road and a pet garden are being pursued, with progress dependent on securing suitable land.