Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla inaugurates animal carcass incinerator plant at Raipurkalan Gaushala
The Voice of Chandigarh
In a significant step towards enhancing sanitation and environmental health in the city, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has made functional a newly constructed Animal Carcass Incinerator Plant. The project was officially inaugurated today by city Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla, marking its operational commencement in the presence of MC Commissioner Amit Kumar, IAS, Area Councillor Harjeet Singh and other senior officials of MCC and local area residents.
Constructed on a Design & Build basis, the plant also includes a five-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) to ensure its sustained efficiency and upkeep. The total cost of the project comes ₹1.79 crores.
Speaking on the occassion, the Mayor said that the facility comprises two high-efficiency incinerators:
- Big Animal Incinerator with a burning capacity of 300 kg/hour and gas consumption of 320 kg for 8 hours of operation.
- Small Animal Incinerator with a burning capacity of 50 kg/hour and gas consumption of 96 kg for 8 hours of operation.
The plant ensures the scientific and eco-friendly disposal of animal carcasses, which will play a crucial role in improving public hygiene, health, and environmental safety across Chandigarh.
She further said that, “This facility was a much-needed addition to the sanitation infrastructure. It reflects the ongoing efforts to provide modern and effective services to the citizens and to keep the city clean, safe, and healthy.”
