In its pursuit of community welfare, SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has added another chapter with the construction of a crematorium at Bhalulata village in Bisra Block under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Mr. Tarun Misra, ED (HR) inaugurated the facility and dedicated it for the service of the people on 21st January 2025. Present on the occasion were Mr. B K Jojo, CGM (Town Engineering & Horticulture), Ms. Munmun Mittra, GM In-charge (CSR), Mr. Bivabasu Mallick, GM (CSR), Mr. T B Toppo, AGM (CSR), and Mr. A N Pati, AGM (CSR). Community leaders such as Mr. Bicha Minz, Sarpanch of Bhalulata and Ms. Sunita Minz, Zilla Parishad Member were also present on the occasion. The inauguration ceremony was attended by large gathering of villagers who were eagerly awaiting for the facility.
The crematorium, built at a cost of Rs. 18 lakhs, features a concrete-roof platform for burning pyres, an open rest area equipped with benches, and ghats near the river to facilitate the performance of last rites and rituals. This facility will benefit the residents of 14 Panchayats in Bisra Block, providing an essential infrastructure for the community.
The crematorium addresses a long felt need of the local populace, especially in rural areas where proper facilities for last rites are lacking. By improving the living standards and infrastructure in the region, RSP has contributed to the overall socio-economic development of the area, which will support the company’s standing as a responsible corporate citizen.
