LUCKNOW, July 4 -- The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is set to renovate Baikunth Dham, a cremation ground near the 1090 crossing on the banks of the Gomti River, with plans to increase the number of cremation platforms from six to ten. The Rs.10 crore project aims to ease congestion, improve accessibility for the elderly, and upgrade existing infrastructure while preserving the site's heritage structures.

A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared, and work will begin once it receives formal approval. The expansion is expected to reduce waiting time during peak hours and offer smoother last rites for families, officials said on Thursday.

Chief engineer (Civil) Mahesh Verma said the redevelopment will cover 4,000 square metr...