India, Sept. 21 -- The Greater Noida authority is set to construct a cremation ground in Bisrakh in Greater Noida West, addressing a long-pending civic gap, officials said on Saturday.

"The crematorium will be built on about 20,000 square metres of land, with 40 cremation platforms and a small temple, along with all essential facilities. Provisions for CNG furnace will be made from the start, though its installation will be taken up in the second phase. The site is located near Hanuman Mandir, close to Gaur Chowk," said Rajesh Nim, senior manager, project (work circle 3), Greater Noida authority.

Estimated to cost around Rs.10 crore, the project has completed its tendering process and is scheduled for completion within 18 months. With n...