India, April 2 -- To curb air pollution and promote sustainable practices, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has intensified efforts to encourage citizens to opt for electric and gas-based cremation, offering the facilities free of cost across the city.

To improve accessibility, the PMC has introduced a QR code system that provides details of crematoriums offering eco-friendly facilities. The QR codes will be displayed at the death pass centres across 54 hospitals and 19 maternity homes. The initiative is the brain child of former additional municipal commissioner, Prithviraj BP and the QR codes have been developed by the civic body's IT department, said the officials.

The civic body operates 75 crematoriums in the city, of which 21 ...