Haldwani: In a unique environmental awareness campaign, retired Professor Santosh Mishra from MBPG College in Haldwani lay down on a bier while still alive to spread his message. His dramatic act aimed to awaken public consciousness about environmental protection.
He also made an emotional appeal to use electric crematorium to perform last rites instead of burning wooden logs. This surprising act has sparked widespread discussion among the locals in Haldwani.
Laid down on bier to awaken the public
In a heartfelt act to save the environment, a retired professor in Haldwani lay down on a bier while still alive. This was not for drama, but to make an emotional appeal for the use of the electric crematorium. His aim was to draw public attention to the electric crematorium built in Ranibagh at a significant cost, hoping to break the hesitation of the deceased’s relatives and promote this environmentally friendly practice.
Distressed as people were burning the pyres instead of electric funeral
As the electric crematorium was not being used despite investing crores in its construction, professor Santosh Mishra decided to make people aware about this. A former professor at MBPG College Haldwani, is well-known for his work in organ donation, environmental protection, and social service. Distressed that the electric crematorium in Ranibagh was not being utilized for last rites despite its construction, he took a dramatic step. To draw attention to this issue, he decorated a bier, laid down on it, and made an emotional appeal to the public to use the electric crematorium instead of burning bodies, emphasizing the importance of this environmentally friendly practice.
Using wood to cremate bodies would further strain the environment
Retired Professor Santosh Mishra expressed concern about the increasing pressure on forests. He noted that using wood to cremate bodies would further strain the environment. He pointed out that currently, the electric crematorium is only used for unclaimed bodies. However, in major cities, people have started using electric or gas-based crematoriums for their deceased relatives. Mishra emphasized that this practice should extend to smaller towns as well to make significant strides in environmental protection.
