The minister visited the site on the outskirts of Sharjah and handed over a cheque of Rs 7,482,827 (500,000 dirhams) to the facility from Indian Community Welfare Fund for overseas Indians.
The facility will have four gas cremators for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists as well as burial grounds for Muslims and Christians.
The assurance for financial support came following a proposal by the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, M K Lokesh. Indian Association Sharjah (IAS) has been tasked with the responsibility to execute the project.
At least one crematory is expected to become functional by January next year.
The 8.3 acres of land for the centre was donated by Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of Sharjah.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app