When we talk about development and advancing technologically, we must focus not just on big cities, but look at the fringes, too. What are the needs of the tribals? Are they being heeded? Can there be better communication between villagers and the government? We must avoid a situation where people who live outside the so called developed megapolis feel short-changed, forgotten or not factored into the development agenda by the government. A crematorium is more a necessity than amenity, and it's not a hard one to provide either.

All that this problem needs is talks between authorities and the villagers. One or two meaningful discussions, where needs are clearly spelt out, the absence of a crematorium and problems defined concisely and with sharp vision and no waffling, should fructify into solid action. We see no reason for 15-year waits and persons to go barefoot to press for a basic right — dignity in death.

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