Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Hearse Vans Rot as Dignified Last Rites Delayed in MP
Imagine the government bought special vans to help transport dead bodies with dignity, but they haven't started using them yet.
People are still having to carry the dead in sad ways, like on motorcycles, because the vans are waiting for a big political event to be officially launched.
The government spent money and trained people, but the vans are just sitting around.
Politicians and the public are upset because these vans are meant to help those in need.
Hearse vans purchased under the 'Shav Vahan Yojana' in Madhya Pradesh are not operational despite completion of training and procurement.
A 15-year-old boy's body was transported on a motorcycle after a hospital allegedly lacked a hearse van.
The 'Shav Vahan Yojana' aimed to provide dignified last rites for the poor, with vans equipped with various amenities.
Over 150 hearse vans are sitting idle, with some stuck in mud, awaiting a 'grand political launch'.
Politicians and the public have criticized the delays in deploying the hearse vans.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government, families of the deceased, and local politicians.
- What
- Hearse vans purchased under the 'Shav Vahan Yojana' are not in service despite readiness.
- When
- The incident was reported in July, with incidents in Sironj and Maihar.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, specifically Bhopal and Sironj.
- Why
- The vans await a 'grand political launch' before being put into service.
Opposition/Public
Government
Prioritization of Services
Opposition/Public
Delays in deploying hearse vans are unacceptable and undignified for the deceased and their families.
Government
The government needs to prioritize the operational launch of the vans to provide immediate relief.
Government Efficiency
Opposition/Public
Lack of action demonstrates poor governance and a focus on optics over providing essential services.
Government
The government has made efforts by purchasing vehicles and training staff, but the official launch is pending.
- Program
- Shav Vahan Yojana
- Purpose
- Ensure dignified last rites
- Status of Vans
- Idle, awaiting launch
- Location of Vans
- Misrod, Bhopal
- Vans Features
- Fumigation, stretcher, fans
- Incidents
- Boy on motorcycle, carried in garbage truck
