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Proper bio-medical waste management imperative for environmental protection: Delhi Minister M S Sirsa

During the workshop, it was observed that Delhi generates approximately 31.2 metric tons of bio-medical waste daily from healthcare facilities.

According to Sirsa, another added advantage was that this would not require additional roadside infrastructure.

Amid the newly-elected BJP government’s push to curb pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said proper bio-medical waste management is imperative for environmental protection and public well-being.

Sirsa made the remarks during an awareness workshop on bio-medical waste management at the Secretariat auditorium on Friday. During the workshop, it was observed that Delhi generates approximately 31.2 metric tons of bio-medical waste daily from healthcare facilities.

Emphasising on bio-medical waste management, Sirsa said, “The government remains committed to supporting healthcare institutions in this endeavour, and such workshops serve as a crucial step in guiding hospitals towards responsible waste disposal practices.”

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At present, the city operates two common biomedical waste treatment facilities with a combined processing capacity of 62.8 metric tons per day. The hospitals are required to comply with measures under the Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2016 to combat the issue.

As many as 20 government hospitals were felicitated by Sirsa for their biomedical waste management practises. The Swami Dayanand Hospital in Dilshad Garden and the Burari Hospital were among the top-performing institutions, according to a statement from the Environment Minister’s office.

“The primary objective of the workshop was to provide comprehensive insights into bio-medical waste management regulations, promote best practices, and encourage hospitals to adopt effective waste management strategies,” read the statement.

The workshop was conducted jointly by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and the Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH).

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