Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa inaugurated a workshop on biomedical waste management at Delhi Secretariat Auditorium, stressing scientific disposal to reduce health and environmental risks.

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• Delhi generates 31.2 metric tons of biomedical waste daily.
• City has two treatment plants with a 62.8 metric ton/day capacity.
• Experts stress need for monitoring, audits, and facility expansion to prevent illegal disposal.
• Improper waste segregation can make non-hazardous waste dangerous.
• Minister urges strict adherence to Biomedical Waste Rules, 2016.
• Poor waste handling pollutes air, water, and Yamuna River.
• 20 govt hospitals awarded for best waste management practices.
• Swami Dayanand Hospital & Burari Hospital recognized for high standards.
• Minister released a resource book for proper waste handling.
• Govt committed to supporting hospitals in responsible disposal.