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.




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