India’s first Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant

The Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India has launched India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant - Srjanam at AIIMS, New Delhi.

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About Srijanam 

• Developed by : Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST).

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Features:

• The system disinfects pathogenic waste such as blood, urine, sputum, and laboratory disposables without using incinerators.
• Odor Neutralisation: Neutralizes odors from waste.
• The system facilitates non-incineration-based solution for disposal of biomedical waste.
• Capacity: It has an initial capacity to handle 400 kg of biomedical waste per day and can handle 10 kg of degradable medical waste per day in the initial phase.

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Significance

• As per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report 2023, India generates 743 tonnes of biomedical waste daily.
• The new innovative technology offers an alternative method to traditional incineration, reducing environmental risks.