Healthcare facilities must invest in proper waste segregation systems, disposal methods, and staff training to ensure compliance. This investment is crucial to avoid hefty fines and legal ...

The study also found that around 60 percent of hospitals do not have bins to store medical waste, let alone ensure basic segregation among reusable, recyclable, and non-recyclable waste—with ...

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday emphasised the importance of waste segregation for environmental health, directing the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit a report on the ...

The minister also released a resource book on biomedical waste disposal, aimed at guiding healthcare facilities on proper waste segregation and treatment protocols.