The Biomedical Waste Management policy at DMC&H follows the Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2016, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, through a gazette notification on 28th March 2016. Before this, DMC&H adhered to the Bio-medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules 1998, issued by the same ministry. The updated rules aim to enhance waste segregation, handling, and disposal, ensuring environmental and public health safety. DMC&H strictly complies with these regulations, implementing proper waste collection, storage, transportation, and treatment procedures to minimize risks. Regular training and monitoring ensure adherence to protocols, maintaining a safe and sustainable waste management system.
Hospital waste refers to all waste, biological or non-biological that is discarded and not intended for further use.
Bio-medical waste means any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities pertaining thereto or in the production or testing of biologicals, and including categories mentioned in Schedule I, of the BMW rules, 2016.